More sketches

An 8x10 of an overcast tugboat from the other day.

A bit of an overcast one of downtown Toronto skyline from the other day. 8x10 oil.

An 8x10 of a backhoe from this week.

An 8x10 still life of a copper kettle and some apples.

Another 8x10 of the tanker "Canadian Miner" from the other day.

An 8x10 of the tanker "Canadian Ranger".

A quick 6x8 of "Ruby", a Golden Retriever currently boarding with me! I plan to use this and a few photos to make a larger painting soon.

A work in progress of a Queens Quay from the other day. Most done on site, the rest at home. 8x16 oil.

Here's an 8x10 jobbie from today of my Martin D-18 knock off guitar. (ever waiting to be played!)

Here's two 2 hr 8x10 head sketches of the same model.

Fall

This is a study of a lone rose that was just starting to bloom in my garden the other day. (yeah it's mid Oct!) I couldn't let it go to waste. 6x8 oil

summer

Here is a painting of an old brick factory just off Bayview St. here in Toronto (Brick Works). This one 10x14 oil on board.

Spring!

An 8x10 of few Albacores from St James Town Sailing Club at Cherry Beach, Toronto.

6x8 of the "Challenge" from Queens Quay West.

A waterfront fire boat from Queens Quay. 6x8.

An 8x10 of the "Challenge" from Queens Quay.

Some sort of large barn from earlier this week. 8x10

An 8x10 from yesterday of a nice farm near Stouffville, Ontario.

8x10 sketch from the other day. This a '69 ragtop Bug.

A 6x8 painting of one of those new fangled VW bugs.

An 8x10 of the "Crystal" on the north side of the ROM building in Toronto. A few touches added after.

An 8x10 sketch from today. Some sort of coach house in an alley.

Here's an 8x10 sketch of the CN Tower from the other day.

Fish & Chips

An 8x10 sketch of an old victorian house.

Ah yes, forgot to post a pic of my new openM box knock off! I got the box at Curry's for $15 and did the rest at home.. saved over $200 I think! :D

Here's a bit of an experiment from the other day. Trying to go for more of an overall composition with a figure in it, something I can finish indoors. Plan to mess more with this one. 8x10 oil.

A quick 6x8 jobbie from the other day. One of the U of T buildings around the corner from me. This one just 3 colours.

Here's a painting of Harbord Fish & Chips near where I live. Finally tidied up some more of the details, and am going to stick with this. This 8x16 oil on board.

Akrose Island

Here's a sketch from a recent fishing trip to Gowganda,Ontario. This done from a boat (hard to get the lines straight!). 8x10 Oil.

Summer

Here is a sketch from High Park of Colbourne Lodge. 8x10 oil on masonite.

What can only be described as "Graffiti Truck". 6x8 oil jobbie from today.

An 8x10 of a bug with employing somewhat invented colour.

Always wanted to paint on of these way cool Vespas! This one 8x10 oil.

8x10 of The Playfair, a brigantine parked down at Queens Quay.

an 8x10 of some ripping sun and patio activity in Kensington Market.

6x8 done in Kensington Market.

April

A 12x16 sketch of Captain John's Restaurant at Queen's Quay.

A 6x8 of an old College St. building.

An 8x10 of a broken "mini excavator".

An 8x10 of some trains by the Junction.

This is an 8x10 of an Edward VII Equestrian Statue in Queen's Park.

small 6x8 of a church on College.

March

Very Happy to report my painting "Spring Ice Break-Up" (oil on linen 10x12) was accepted into The Art Gallery of Peel's 36th Annual Juried Show. Opening Reception and Awards go down April 8 from 8-10 at the Peel Heritage Complex in Brampton.

Portrait Sketches

Here are a couple of portait sketches from the last couple of weeks. It's been a while since I have attempted these (2 hr sketch), and I'm glad my drawing skills haven't completely abandoned me!



Femi 6x8 oil on canvas.



Susan 10x12 oil on masonite.