Gems
(12" x 24", oil on canvas)

Of the many treats widely available during the holiday season, pomegranates are among my favourites. On the outside they are a beautiful combination of warm and cold reds, but the real visual treat is on the inside. The gem-like seeds tucked into the warm white flesh present a complex challenge to this artist. Thankfully, these marvels don't react too quickly to my hot lights, giving me plenty of time to work on getting it right.

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Fruit of the Vine
(18" x 24", oil on canvas)

Given my palette, I thought this an appropriate piece to present this Christmas Eve. Saturated with colour and heavy with juiciness, these translucent grapes were great fun to paint. My only regret is that by the time I finished this painting, the grapes were no longer fit to eat!

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Peaceable Harmony
(24" x 24", oil on canvas)

For this composition I carefully positioned the greenery to maximize the effect of light hitting the edges of the leaves and stem. This creates a nice contrast of fine line work against the solid mass of the jug.

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Simply Stated, #1
(14" x18" oil on canvas)

Here I explore the subtleties of balance and harmony as achieved by a very few number of elements. The idea that "less is more" is a recurring theme in my work and one that I will continue to explore.

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Soupe à l'oignon
(12" x 24", oil on canvas)

The objects I paint are generally secondary to the mood I strive to convey. An everyday moment, suspended in time, is often my real subject matter. This painting is one such moment, familiar, unpretentious and comforting.

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