A Painter Passing Through

I am a lifelong admirer of the music of Gordon Lightfoot. After his passing on May 1, 2023 I wanted to create a tribute piece to him. This image is inspired by Gordon Lightfoot's 1974 album cover "Sundown". I titled it “A Painter Passing Through” as homage to his 18th album from 1998. As a nod to his memory I wanted to portray him as a travelling troubadour, incorporating some imagery that is covered in his songs, the railway tracks, the landscape and trees, the sun descending in the western sky. I think that I have achieved an impression of a timeless traveler who has left his mark on the world with this depiction.

Annual Juried Exhibitiion at Whitby's Station Gallery

Life’s Moods

31st Annual Juried Exhibition 

December 4, 2023 – January 27, 2024

Each year, this well-loved end-of-year event motivates our creative supporters to create submissions based on a specific theme. “Life’s Moods” is an open-ended and versatile theme that’s sure to ignite diverse, thoughtful responses.

Art is about moods: how people feel, how people respond and how they respond to one another. Our emotional states can change when we express ourselves creatively. This year’s theme seeks to explore the emotive dimensions of visual culture.

My painting "Tinnitus" is a part of this exhibition.

Awards will be presented to the top three entrants from each category at the official opening reception on Wednesday, December 13.

https://www.stationgallery.ca/exhibitions

1997 Williams-Renault FW18

An older work, the 1997 Williams-Renault FW18 of Jacques Villeneuve in which he won the 1997 F1 championship. Gouache on board. 28” x 14.5”

WIP Update Gordon Lightfoot Colour Version

An update on the colour version.  This image is inspired by his 1974 album cover Sundown. I will title it “A Painter Passing Through” as homage to his 18th album from 1998. As a nod to his memory I want to portray some imagery that is covered in his songs, the railway tracks, the landscape that will be portrayed as a background, and an overall sense of a timeless traveler who has left his mark on the world.