I use books in my paintings to project ideas, rather than the actual plot or storyline of the book. These books, all antique and vintage finds, are sometimes subtle and sometimes blunt. Whatever the case is, it’s the theme I’m most interested in.
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I like the balance of five – I’ve recently painted other sets of five clocks. I like the sense of rhythm they give.
This painting is part of Arden Gallery‘s group still life exhibition which runs from February 2 – 27, 2016. Read more
These two paintings are part of a group exhibition of still life paintings at the Arden Gallery in Boston, Massachusetts. The exhibition runs from February 2 – 27, 2016.
For several years the Arden Gallery has asked me to show work with them, so it feels good to finally be able to participate in an exhibition.
This painting of a little blue electric fan is in the beginning stages.
2015 was a very busy year for me. I had two solo exhibitions which I find remarkable that I was able to pull off. Not sure how I was able to do that… or if I’d ever do that again in coming years.
Right now I have several paintings in the works in my studio. I’m enjoying my time focussing on painting and have decided to take a bit of a break from social media and get some work done. I’ll share what I’ve been up to at the beginning of 2016.
Over the years, as I spend all my time dedicated to painting, I have come to understand that other representation painters share many things in common. There are common questions that painters have before them.
After meeting Robert C. Jackson in New York this past October, I remembered he had published a book featuring 20 accomplished contemporary representational painters.
Each of the 20 painters, in their own words by answering a series of questions, share what their life as a painter is like. Insight, wisdom, ideas and observations from artists with established careers and experience. What more could you ask for?
The books is inspirational and beautifully designed. Each artist shares selected paintings – the large, full colour images will have you engaged for hours.
The book is available through Amazon and directly from Robert’s website.
Below I have shared a glimpse at some of the beautifully laid out pages. Three artists who’s work I am fond of, including Robert C. Jackson, Scott Fraser, and Daniel Sprick.
I found these vintage film projectors at Everything Old Canada and thought that side by side they had a bold and interesting shape and design. I like the repetition and variation of the four circular reels.
The George Billis Gallery LA will be showing this painting in Miami, Florida at the Red Dot Fair from December 2 – 6, 2015.
This painting is six feet high by four feet wide – the largest painting I’ve done to date.
The chair once belonged to my mother-in-laws grandfather, and she was kind enough to gift it to me. It was the perfect chair for this commission.
Photo credit goes to Michelle Satterlee from the Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento. And thanks to Gallery Dog Maggie for her outstanding modelling skills. Read more
Browsing through a second hand book shop, I came across this heavy duty science book – The Story of Our Planet. I thought it made the perfect subject, especially juxtaposed with the vintage microscope hidden inside its box.
This painting is available through the Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento, California. Read more
I haven’t painted or drawn figuratively since my student days. I took to painting objects and still life and rolled with it for many years.
Perhaps one day I’ll return to painting people, but for now chairs are as close as I get.
Chairs suggest a figure. Their design suggest a purpose, a form, femininity or masculinity. They have a definite silhouette which is important in my paintings. They give a sense of space, an interior. You can imagine a person, perhaps even yourself, in the space of the chair.
Check out this feature of my current exhibition at the George Billis Gallery in American Art Collector‘s November 2015 issue.
I’m very happy with the way it turned out. My thanks to Alice Kuipers for sharing her thoughts about my paintings.
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