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
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
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
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
The late season winds stir up the water, glowing copper in the setting sun as the heavy weather breaks. “Lake Huron Copper (Autumn offshore wind) Acrylic on panel 36 x 36 in 2012 This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading
As the day ends, the water and sky fade roughly into the twilight. “Sunset over water” 12 x 12 in Acrylic on panel 2012 The painting is available for purchase, $150 unframed, $200 framed. Continue Reading
Painted for the The Brush Off at THE MUSEUM. Painted in the first round— the OPEN round where I was free to paint whatever I wanted. “Open” 18×18 in Acrylic on canvas 2012 Photograph by Joe Martz This painting is in the private collection of Carol Moogk-Soul ... Continue Reading
Painted for the The Brush Off at THE MUSEUM. Painted in the final round— the SPEAK round where each of the three finalists interpreted the word “swell” “Swell” 18×18 in Acrylic on canvas 2012 Photograph by Joe Martz This painting is in the privat ... Continue Reading