This painting captures a familiar scene on the shore of the marsh at Hidden Valley, where a spit of land creates a small cove, shltered under the arching canopy of the forest. This painting was created for submission to the “Hidden Valley Revealed” commemorative exh ... Continue Reading
Beyond the bend of the river the sun sets as the twilight slowly winds its way downstream. “Riverbend sunset” Carved acrylic on panel 2016 30 x 30in Larger image. This painting no longer exists. 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
The dramatic landscape of the upper gorge in the early morning, the cool shade divided from the warm light. “Gorge” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2013 Larger Image Continue Reading
A familiar sight to anyone who has floated down the Elora Gorge on an inner tube. At the end of the run the valley opens up and the water shallows to mere inches. The approach to the texture of this piece is an experiment with modelling each individual rock in polymer clay, finis ... 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
As urban centres develop, nature is often condemned to serve the sentence for its founders’ crimes against the environment. Schneider Creek, which runs through, above, and below the city is a deeply ambivalent model for a natural rivercourse. At once the jewel of the city&# ... Continue Reading
Looking east in the early morning on one of Ontario’s slow, broad rivers, the sun breaks between the trees along the valley. “Sunrisealong the river” Acrylic on panel 12 in x 12 in 2011 This painting is in the private collection of Kevin Lee Hansen. ... Continue Reading