Pub on the Corner

 8 x 8 inches - oil on hardboard - I try not to be afraid of the dark but it changes things. 

Here are some of my typical materials. I tend to use smooth boards on small paintings (8 inches or less), 8 x 10 and 9 x 12 tend to be the finer weave linen panels, the larger paintings I tend to use canvas panels, and the very large on stretched canvas. I went through a phase of walnut oil and I still use Graham's walnut medium but lately I have been using linseed based oils. For brushes, I have found that the long flats in synthetic bristles work for me but I also use a small soft round for some things. I have found that keeping my brushes in a small plastic bag with a little safflower oil keeps them from drying out and protected. Any paint left in the bristles stays soft and I can easily wipe off the oil for the next adventure.

This might be the my post for several weeks while I am traveling.  I have a series of wildlife portraits completed which I will share when I get back.

Norwood

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board

Small Town

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - Here is a scene from a downtown of a small town in southern Ontario Canada.

Behind George Street

 

8 x 8 inches - oil on hardboard - I came across this little alley the other day and thought it might make an interesting composition.

Snow at the Clinic

 8 x 10 inches - oil on hardboard - Here is an exercise in depicting falling snow. I hope it works.

Downtown

 

8 x 8 inches - oil on hardboard - Holiday traffic downtown.

Cat on the Bed

20 x 16 inches - oil on hardboard - This cat likes to occupy the bed so she can watch the birds fly by. Sometimes she gets a bit of sun too.
 

Green Door

 

12 x 9 inches - oil on hardboard - Mystery door. I wonder where it goes.

Bridge Across the River

6 x 6 inches - oil on gessoboard -

Somewhere in Spain

6 x 8 inches - oil on gessoboard - I came across this photo from a trip we made to Spain a few years ago and decided to paint it.

Lane by the Avon River

6 x 6 inches - oil on gessoboard - There is a great little walk we often take from our B&B to go to for dinner or to the theatre in Stratford. It is a quiet lane that passes along the river. I have been playing with limited palettes and here is one of my efforts.

House Behind the Hedge

5 x 7 inches - oil on gessoboard - found on a street in Stratford, this little house is neatly tucked behind a hedge that protects it from the sounds of the street.

The Hallway

6 x 6 inches - oil on gessoboard - Here is a scene from the hallway at our B&B in Stratford.

View to the Roof

5 x 7 inches - oil on gessoboard - While staying in Stratford, I looked up and caught this scene.  I liked the shapes that the old roof created against the sky.

Variety

6 x 8 inches - oil on gessoboard - Here is a little variety store that was across the street from our B&B in Stratford. I was attracted to the contrasts and colours that happen in the dark.

Night Work

6 x 6 inches - oil on gessoboard - After all the people have gone home, there is still work to do getting ready for tomorrow.

Yellow House

8 x 6 inches - oil on gessoboard - In this spring scene, yellow is the focus. It's always hard to decide what details to leave out and what to add.

Flakes Welcome

6 x 8 inches - oil on gessoboard - Here is our door. Let the decorating begin.

On the Balcony at Sunset

8 x 8 inches - oil on linen board - I thought that this scene with the sunset coming around the side of the building and lighting up the trees was interesting.

Red Brick House

6 x 5 inches - Oil on Gessoboard - Here is an interesting house we came upon during our travels.