Lucien

Lucien — oil on canvas 24 x 36 inches

This is a tribute to the British figurative artist, Lucien Freud

François

François — oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches
This is a commissioned painting of a small community in southern Newfoundland.

Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett — oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches
This is a commissioned painting for a Syd Barrett/Pink Floyd fan.

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.

Full Moon Over Cabin

Full Moon Over Cabin — oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches
A small commissioned painting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Root Cellar

Root Cellar — oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches
A historical tribute to the root cellar capital of Elliston, Newfoundland.

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.

Abandoned

Abandoned — oil on canvas 22 x 28 inches
An imagined high-ground retreat remains standing after years of neglect.

Bell Island Evening

Bell Island Evening — oil on canvas 12 x 24 inches
A view as seen from the Newfoundland town of Portugal Cove.

Rounding the Headland

Rounding the Headland — oil on canvas 12 x 24 inches
The memory of a sailboat trip inspired this composition.