Large works completed: thimble #3, firefighters on parade

It was a while coming but the completion of the following two paintings finally arrived. Both the thimble and the volunteer firefighters were compelling subjects to paint.

The thimble is still one of my favorite subjects to paint. I have done two smaller paintings of this thimble prior to this. It is a simple little object that can hold so much memory or meaning for people. To some it's just a primitive-like tool that poor people use for repairing something. For others it can symbolize a return to things that are simple yet work. Right now for me it is a large symbol of our very recent time. Currently we are making a collective re-evaluation of our social situation, our economy, our relationships with people as well as things, our values, etc. That's why I've titled it The Great Re-evaluation.

The firefighters appeared to be enjoying being an entry in the parade that day as they always appear to be. Their synchronized movements, their wide, genuine grins and the interaction with the parade watchers spoke of the connectivity and commitment between volunteers and the community. It also speaks of how the community, especially small communities where firefighting is a volunteer job, celebrate it's heroes.

"The Great Re-evaluation"
Oil on canvas, 30'' x 30'', framed.

"Community Heart and Soul:

Hantsport Volunteer Firefighters, July 1st, 2006."

Oil on canvas. 24'' x 30''

Abstracts of Interest

Many people have become excited about my abstract and contemporary pieces, more excited than I ever expected. Perhaps that says more about how we as humans naturally respond to visual stimuli and get out of something whatever they put into it. Or maybe it’s as simple as enjoying how they respond to a piece. This can make naming a piece a bit of a dilemma. Should the artists name the piece exactly as he or she feels it should be named thus risking influencing how the viewer responds or should the title be vague giving the viewer more responsibility in the experience? Having said all that I am posting some of these pieces.

Tailored Findings

Mixed medium, 12'' x 12''.

Currently hanging in Acadia University Art Gallery's

annual community show and sale, Wolfville, NS.










Dungaree Dissolution

Mixed medium, 11.5'' x 20''.

Gift.











Random Opportunites

Mixed medium, 8'' x 10"
SOLD









Escaping the Pharmaveil

Mixed medium & oil.

Affordable Originals Show

The first annual show put on by the Evangeline Artists' Cooperative, called Affordable Originals (works at $100 or less) with over 20 artists, was at Grand Pre National Historic Site, Nova Scotia, Nov. 22-23, 39-30, Dec. 6-7, 2008. It was considered a success.

Due to my with the artists' cooperative's show and sale I contributed little to my blog.

Mother and Child #2

"Mother and Child #2" was done during Hantsport, NS's Paint the Port event this month. It was a great time!
Original. Oil on canvas. 11'' x 14''.
For Sale.

My work from Annapolis Royal, NS's Paint the Town event this year.

Mother and Child

Oil on canvas, 12'' x 12''.

SOLD.

Head

Oil on canvas, 11'' x 14''.

Head #2

Oil on canvas. 11'' x 14''.

Some of my other art:

Thimble #2.

Oil on Canvas, 12'' x 12'' Framed.
SOLD.

Vintage Vessels.

Acrylic on canvas, 8'' x 10''.

SOLD.

Two Pines.

Small watercolour.
Gift.

Boys in Dingy.

Acrylic, 8'' x 10''
Gift.

More to come soon.