Paintings By Dijon: 2011-07-24

Thursday, July 28, 2011

"Partners" Show at Amicus Gallery July 22nd - August 4th

Below are the works in the show. I have been showing my works at Amicus for 2 years now. Amicus is a beautiful gallery located in Chester, Nova Scotia. If you are in the area drop by the gallery to see the works in person. They are right next to the Chester Playhouse on Pleasant Street.

You can click on the images to see a larger version of the works.

This is the anchor piece for the show, its the second study of the same scene I painted a few months ago. I've titled it Summer Evening, Chester Harbour. 24x36 acrylic on gallery canvas.

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This one is titled Freda's Beach, Evening Light. 24x18 acrylic on gallery canvas.

This was one of the most challenging works I've painted in awhile . Its one of the beautiful beaches that dot the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Its titled Cleveland Beach. 12x36 acrylic on gallery canvas.

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A smaller work for the show titled Indian Harbour a beautiful inlet just before Peggy's Cove. 16x12 acrylic on gallery canvas.

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I was captivated by the beauty of the shoreline of the Aspotogan Peninsula. This work is titled Aspotogan Shore. 14x11 acrylic on Beechwood Board.

A small work titled Heading to Chester. 10x8 acrylic on gallery canvas.

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The final piece for the show is another small work. Titled Sailing Near Blackpoint. 8x10 acrylic on gallery 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.