Paintings By Dijon: 2011-01-16

Sunday, January 16, 2011

This painting I finished today. Its Chester's front harbour on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. I really enjoyed painting this composition and loved the play of light and shadow. It's currently showing at the Art Sales and Rental Gallery in Halifax, NS. I've titled this piece "Chester Harbour, Evening Light". It is 16 x 40, Acrylic on canvas. Feel free to click on any images on this page to bring up a larger version.
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These four mini paintings will be shown at Argyle Fine Art Gallery on January 28th, 2011. I've taken part in a group show called Pre-Shrunk, over 50 artists are participating and all works are 4 inches by 5 inches. Do drop by on the 28th.You can also click the link on the lower right of this page to view the galleries website for further information.

This one is titled "Cape Spear, Newfoundland". It is 4x5, Acrylic on Canvas.

This is titled "Peggy's Cove, Evening Fall Light". It is 5x4 Acrylic on Canvas.

This one is titled "Shad Bay, NS". It is 5x4 Acrylic on Canvas.

This is the final one submitted for the show and is titled "Evening Summer Farm Light". It is 4x5 Acrylic on Canvas.

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.