Currently on exhibit at gallery Merrick

series

Electric forest variation 11
5 o’clock shadow variation 9 Oil on panel 24x24
Escape trajectory variation 14
Where the lines are drawn- grid
Art for groceries- new day 4

Art for groceries. Small works , free delivery in the GTA . 10% donated to charity 

Art for groceries New day 32 6x6”
New day 21

statement

The way we interact with our environment influences the way we see things and frame the things we see. We take insubstantial, fragmented images and fill them out to make complete narratives.

It is this tension between the negative space, what is withheld from the frame of the painting and what is suggested that engages the viewer in a conversation with my work. I am showing part of a picture or world which exists beyond the realm of the canvas in the mind of the viewer. This conversation between the viewer and the painting, between description and abstraction is the most vital element of my painting.

process

Busy days ahead . Starting with the Toronto outdoor art fair, July 7, 8, and 9th . Booth A 20. @torontooutdoorart

Next some new work based on some west coast adventure’s heading out to @gallerymerrick …. then …. I’m getting ahead of myself. I’ll keep you posted when I get closer .

(Before that , I’m teaching an abstract landscape course at @georgianbayarts June 17)

After that ……

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Another new one from another studio stand in . 20x20” subtle colours . Trying to leave space for the butterflies maybe.

A friend from my allotment garden always tells me when I’m arranging flowers that I need to leave space for butterflies to flit through. I feel you always need to leave space for the imagination to flit through and engage.

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One of the first pieces completed in my new space. Fractured light . Sense of wind and time .

Slow progression to full speed . 24x24”

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First steps in my new studio … baby steps . Needs work lotsa potential. #start #newstudio ...

Dropped these off @diannawittegallery yesterday. They’re full of chaos there as they move the gallery.

March madness everywhere of the non basketball variety.

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It’s been lovely, people from my many areas of interest and community have been visiting. Feel so rich 💙.

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This is a little further along the spring trajectory than it is out today . Brrrr outside with gusty winds. Sunny for a moment though , much appreciated.

36x36”

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Packing . Art books .

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The studio set up yesterday. Thank you to everyone who came out. It was super fun , lots of people and I forgot to take pictures of them there. Ahh well, redux on Wednesday 5-8 if you’re interested. As someone who works primarily in solitude, it is very fun to see people’s reaction to my work ❤️.

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Farewell Toronto , my studio is leaving the city . Come by , have some bubbles and let’s toast my new adventure.
I’m opening up my studio on March 5, 1-5 pm and March 8, 5-8 pm . 511 Church Street , Toronto second floor (Also available by appointment) .

The date isn’t confirmed on my actual departure but March 22, is a good best before date. I came here to go to th ontario College of Art and stayed. Love this city and th many relationships I've built here and the way it’s nurtured my art and soul.

Details on my move will be coming soon . Loking forward to sharing that adventure with you .
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Playing with pixelation . It’s kinda a springy feel for a snowy cold day .

30x24” oil on canvas

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I’ll be out of this studio by the end of March…. Where I go next isn’t nailed down yet but I’ll keep you posted. I’m likely leaving Toronto.

Before it ends I’ll be having a few drop in events just to say hey . Working out the details…. more information coming soon .

I came to Toronto to go to art school , OCA , before any additional letters and stayed. Love this city , warts and all.

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