Create like Leonardo da Vinci
2019 marked the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death. Leonardo was not only one of the world’s greatest artists but also a brilliant scientist. He conducted in-depth studies of human [...]
Photographing in Newfoundland
I recently returned from a trip to the Canadian province of Newfoundland, and I want to share some photographs that I’m quite excited about. When I paint, I usually do project-based work or I [...]
About Disparate Foundations V
Disparate Foundations V – 20 x 20 inches, Oil and Wax on birch panel. I like to share stories behind the making of paintings, and this is one of my favourites. Inspiration: This painting [...]
The Making of Highland Creek
Highland Creek was made using monochrome soft pastels on Arches 140 lb. 22 x 30 inch cold press watercolour paper. This pastel painting is of a creek near my home (‘Highland Creek’) [...]
About Polar Project IV
Polar Project IV was painted using oil and wax on a 24 x 36 inch cradled birch panel. About Polar Project IV: This painting is part of a series of works that explore the grandeur of the Alaskan [...]
About Gorges I
This gem of a painting packs a lot into a small space! It’s about the sky, the view, the elevation, the light and the rough terrain. The motivation for this painting was to capture the [...]
About Georgian Chroma X
Georgian Chroma X is part of a series of twelve paintings that were inspired by the colours and behaviour of Georgian Bay (Ontario) waters along the northern Bruce Peninsula (a UNESCO World [...]