Category Archives: Paintings

This new encaustic painting “Surfacing #1″ is inspired by the Margaret Atwood novel. In its intricate and complex overlays of maps and charts, text and symbols I sensed a similarity to the haunting, searching tone of the novel, and the … Continue reading →

On Wednesday November 9th, I will be giving a talk and demonstration on encaustic painting at the MJG Gallery in Toronto. I will talk about the history of encaustic;  about my technique and what motivates my artistic practice. For those … Continue reading →

  This painting, “Topographic” is very much about the land with its combination of a traditional landscape in the centre panel and a specific topographical geography suggested in the outer panels. The appearance, uses and meanings of maps have always … Continue reading →

I’ve just completed “Canoe Route #2″ as a commission for clients who fell in love with the original “Canoe Route” at the TOAE, but as it was sold and a bit too large, decided to go with a custom sized … Continue reading →

Mark Gleberzon, artist, friend, happenin’ dude and all round great guy, has opened a lovely new gallery in Toronto’s Cabbagetown area. His doors opened yesterday, August 15, and he’s pretty much ready for business. He has yet to schedule a … Continue reading →

Phew! The dust is starting to settle, in the aftermath of the TOAE. Overall I’d have to say I had a terrific show. I sold eight of my new encaustics, which not only lines the coffers for a while, but … Continue reading →

Its down to the wire (as usual!) with art show preparations! Last minute details, final touches to paintings, wiring and framing, gathering all show materials together, making sure my canopy is waterproofed!!!…. lots left to do yet…. and all fueled … Continue reading →

This little painting was inspired by the beautiful and haunting song of the same title, by Harold Budd and the Cocteau Twins, which I love.

Fragmentary Blue Why make so much of fragmentary blue In here and there a bird, or butterfly, Or flower, or wearing-stone, or open eye, When heaven presents in sheets the solid hue? Since earth is earth, perhaps, not heaven (as … Continue reading →