Explosion

Today I was in the mood to splash colour around and worked on a number of interesting backgrounds.

This one reminded me of fireworks exploding. It seems on most Victoria Day holidays we almost always end up having rain. So I wanted to show the multi-coloured downpour of rain to go with the fireworks.

This is an original 4" x 9-1/4” framed watercolour available for $165.00.

Leaves in Winter

It is cooler here today although there is no snow in the forecast.

But I know it won't be long before the white stuff is on the ground to stay until spring.

This original 6" x 8” framed watercolour is now in the collection of Chris Stubbs, thank you for purchasing this painting.

Swamp King 1

It was suggested yesterday that the Outdoor Painters' Group apply to have a show in Algonquin Park.

I thought it fitting to do a sketch and ink it up from Algonquin Park with a moose in it. I may do this as a larger painting next year.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and look at the artwork. I hope you will return often.

OSWOA - Evening Forest 5 and 6

So far we are continuing to have fairly mild weather for this time of the year and rain instead of snow.

Most of the colour is gone now with mainly the Tamaracks still holding their beautiful gold tones which contrast strikingly against their evergreen cousins.

There are still a few maple and oak trees valiantly hanging onto their leaves, but with the winds they will soon be gone.

Evening Forest 5

If you would like more information about OSWOA please go to my post on 12 March 2010.

The OSWOA shown here are all original watercolour paintings using Artist quality Windsor & Newton paint on 140lb. Arches 100% rag, acid free watercolour paper. They are priced at $40.00 each and sold unframed.



Evening Forest 6

ACEO - Pine Boughs 3-5

This morning while doing the barn chores I was treated to the sound of rifle fire towards the back of my property.

I took a walk through the fields to see if they were on my property and hunting illegally.

As it turned out one was on my neighbour's property; who also doesn't allow hunting on her property. I let her know and she called the M.N.R.

Pine Boughs 3

Another volley of six to eight rifle shots was heard shortly coming from the forest after the one hunter was spotted in the cleared field.

The nice thing about the morning was that I was close to the remaining stately pine at the back of the property which was the inspiration for the three ACEO shown here.

Pine Boughs 4

If you would like more information about ACEO please go to my post on 11 March 2010.

The ACEO shown here are all original watercolour paintings using Artist quality Windsor & Newton paint on 300lb. Arches 100% rag, acid free watercolour paper. They are priced at $20.00 each and sold unframed.

Pine Boughs 5

Quiet Time 1

Today I was painting with the Buckhorn Tuesday Painting Group. At lunchtime I decided to go to Mainstreet Landing one of the local restaurants that is on the water.

The lake was calm and peaceful with none of the boat traffic that is there during the summer when the locks are open. While waiting for my meal I did this sketch.








Back at class I finished inking in the sketch. Later I may do a watercolour painting of the same scene.

This is an original 3-1/4" x 8-1/2” framed pen and ink and is available for $125.00.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and enjoy the artwork.

Weeds

In the many sheltered areas around my barns the weeds are able to find a foothold.

This is a scene I often see in winter; the dried stalks of the weeds covered with the freshly fallen snow highlighted against the barn board.

Thank you to Mrs. Mary Smith of Lakefield, Ontario on her selection of this original 2" x 4” framed watercolour painting for her art collection.