A familiar sight for many in cottage country, up at the lake, awake to see the dawn, the light bursts onto the water. “Morning Gold – Sunrise at the lake” Acrylic on panel 2017 18x18in Larger image. This painting is in a private collection. Continue Reading
Until you’ve lived on the eastern shore of Lake Huron I honestly don’t believe you can truly appreciate the moods that ebb and flow over the water. All of these shots were taken within 100 feet of each other on the same stretch of sandy beach just south of Kincardine, ... Continue Reading
I was on the shore of Lake Huron this weekend, just south of Kincardine. I took the opportunity to get to know my new $20 fisheye lens filter and shoot some reference photos. The light was amazing and some spectacular clouds rolled in across the lake along with the cooler air. I ... Continue Reading
I recently gave a talk at IGNITE Waterloo 12 on the topic of environmental change and how it relates to my artwork. Of all the questions I answer regarding my practice the vast majority fall into one of 3 streams: 1) How do you do that? (i.e. the practical and technical aspects ... Continue Reading
WHERE: Gallery Pyrus, 16 Charles St W, Kitchener WHEN: May 21-April 28 WHAT: Selected works by prominent regional artists An eclectic assortment of artwork on the walls at Café Pyrus. Artists include myself, Chris Austin, Christina Preece and Greg Kirch. I’m showing se ... Continue Reading
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 in the private collection of Gary ... 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
The old Elora quarry is one of the region’s most loved swimming holes. In winter the sounds and water are stilled. “Quarry, quiet and still.” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2013 Larger Image This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading