NEWS — floral oil painting

Gallery at Victoria Hall has offered me a shared exhibition with Westmount artist Tracey Steer.  The proposed dates for this show are: Exhibition: February 18 to March 17th, 2023 Vernissage: February 17th, from 6 pm to 8 pm.   To say I'm delighted is an understatement! Previous to the 2023 exhibition... In October 2021, I presented a solo exhibition of painted peonies titled "Beauty for Ashes" at Galerie Erga, Montreal. The concept addressed the notion of "emotional healing" and the colour "pink" provided a visual thread throughout.  It took 2 years.... the challenges during 2020 to 21 provided the tension necessary to crystallize my idea as I painted these works.  You can read...

Each new year is begun with a creative project that inspires and challenges. This year I decided on a painting.  Here's the VIDEO SERIES that chronicled my progress while painting, and it's dedication to Ephesians 6:10-20.

Scroll down to watch the VIDEO SERIES "A Bunch of Roses" ... or click this link: Take me there!   Detail of "A Bunch of Roses", original 14" x 18", o/c   In this Post... I begin each new year with a creative project that inspires me.  This year I decided on a painting.  Here's a look into my Valentine Project '22 and how it evolved. Discovery.... Blanched daylight evaporated at the sight of these exquisite roses.  Winter is not easy here, alternating grey or sunny days, and always too short.  A brisk walk to the market suspends the biting temperatures especially in anticipation of such a discovery.  The plan...