Category: Art creation
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Echoes of autumn and time: A Mississauga trail, a childhood photo, and a mother’s love
Join me on a journey back to 1997, when a beautiful mistake with a film camera captured more than just a landscape, it captured a moment with my mom that now, decades later, inspires a deeply personal painting. Discover how ‘Echoes of Autumn and Time’ became a meditation on loss, parental love, and the surprising…
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Learning through painting: Why I painted the same sunset twice
In ‘Stormy Sunset,’ I explored bold abstraction, but I saw new possibilities. My second version, ‘Stormy sunset II’ reexamines movement, balance, and unity while maintaining the energy of the sky. Discover how revisiting a subject deepens artistic expression.
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From underpainting to finished oil painting: Timelapse of a sunset oil painting
Watch a sunset come to life on canvas in this timelapse video. Discover the process, the philosophy, and the beauty of imperfection in my latest oil painting.
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Mystery Art Night: Bayfront Park
The finished oil painting of Bayfront Park in Hamilton, Ontario, is a reflection of the relaxing nature of that moment. The muted colour palette, dominated by blues, greys, and hints of yellow, makes it a versatile painting that can enhance any home decor.
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Painting “Stormy Sunset”, a classic Ontario sky
Sunsets and sunrises make captivating painting subjects. One reason is that the science behind the colours displayed is a powerful reminder that appearances can be deceiving. Explore the meaning and process behind “Stormy Sunset” in this blog post.
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Hamilton Reeds at Dusk: Creating this Hamilton Original Painting
There’s something undeniably special about Hamilton’s landscapes. From beautiful waterfronts to wooded ravines, we have it all. This Hamilton original painting, titled “Hamilton Reeds at Dusk,” captures a scene near the Desjardins Recreation Trail looking toward Burlington Bay that I found particularly captivating.
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Making “New beginnings”, a Hamilton landscape painting
In this painting, light shines through the trees and promises all the amazing summer moments just around the corner. Learn the inspiration behind this painting.
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Capturing joy on canvas: Painting Dundas Valley’s Gold Forest
This 48” x 30” oil painting, The Dundas Valley’s Gold Forest, 2023, embodies feelings of tranquility, abundance and warmth.
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The inspiration and process used to create this sunset painting
This 48” x 24” oil painting, The View of Burlington Bay by the Skyway Bridge, is charged with so much drama and emotion. It features sweeping clouds at sunset over the water in the Bay. Four cargo ships are scattered across the bay, but the real focal point is the vibrant yellow sun peaking through…