Facing west from the east shore of Lake Huron, the last of the rose light paints the receding clouds above the quieting water. A typical scene in early summer as the weather settles into the warmer season’s new rhythm. Larger image. “Lake Huron—rose after sunset ... Continue Reading
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
This scene depicts a typical urban nighttime view of a curving Great Lakes shoreline. In the distance the light pollution from the bright orange line of the sodium streetlights bleeds up, illuminating the high cloud cover as the lower rain-clouds disperse and drift off. Larger Im ... Continue Reading
Rockwood Conservation Area, located in the village of Rockwood just east of Guelph, is an idyllic microcosm of the majestic north with pines, dramatic cliffs, isolated islands and dark still waters. Far from natural, though, it is another example of a constructed landscape that s ... Continue Reading
Sadly, for many urban dwellers, the closest they come to nature is their city’s park system. Roos Island, in the heart of Kitchener’s downtown Victoria Park squats beautifully in the middle of dammed Schneider Creek just before it descends below ground into the maw of ... Continue Reading
Like many of the conservation areas in southwestern Ontario, Guelph Lake is a man-made body of water behind an earthern dam. It is a sad irony that the experience of nature as a recreational destination is mediated through the industrial history of the region. Depicted here at ni ... 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
An experiment in minimalism and a new approach for rendering water ripple textures, this painting captures the band of haze on Lake Huron mid-afternoon on a late spring day. “Calm haze Spring, Lake Huron” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2012 Private collection. Continue Reading