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
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
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
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
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
The last of the golden light slips in across a gap in the trees and lights up the pond making it glow like embers. “Sunset Pond” Acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 in 2012 This painting is in the private collection of Eric Rumble. Continue Reading
On the hills leading down to the water, the trees have turned yellow, highlighting the random trees of another species. “Reflecting on Autumn” 12 x 12 in Acrylic on panel 2012 Continue Reading
Painted for the The Brush Off at THE MUSEUM. Painted in round 3— the HEAR round where each of 10 artists interpreted a short clip of music. “Hear” 18×18 in Acrylic on canvas 2012 Photograph by Joe Martz This painting is in the private collection of Amanda & ... Continue Reading
Above a stubborn outcrop of rugged rock, the stars serenely continue their parade around the fixed point. “Fixed point” Acrylic on panel 12 in x 12 in 2011 This painting is in a private collection. Continue Reading