As the day draws to a close, facing south, the last of the days sunlight illuminates a small lake in the dreamy haze of late summer. Larger image. “Last of the light, northern lake” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2013 This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading
Facing west on Lake Huron, late in the day, out on the horizon a thin band of clear sky beneath the rolling cloud-front gives a glimpse of the sunlight reflecting on the water. Larger image. “Lake Huron—rolling cloud front” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2013 This pai ... Continue Reading
As the day draws down, the crepuscular rays fan out over a golden field in Southwestern Ontario. “Late summer sun” Acrylic on panel 36×36 in 2012 This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading
A dreamy impression of Rockwood conservation area in Guelph, just above the old mill waterfall where the river widens out. Another experiment in water textures, the blue highlights in the center are carved, revealing a layer of brilliant blue beneath. “Rockwood, above the m ... Continue Reading
Looking west towards Kitchener-Waterloo at the base of the horizon, we see Mt. Nemo’s stranded promontory divide the line of the Niagra escarpment. Below, in the lee of the ancient shoreline, the farmer’s fields masquerade as a man-made ocean, highlighting the fact th ... Continue Reading
A familiar sight to those lucky enough to live on the eastern shore of Lake Huron— the haze of summer darkens on the horizon not long after the sun sets. This piece is another experiment with new approaches to water textures. “Fair weather Huron (dusk)” Acrylic on p ... Continue Reading
Fair weather clouds drift in the brightness over the cracked surface of the field. “Field full of sunlight” Acrylic on panel 36×36 in 2012 This painting is in an undisclosed private collection. Continue Reading
Above it all, a sense of calm pervades. “An aerial perspective V” Acrylic on panel 24×24 in 2012 This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading
From above, the stack breaks the low-lying cloud and sends its shadow skyward. “An aerial perspective IV—Smokestack” Acrylic on panel 36×36 in 2012 This painting is in the private collection of Chris Austin. Continue Reading