Tuesday, March 25, 2008

The old Shed-Plein aire painting Ontario farmland Canada by Andrew Hamilton















Posted by PicasaThis is the fun of plein aire painting .The cows were spooked and came chasing after us
down the lane and past the cars.There are enough art critics around when you don't need them!

Monday, March 24, 2008

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Century House

This is a pen and ink done in one sitting .This was done without any pencil underdrawing .Draw the shapes and put in the values of grey and presto ..a finished drawing.
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Northern Eve

This is image was inspired by a trip to Algonquin park this summer canoeing and sketching.
This is also made from Acrylics and with my patented credit card technique. you must have a valid credit limit for this technique to work!
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Summer Eve on Hamiton Road

This is a 20 x 24 acrylic on panel.
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Peggy's cove

This painting was inspired by a trip last summer to Peggy's Cove .It was a full week of painting and sketching.
One of the most beautiful and relaxing places to paint.At every turn there was something to paint and photograph.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008

The Flatiron Building Toronto




















This is tuesday's painting being uploaded now.
The Flatiron Building is a fascinating subject at any time of day , night or season.I hope to revisit this subject many times.It is historically significant and is structurally dynamic.
It is agreat challenge to paint something so large on a tiny panel.It forces you to simplify forms and shapes.

Algonquin Park Sunset


The colours of the sunset were vibrant and stunning.This is mondays painting uploaded today!

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Toronto Tugboat


This painting was inspired by a visit to the docks area of toronto.The old tugs free from the water and encased in snow make interesting subjects.
The colourful shapes and varied textures lend themselves to a paintbrush , palette and eventual cold.

Friday, March 14, 2008

This Old Century House


This image was painted on one of those sunny march days where strong light and equally strong shadows are seen.This house is also abandoned and about to be demolished to make way for the proposed airport.Abandoned properties and a vanishing way of life is a favourite subject.