I began painting in 2014 as a way to help pass the long winter evenings in Alberta. My uncle Geoff Dixon was a painter and I think his work played a roll in inspiring me to take up the hobby. I have also 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 - $35 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.
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 - $35 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.