Artist Statement:
I take my inspiration from my surrounding urban and rural landscape, where so often the beauty of the symmetry, lines, colours and shadows of the building structures and objects go unnoticed. I translate those inspirations onto an empty canvas, changing and mixing colours; aspiring to leave calmness, beauty and balance. Mostly self-taught, I work mainly in Acrylic/Oil paint. The medium allows for a great deal of freedom to add layers and use a variety of techniques and mixed media.
Education:
Mostly self-taught, I work mainly in Acrylic/Oil paint. The medium allows for a great deal of freedom to add layers and use a variety of techniques and mixed media. I have taken courses throughout the years in acylic/oil painting and encaustic techniques.
Artistic Influences:
Alex Colville (1920-2013): Born in Toronto in 1920, Colville was a painter, printmaker and veteran who drew his inspiration from the world around him, transforming the seemingly mundane figures and events of everyday life into archetypes of the modern condition.
Thomas John "Tom" Thomson (August 5, 1877 – July 8, 1917) was an influential Canadian artist of the early 20th century.
Local Artists! I love visiting the local art shows and seeing the up-and-coming artists. There are always modern pieces and unique techniques not otherwise seen.
Thomas John "Tom" Thomson (August 5, 1877 – July 8, 1917) was an influential Canadian artist of the early 20th century.
Local Artists! I love visiting the local art shows and seeing the up-and-coming artists. There are always modern pieces and unique techniques not otherwise seen.
Artist Tags:
toronto paintings, cityscapes, large oil paintings, city landscapes, city paintings, canadian art
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