Paintings By Dijon: 2012-02-26

Friday, March 2, 2012

I am being featured at the Art Sales & Rental Gallery with my friend and fellow artist Zehava Power. We both paint in acrylic but have two different styles. The show is titled HALIFAX Night & Day. It runs for the whole month . Do drop by to take a look at both of our works if you're in the area. Below are some of my works in the show. Feel free to click on any image to open a larger version.

This work is titled Bridge Light. Its 16x20 Acrylic on Gallery Canvas.

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This is one of the smaller works in the show. It's titled Calm Harbour. 10x10 Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

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I liked painting this piece, playing with the light and shadows was fun. It's 24x18 Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

It is titled Prince Street.

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I've titled this piece Town Clock, Evening Light. It's 14x11 Acrylic on Canvas

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This is the largest piece in the show. Harbour Reflections, 24x30 Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

This is a re-work of a piece I painted back in 2005.

It's titled Grand Parade, Morning Light. 20x20 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.