White Rose
(16" x 16", oil on canvas)

I am clearly not a painter of flowers, but every once and awhile I try and give it a shot. I had the most fun rendering the small jar, trying to give the viewer only enough information to discern its shape. I think the simple composition saves this "floral" from being too predictable.

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com.

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Cherries and Apricots
(18" x 24" oil on canvas)

Cherries are the single most requested subject I get. Here, to insure a variety of sizes, I've paired them with apricots. The small bowl is actually a teacup, but the size and shape was perfect for this composition, so I simply eliminated the handle.

This painting is available at Galeries d'art Beauchamp, Quebec City, Quebec, http://www.galeriebeauchamp.com. SOLD.

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Timeless 4, 5 and 6
(16" x 16" each, oil on canvas)

These three small squares are a continuation of my beach stones series and are meant to invoke a calm, contemplative mood. At this size they are great fun to paint and I think they look particularly good grouped together. Judging from the amount of feedback I got after presenting the first in this series, there are many kindred spirits who bring home these beach souvenirs.

These paintings are available at Wallack Galleries, Ottawa, Ontario, http://www.wallackgalleries.com.

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Home Comforts
(20" x 20" oil on canvas)

The square format is fast becoming one of my new favourites. Deliberate central placement of the objects eliminates tension and encourages the eye to relax and stay awhile. The title says it all.

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com. SOLD.

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Rouge sur Rouge
(16 "x 16" oil on canvas)

As promised, a companion piece to last week's white wine. Essentially the same composition with a heavier, deeper color treatment as dictated by the color of the wine.

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com. SOLD.

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Blanc sur Blanc
(16 "x 16" oil on canvas)

I loved the unassuming shape of these small bistro-type glasses. Here I use the half pear shape to help describe the shape of the glass, the almost non-existent color of the wine is given a boost by the reflected green grapes.

Next week, Part 2, where I do a companion piece with red wine.

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com.

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Two Clementines and a Bowl
(18" x 24" oil on canvas)

Bursting with flavor and color, these clementines do double duty, first as props, then as breakfast.

In this painting I've tried to recreate, on canvas, the welcoming explosion of taste this jewel-like fruit provides on a dreary March day.

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com.

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