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Art for groceries. Small works , free delivery in the GTA . 10% donated to charity
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
Studio salon wall / art for groceries style. 3 sizes , 6x6” $185. , 8x8” $300. And 10x10” $500. . All of these pieces include in the price hst , and a 10% donation to CAMH, a Toronto hospital that helps with people suffering from mental illness.
This display is one wall of my open studio. Last blast for Toronto continues tomorrow March 8, 5-8 pm at 511 church street second floor . Could me on by if you’re able . Be good to see ya!
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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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Opening on March 2nd @dervilia_art_design ‘ the art of colour’ . . Opening reception March 2 , 7-10 pm and March 4, 1-4 pm.
Add a little brightness to these great days . Image 1 . Electric forest variation 11, 48x48” . Image 2 . The point 2.0 , 48x60” . Image 3 , installation at the gallery.
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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 .
Teaching a full day still life painting course @georgianbayarts today. It’s exciting to think of ways to encourage people to think of new approaches to a familiar subject. When I’ve done it before, there have been a mixture of newbie’s and practiced painters.
My approach is alway to make myself uncomfortable when painting because I’ll learn something from this discomfort. It’s fun to see things through new eyes …… ready … set … raise your brushes and go …… 🌺 🌸 🌾🌷
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Finishing up this piece I started awhile ago there’s something about it … I think it’s that time of twilight when the shadows are deep and mysterious and the colours are particularly vibrant. 36x36”
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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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As the days of my studio on Church street draw to a close , I’m rediscovering some pieces that I just adore. This one ‘cyberpunk’ from 2019 is 30x30” . It’s from my studies in line and form series. They’re the product of things I’ve grown at my allotment garden, taken to my studio and painted. Often the shadow is prominently featured creating a 4th dimension.
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Big change happening. Details to come but the sun is setting soon on this version of my studio. Boy these 3 years and change have flown by. I’ll be hosting a couple of say hello / wave goodbye open houses here but please feel free to swing by , I’d love to show you what I’ve been up to. #
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