Abstract: Mixed Media on Canvas
Saskatchewan Imagery of an old vehicle now forgotten.
Saskatchewan Hand Crafted Imagery of a colourful prairie sunset.
This semi-abstracted wave was done while in residency at Bareneed Studios in Newfoundland. The studio was oceanside and was inspired by recent storms of October that year It is acrylic on canvas and I made the frame as part of the piece.
the lighthouse in Stormy weather is a sight to see. I'm capturing how it felt those days at Green Point lighthouse in the autumn storm season. This piece deserves you if you love the ocean. Let it remind you of colour strength and the glory of nature every time you walk into that room.
The work represents a 50 s gangster boss dog smoking his pipe. It's painted with professional acrylic paints on a stretched canvas and it is framed
The work represents a circus dog wearing a sombrero smoking his cigarette. It's painted with professional acrylic paints on a stretched canvas and it is framed
I explore the winding paths of solitude until the profound human yearning for connection arises. Through my work, I examine the universal truth that amidst life's complexities, the most compelling story is one sculpted with glittering threads of friendship and love. Like Bogart's affectionate wordplay, there is a sense of interminable present, where looking and loving seem to last forever. A Love Series Sculpture.
Delving into the intricate dynamics of thriving relationships, I explore essential attributes such as love, kindness, awe, admiration, respect, trust, honesty, and humour. My work becomes a visual narrative, weaving together the interplay of human connection. A testament to the enduring beauty of relationships, and the universal forces that conspire to make the magic of love a tangible, timeless reality. A Love Series Sculpture.
This artwork named "Jeux d'enfants / Child's games" is constructed from metal materials including a round base that holds a u-shaped cradle pivoting a small house-like structure. The house component has a chimney and the entire display stands about 37 x 18 x 13 cm. Both sections rotate independently a full 360 degrees on their respective axes creating a moving, spinning piece. On a symbolic level, the title "Child's Games" paired with the house elicit imagery of childhood imagination in the context of play and innocence. The playful spinning may represent how children imaginatively transform objects in their minds during pretend adventures. However, the metal composition and burnt, damaged appearance of the shelter introduce more ominous tones. This alludes to how even innocent childlike activities harbor subtle undercurrents of violence as tragically evidenced in today's wars, political conflicts, and military machines built for destruction. Ultimately, through contrasting symbols this artwork reflects on the loss of purity and wonder as children mature into adulthoods permeated by realities of apathy, trauma, conflict and fear. The contrast leaves an unsettling, ominous feeling regarding hope for maintaining innocence in the face of encroaching societal violence. The layered meanings capture an ambivalence between childhood’s mental sanctuaries and the harsh future they may inherit.
The Connivance "The willingness to secretly allow or be involved in wrongdoing, especially an immoral or illegal act." A House like in vertical shaped with double head nails on its burned roof, The house is squarely sitting on an four sided metal tube revealing it's underground passage. La Connivence "La participation à la réalisation d'un crime ou d'un délit, antérieure ou concomitante à l'infraction. Être condamné pour complicité."
Intuitive abstract of fantasy world made with acrylic, dry pastel, charcoal and collage on watercolor paper ( cold press )
Intuitive abstract of fantasy world made with acrylic, dry pastel, charcoal and collage on watercolor paper ( cold press )
Signed limited edition archival print on watercolor paper #11/50 includes certificate
Signed limited edition archival print on watercolor paper #10/50
Casually walking down Fort Street when my eye captures contrasting lights as I gaze upward at the newer buildings. The colours of autumn bring on a warm feeling of love for this "bursting at the seams" city that still leaves room for nature. I am moved to capture it in paint.
I love walking along the sea shore broadwalk in Victoria. There are endless scenes to capture. In this painting I hope to have caught the sense of Victorians' continuous connection with the outdoors through walking, cycling and other modes of movement in some of the most beautiful cityscapes. This is the side view of the Delta Inn. Hope you enjoy.
I first encountered reaction ferries when I was 18 and heading for university. Since then, I have loved the feel of the water as the ferry is pulled by the river or lake current. I have travelled on numerous ferries, including the two that exist on the Thompson River system where I live. I used the ferry image as a metaphor for movement in one's life and making things accessible.
In 2014, I began a continuing series of paintings using small travel sketches from around BC, my garden flowers that I planted like my beautiful white lily and the idea of the road side sign, calling to the passerby to come in and visit. I watched these road side signs my entire life, amused by some, puzzled by others especially ones found far from the average traveler. I developed my own roadside signs and placed them with a rural building that I spotted in passing and drew in my notebook. Passage honors everything we love that moves on. These things are no longer with us but we remember them and keep them close to our hearts.