Autumn Notebook, Page 1
(18" x 14", oil on canvas)

This homage to Autumn was inspired by a recent walk in the woods when I arrived home with pockets crammed full of nature's treasures. The colours, textures and shapes found at this time of the year are almost overwhelming, a treasure trove for artists of all stripes.

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October Lobos
(24" x 24", oil on canvas)

In the fall, country roadside apple stands seem to pop up overnight and markets are overflowing with the just-picked fruit. There is little that says October to me more than fresh bright apples... and that first crisp bite!

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Colour Luxe
(20" x 30", oil on canvas)

I approached this painting with some trepidation, concerned that the rich tones of blue and red would simply cancel each other out. But I think my deliberate choice of bright objects in the form of the white bowl and the fruit provide just enough light and life to balance the darker saturated colours.

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Jersey Macs
(12" x 24", oil on canvas)

These apples, seemingly available only this time of year, are quite small and more regular in form than standard supermarket fare. The skin of the Jersey Mac is a deliciously warm red with cool ruby shadows. The intense red bleeds slightly into the interior flesh, making for unusual and colourful stains. The small squat blue jug seemed to be the perfect shape to accompany these diminutive fruit.

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Pitcher with Late Summer Apricots
(24" x 18, oil on canvas)

The colour of these late summer apricots varies greatly from those found earlier in the season. With richer, darker tones they are perhaps overripe, but still perfect for my needs. The red and white colour blocking I used as a base adds an unexpected graphic quality to an otherwise painterly composition.

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Red Pitcher
(24" x 18", oil on canvas)

This second pitcher painting builds on the lessons learned form the first, which I featured last week, and keeps the focus on the interplay of colour. Furthermore, I'm finding that after months of mostly horizontal formats these verticals are providing a fresh point of view and a nice change of pace.


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Blue Pitcher
(24" x 18", oil on canvas)

Every summer I look forward to the annual pottery show in Val David, Quebec. 1001 Pots is a wonderful place to find additions to my ever-increasing collection of props. Pieces made by hand have more personality, and are therefore more fun to paint, than objects that are machine made.

This jug was one of my purchases this year. Because it is such a beautifully strong colour I paired it with hues of similar value resulting in a wonderful play of colour.

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