Paintings By Dijon: 2008-10-05

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

This piece I just completed today. Its another work slated for a group show on October 18th at The Art Sales and Rental Gallery in Halifax. I wanted to repaint the thunder clouds I painted before in a smaller scale but emphasise more on the clouds than the land. I titled this work "Transition" Study #1. Its 24 x 18 Acrylic on canvas.

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Monday, October 6, 2008

This work I just completed a few days ago. Its a different approach for me . I like the angle of the barn on the hill and emphasis on so much shadow was challenging. This is slated for a show in the middle of October. I titled this piece The Road Home. Its 30 x 24 acrylic on canvas.

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Welcome To My Page

I'm a 41 year old artist living in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. I was born in England but spent my life on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. I have always had a creative spark due to both my parents being artists. Throughout my upbringing, I was exposed to alot of creative energy and was taught alot by both of them.

I have spent most of my life learning , reading, trying new avenues of art . I have always been inspired by many artists too (of course both of my parents are at the top of the list) including Van Gogh and Raoul Dufy.Both he and Van Gogh were masters of color and movement in my opinion. On the other side of the spectrum I have always admired Alphonse Mucha an artist who lived in Paris in late 19th and early 20th Century , he not only created extraordinary paintings but was a master designer, creating everything from poster art to jewellery.

I hope you enjoy my works and feel free to comment .

ARTIST STATEMENT

In every painting I produce there is always an emotional connection , whether a lonely tree in a golden field of wheat , rolling hills next to a red barn or a rugged coastline; each work coexists with an ever changing skyline. I strive to capture a moment of tranquillity in my work through colour and movement, while balancing between realism and expressionism.

My chosen medium is acrylic. Its versatility allows me to play with light and shadow. While exaggerating these elements , I continue to focus on producing works that are believable.

In today's fast paced world, with its emphasis on multitasking, we tend to be constantly moving. My intention is to give the viewer the opportunity to stop for a moment and recall a memory that is both nostalgic and inspirational, or to take them to a place that allows reflection.