François — oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches
This is a commissioned painting of a small community in southern Newfoundland.
painted into a corner
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett — oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches
This is a commissioned painting for a Syd Barrett/Pink Floyd fan.
This is a commissioned painting for a Syd Barrett/Pink Floyd fan.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Self Portrait as River Phoenix
Self Portrait as River Phoenix — oil on canvas 12 x 24 inches
This image is based on a blended photo of the actor and a memory of my much younger self.
This image is based on a blended photo of the actor and a memory of my much younger self.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Caught Over on Nine Angle Pond
Caught Over on Nine Angle Pond — oil on canvas 15 x 30 inches
This is a commissioned painting based on a photo by Mack Lambert.
This is a commissioned painting based on a photo by Mack Lambert.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky — oil on canvas 16 x 12 inches
A reflective portrait of this American philosopher, linguist, political commentator etc. as he was in his young adult years.
A reflective portrait of this American philosopher, linguist, political commentator etc. as he was in his young adult years.
The Fire of '61
The Fire of '61 — oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches
I was a little too young to have a strong personal memory of this major forest fire, but it's one of oral tradition stories my parents have shared for years.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Pirate's Cave
Pirate's Cave — oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches
One of those childhood dream images that you might never forget.
Shelter Rock
Shelter Rock — oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches
An adventure-dream landscape that holds a great deal of mystery and symbolism.
An adventure-dream landscape that holds a great deal of mystery and symbolism.
Root Cellar
Root Cellar — oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches
A historical tribute to the root cellar capital of Elliston, Newfoundland.
A historical tribute to the root cellar capital of Elliston, Newfoundland.
Monday, November 03, 2014
Alex Colville
Alex Colville — oil on canvas 16 x 12 inches
Canadian realist painter I had the honour of meeting once. He had a great influence on many art students over his long career, myself included. http://www.alexcolville.ca/
Andrew Wyeth
Andrew Wyeth — oil on canvas 16 x 12 inches
Based on available photos, I modified the subject with what I imagined to be the slight grin of a confident artist who wasn't to be under-estimated by any means. http://www.andrewwyeth.com/
Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper — oil on canvas 16 x 12 inches
The harsh street lighting portrays the artist as a character stepping out of his own famous 1942 painting, Nighthawks. http://www.edwardhopper.net/nighthawks.jsp
Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein — oil on canvas 16 x 12 inches
Such interesting features which demanded to be exaggerated in this serious caricature painting.
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol — oil on canvas 16 x 12 inches
The critical eye of this iconic American artist studies the viewer.
Chance Cove Beach
Chance Cove Beach — oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches
Early Summer morning before the fog has fully lifted from this idyllic setting.
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