Reaching

Reaching 30 x 24 acrylic on canvas

Just delivered.  New for summer at Martins Gallery in Bracebridge.

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.

Taking Off SOLD

Taking Off 30 x 24 acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

This is another of my paintings now at Martins Gallery for the summer.  At 30 x 24, it's larger than average for me, but I wanted the impact those dimensions would bring.  I was especially delighted when the gallery owners placed it in the window. Here in the tourist region of Muskoka, this time of year means kids at camp and families at lakeside cottages. "Taking Off" is meant to evoke the joy of summer at the lake, whether cottage or camp.

Here are some progress photos:

Cottage Friends

Cottage Friends 14 x 18 oil on stretched canvas  NFS

These two young lads share adventures every summer. Cottage friendships like theirs can often last a lifetime.  Perhaps one day, their own sons and daughters will share summer adventures too.

Just Can't Wait

Just Can't Wait 18 x 14 acrylic on stretched canvas  SOLD

Summer time is on its way! Here's a preview.