I began painting in 2014 as a way to help pass the long winter evenings in Alberta. I have been a photographer for over 40 years and thought it was time to try painting some of many photographs. I took some online lessons through Tim Gagnon Studio and quickly learned some of the basics. I found out that learning the basics was easy; but to combine what you learn into a pleasing composition is difficult. I continue to do his lessons but am at the point now where I also enjoy painting whatever comes to mind or working from my own photographs. I find that the more I paint the more there is to learn. My favourite subjects are landscapes, facades, trees, old buildings and animals but if I had to choose one I would say old farm houses and buildings are my favourite. I like to paint details in certain paintings and spend quite a few hours looking through a magnifier to get the result I want. I was surprised to see some people ask if they could touch my paintings because they wanted to feel the texture. I love painting textures on buildings and making them look as realistic as possible. The Old Porch is a good example of this.
All my paintings are reasonably priced and are available for between $80 and $250 depending on size and the amount of time required. I also provide most of my paintings with a simple, black 1.25" wooden frame which ranges in price from $20 - $50 depending on the size.
Whyte Avenue Art Walk 2019
Thanks to all the wonderful people who stopped by and chatted and maybe even purchased a painting at the Art Walk in Edmonton, July 5 - 7. Even if you didn't buy a painting because "you didn't have the room" it was very rewarding to get so many positive comments about my work. I will be doing some smaller paintings over the winter so you "will have the room." I don't paint to make money. I paint because I enjoy it and knowing that my painting is hanging in someone's home because they like it. The Art Walk in 2020 will be from July 10 to 12.
Contact me via email.
All my paintings are reasonably priced and are available for between $80 and $250 depending on size and the amount of time required. I also provide most of my paintings with a simple, black 1.25" wooden frame which ranges in price from $20 - $50 depending on the size.
Whyte Avenue Art Walk 2019
Thanks to all the wonderful people who stopped by and chatted and maybe even purchased a painting at the Art Walk in Edmonton, July 5 - 7. Even if you didn't buy a painting because "you didn't have the room" it was very rewarding to get so many positive comments about my work. I will be doing some smaller paintings over the winter so you "will have the room." I don't paint to make money. I paint because I enjoy it and knowing that my painting is hanging in someone's home because they like it. The Art Walk in 2020 will be from July 10 to 12.
Contact me via email.
