Sanctuary

This oil painting was created from a photo reference. The Photo was used as inspiration, and as the work progressed I used more  and more artistic license. The cabin, on the shores of this creek looks cozy and inviting. What a secluded spot to sit, on the porch, and listen to the stream and the birds. I was pleased that a few of the other artists who I paint with, stopped by and commented on the piece to say they would like to live there. I would too. I think that means that Sanctuary, is a good morning's work.

                            

Collins Bay Shoreline

Even though my first love is painting outside, as the seasons change there is less opportunity to get outside, esp. to paint. As a result this painting was done from a photo reference. The photo was taken during the summer when we painted at Riley's Garden Centre. This was done on a 16x20 canvas.

                                       

Further Editting

After looking and living with my painting of a backyard, for a few days, I decided a few things needed to be rectified. The large branch that was over hanging the shed was too big and needed to be fixed. As I painted it out, to change, I realized I liked the painting better, without it. I fixed the sky and the background trees and  I like this painting much better. I guess I shouldn't have posted it so quickly.

                            

A Backyard on Edgehill St.

This was painted from a photo reference taken during the summer. As fall sets in, it is nice to bring back the flowers and the greens that were present in all our yards. As the days and nights cool, and the trees start to turn, winter does not seem far away. Why not enjoy the summer splendor once more.

                                

A Back Alley

This oil painting was done from a photo reference that was taken during the summer at a plein air session at Bellevue House. I was wandering on the surrounding streets and found so many things to capture with my camera on Edgehill St. This is a photo of a back alley with a garden shed and an old limestone pillar surrounded by hollyhocks. Once again it is painted on an 11x14 board.

                                

A Fall Meadow

This was painted at the edge of a beautiful fall meadow. The sun was behind and to the right and the shadows were wonderful. As you can see the fall colours were glowing and I hope I captured some of the fall feel that was in the air. it was painted on an 11x14 board.