Abstract Show :: FCA Gallery
Urban Posture has been accepted into the Abstract show at the Federation of Canadian Artists, on Granville Island, from May 5th to 17th. It will be hanging along with 73 other paintings so if you enjoy abstract art, this would be a great show for you to take in. Urban Posture :: 20×20" :: Oil on Canvas :: $1200...
Read MoreNew Web Experience
I have wanted to upgrade the site for sometime now, moving from the more static minimalistic design to a more modern design in aesthetics and function. The beauty of WordPress are the wide range of professional themes available. The key is adapting the right one for you. This new site will allow me to showcase my paintings, with descriptions and the applicable stories, giving you the full background behind it. The painting additions and blog post will all be fed through the current RSS feed. Just be patient with items that I am cleaning up and moving...
Read MoreSold DPW Challenge :: Help Japan
As previously mentioned, I submitted the above painting to the Daily Paintworks Weekly Challenge which is raising money to 'Help Japan'. At the time of this post the challenge has raised over $17,500. This painting sold for $281 and all the money from the sale will be donated to the Red Cross to aid in Japan's recovery. The purchase was at a great price, as the paintings retail value was $400. Thank you to everyone who bid on the painting a special thank you to the buyer!!! ...
Read MoreDPW Challenge :: Help Japan
I am participating in the Daily Paintworks Weekly Challenge which is raising money this week to 'Help Japan' through their tough times. I submitted the painting below, as grain elevators always remind me of where I grew up in Alberta. There was one in our town for the longest time, eventually sucombing to the modernization of a prairie town and was demolished in the early 90's. All the money from the sale will be donated to the Red Cross. If you are interested in purchasing it Get bidding!!!! Home Town Memories :: 11×14" :: Oil on...
Read MorePitcher :: A Study in Colour
Another reference from the Daily Paintworks Weekly Challenge pages. Patterned fabric was more interesting to paint than I initially thought it would be and provided a good challenge. The white pitcher, on the other hand, made me take pause to try to determine what colour each reflection was as there is no pure white in this painting at all. 11×14" Oil on Board :: $200 ::...
Read MoreZippo :: Weekly Challenge
This weekly painting challenges are great. Reference photo was provided by Michael Naples and the painting was to be painted with only ultramarine blue, burnt sienna and white. To me, using such a limited palette was not the challenge, getting values correct was the challenge!! 8×8″ :: Oil on Board :: $150 plus shipping This was my palette after I was...
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