Camaro - Further Progress

Added more detailing to the engine, grille and some reflection work.

Camaro - Further Progress

Blocked in the car, it looks like it will develop nicely once I add details, highlights, clean it up a bit and add some subtleties to the overall tone to create some atmosphere and depth. Also will need to soften edges, masking can create the hard effect at first which can be softened later.

One More Christmas Ornament

Finished this one today!

Christmas Ornaments

Painted up a few ornaments with acrylics. I hope these will be appreciated by whoever receives one.

Bandit vs Lee

Thinking of starting a project depicting Bandit vs Lee based on the picture below.

100 Small Paintings Show and Sale

The exhibition is open from Friday November 23 until Sunday December 16, 2018 at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville.

Camaro on Canvas - 8x10 (Update)

Blocked in a bit of the background trees. This is the rough stage for blocking in value and tone. Hopefully it will come together eventually.

Camaro on Canvas - 8x10

Another scene from Autofest last August. This one will depict a 1969 Chevy Camaro SS with an El Camino in the background.

Doug Gilmour Autographed Painting

I am fortunate to have had Doug sign my painting and a few prints at the Toronto Sports Expo on September 22, 2018. Everything comes with a certificate of authenticity and a seal.

Cuda - Finito!

Cuda - Further Progress

Cuda Update

Chipping away at it. The details will hopefully bring it to life.

1970 Cuda on Canvas. 8x10 (Update)

Almost have the background complete. On a piece this size, less is more.

1970 Cuda on Canvas. 8x10

Just began another small acrylic. We'll see how it turns out and if I like it I'd like to do a series of these based on my own shots. I took the picture at Autofest this year that this painting will be based on.

The Bandit has left the Building

2018 Autofest

A few shots from Autofest 2018 at Lakeview Park

Move to Ottawa

We got my son moved in to his new place in Ottawa on September 3 to begin the next chapter of his life. Nice place too in a nice spot.

Nutty Chocolatier in Peterborough is Closing

Looks like they hired my daughter Maddy as the PR person, lol. Nice job on the interview.

8x10 Landscape Study Complete

Not the happiest with it but every painting is a learning opportunity.

8x10 Landscape (Further Progress)

Fleshing it out further, trying to soften it up in places and unify the overall effect somewhat.

8x10 Landscape (Update)

Further progress. Trying to get the right balance of hard and soft edges to create a convincing portrayal. May need to get further along before passing judgement. Trying to create convincing earthy tones without looking too saturated as well.

8x10 Landscape Study

Another acrylic on canvas, this time a study of Zion National Park in Utah. I've been wanting to try a southwest landscape for some time, with the rugged landscape and earthy tones allowing for interesting compositions and light/shadow interaction. Just got the mid-tones blocked in, hoping that this will begin to focus as I add detail.

Forest Light (Complete)

Completed this small landscape with some detailed work, and adding more contrast to accentuate the light.

Forest Light (Further Progress)

I've managed to create the mid-tones  and dry-brushed them between the darks and lights that were blocked in on the first post to achieve a nice soft effect and unify the scene. Blocked in the trees with a mix of Burnt Umber, Payne's Grey and Ultramarine Blue.

Forest Light (Small Acrylic on Canvas WIP) 7X5

Here is a scan of my latest small landscape, a WIP acrylic study.

Still Life with Blue Bottle (Update)

This one is nearing completion. Just a few more tweaks and hi-lites to do.

High Realism Still Life Project (Update)

Further progress. The wash technique is working well to create the subtle translucency needed to replicate a clear bottle. Some dry brushing along the edges of the blue bottles edge behind the clear bottle helps to add the subtlety required in achieving the right balance of hard and soft edges.