Stone Cold

I enjoyed doing this painting with the contrasts of the soft background trees and the hard outline of the rock in the foreground.

Running the strong, darker shadows of the rocks across the snow and the paler shadows indicating the drifts in the snow.

Stone Cold is an original 5" x 7” framed watercolour available for $85.00.

Thank you for coming to look at my artwork and I hope you will return often.

Calm Water

This is a framed 11" x 15" original watercolour available for $345.00.

Today I was painting with Heather I decided to work on some paintings I had started a while ago and needed to finish. This one I had started last summer (see post from 17 August 10).

In this painting I have added a number of dead trees to the islands in varying heights to stop them from looking like two triangles.

The trees were a little too uniform in colour and the trees near the base were lightened in some areas and darkened in others to create a little more interest.

I will continue to post the painting I finish each day during the course of the month. I hope you will return often to see the postings.

Confirmed Shows for 2010 and 2011 - November

This is a listing of confirmed shows that I will be exhibiting my artwork at this year and into next year. I will update the list as more shows are added.

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
24 Oct – 11 Nov Outdoor Painters Show
Opening Reception 24 Oct 10 from 1-4pm.
05-22 Dec & 04-13 Jan 11 Christmas Show
Opening Reception 05 Dec 10 from 1-4pm.
27 Feb – 10 Mar Miniaturia
Opening Reception 27 Feb 11 from 1-4pm.
13-31 Mar Figuratively Speaking
Opening Reception 13 Mar 11 from 1-4pm.
05-23 Jun Temperatures Rising
Opening Reception 05 Jun 11 from 1-4pm.
11-29 Sep Changes
Opening Reception 11 Sep 11 from 1-4pm.
30 Oct – 16 Nov Outdoor Painters' Group Show
Opening Reception 30 Oct 11 from 1-4pm.
04-23 Dec 11 & 03-05 Jan 12 Christmas Show
Opening Reception 04 Dec 11 from 1-4pm.

The Lindsay Inn, Lindsay, Ont.
18 Nov Canvas Confidential Art Sale

The Lindsay Gallery, Lindsay, Ont.
23 Nov - 18 Dec Christmas Show
Opening Reception 25 Nov from 7-8:30pm.

St Matthews Church, Buckhorn, Ont
Buckhorn Artists' Group
21-23 May 23rd Annual Among Friends Art Show
06-14 Aug 21st Annual Shades of Summer Art Show

Please come out and enjoy the artwork displayed at these shows.

Arrogance - A Work in Progress

It was cold yesterday and today we are greeted with a snow storm. It is a big change from the 84-89F (29-31C) we enjoyed every day in while in Aruba.

Painting a black horse or for that matter a white horse is a challenge. Especially to capture all the detail in the face and muscle masses.

I do not have black paint in my palette; they are all mixed with various combinations of French ultramarine blue, Antwerp blue, burnt sienna and alizarin crimson.

The horse's body is divided up into different sections and I start with putting the first layer of colour in the darkest area of the body and move back and forth from one section to another that is not touching a wet area and allow the paint to dry before I go back and put in the next layer of paint gradually building up the depth of colour and shape.

I will post this painting later when I have completed more of the horse.

Thank you for looking at my artwork.

Overpowering Forces - A Work in Progress

Last night we got everything packed and ready to head back home.

With having a late flight home we were able to have a final swim and go back to the north shore for me to take a few more photographs of the crashing surf.

While walking along the beach I found a dried crab in perfect condition on the shore. We carefully packed it in tissue and I will take it back home with me in my carry-on luggage.

I will post this painting once it is completed.

Sailing - A Work in Progress

Today we spent a lot of time on Eagle Beach enjoying the sun and the sea.

Outside the cordoned off area for swimming there was a lot going on. Rides on personal water crafts (Sea-Doos and Jet Skis), speed boat rides, wind surfing, sailboat rides, para sailing and kite boarding.












I spent a fair amount of time taking pictures and making quick sketches of the activities and perhaps next year I will do a series of paintings on the various water sports.

This painting is of the water off of Eagle Beach and I haven't decided which type of "sailing" I will put into the painting. But I will post the final result at a later date.

One thing I will have to take back to Canada is a great tan.

Power - A Work in Progress

Normally the north shore is pounded by large waves crashing in against the shore.

This time the north shore is fairly calm due to Hurricane Thomas to the north of us and we can visit the Morning Star and the Di Mishi wrecks without having to deal with the large troughs.

We spent more time along the shoreline and this painting is the start of another scene of the surf against the rocks on the north shore.

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