Racing the Sun

Racing the Sun 12x12 acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Another winter-themed painting for Martins Gallery -- Racing the Sun is 12x12 acrylic on deep gallery wrapped canvas. . 

Fresh Powder. SOLD

Fresh Powder 12x12 acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

New for winter at Martins Gallery in Bracebridge. It's getting a bit chilly for my women on the beach paintings, although a few are still at the gallery.

Gracie SOLD

Gracie 10x8 oil on canvas NFS

Gracie is a darling little Havanese who belongs to a friend and fellow dog-devotee. Isn't she just the most appealing model?

Young Whitetail SOLD

Young Whitetail 10x8 oil on canvas SOLD

This painting was my donation to the Aspen Wildlife Sanctuary's first online auction. This wonderful facility is world-renowned as a place where injured or orphaned wild animals are rescued and rehabilitated.  With the exception of a few "permanent residents" -- those who unfortunately can never again survive in the wild -- human interaction is kept to a minimum. Over the years, most of the Sanctuary's animals have been successfully returned to their natural habitat. The Aspen Wildlife Sanctuary relies solely on donations, and its volunteer staff often includes young people from around the world.  It's a worthwhile cause, run by people with a true compassion.  You can check out their website at:  http://www.aspenvalley.ca/

Cool Seat

10x8 wm oil on gallery wrapped stretched canvas

Fresh off the easel...now at Martins Gallery in Bracebridge.  A similar smaller (6x6) painting based on the same reference photo sold last winter at a charity art sale. It was enjoyable to revisit the subject and have a bit more space.

Warm Shoulders SOLD

Warm Shoulders 8x8 w-m oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

Enjoying the sunshine while keeping cool at water's edge...sublime!

Can't Wait SOLD

Can't Wait  16x12 w-m oil on canvas

When the lake calls on a hot summer's day, who can wait?

Bliss

Bliss 16x20 oil on canvas

Bliss is my attempt to capture that feeling of complete abandon when water lifts and supports us so completely and so effortlessly. 

After several months of being away from my easel, I'm pleased to be back painting some new pieces.  Hopefully, some of my blogging buddies are still checking in on me now and again.

Bliss, along with other new paintings will be on display this summer at Martins Framing and Gallery in Bracebridge.