Hôtel d’Angleterre :: France
This is a recent painting from one of my many reference photos from France back in 2010. We were staying in Bourges, France at Hôtel d’Angleterre. It was such a beautiful day with the sun streaming in and making everything glow. 11×14″ :: Oil on Board :: $400...
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I had some fun with a couple self portraits last week. It is always interesting painting yourself as you notice things that you would never really notice. Does my nose really have that divot in it? Of course, I took a direction that I find more interesting that just a plain representation of myself. Portraits are too boring otherwise. :) 8×8" :: Oil on Board ::...
Read More65 Red Roses Mural :: Permanent Home
The "65 Red Roses" mural project I worked on back in 2010 has found a home at the BC Children's' Hospital. It is a fitting location for the mural as it is the place many kids in BC with cystic fibrosis spend their time. The unveiling will be on May 11th, 2011 at 4pm in the main lobby of the hospital. The mural was painted by members of the Federation of Canadian Artists to honour Eva Markvoort and to provide a fundraising opportunity for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To date, the foundation has raised over $18,000 just through the 65 Red Roses print sales. It was...
Read MoreAbstract 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...
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