Blaine White
Born - Windsor ON
Lives and works in Toronto ON
EDUCATION
Graphic Design, Academy of Design, Toronto ON
Academic Painting, M. John Angel, Toronto ON
Bachelor of Arts, University of Guelph, Guelph ON
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I have been fascinated by the history and painting techniques of past eras. I use this knowledge as a starting point to explore compositions which are not straight imitations of older styles but incorporate contemporary elements as well. My art is rooted in realism with a notable contemporary influence and the influence of illustration. I have used images of statues and architecture. I have rendered historical figures; some prime ministers, famous personalities, and images from the cinema and theatre. Some of my work deals with socially relevant themes.
Born - Windsor ON
Lives and works in Toronto ON
EDUCATION
Graphic Design, Academy of Design, Toronto ON
Academic Painting, M. John Angel, Toronto ON
Bachelor of Arts, University of Guelph, Guelph ON
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I have been fascinated by the history and painting techniques of past eras. I use this knowledge as a starting point to explore compositions which are not straight imitations of older styles but incorporate contemporary elements as well. My art is rooted in realism with a notable contemporary influence and the influence of illustration. I have used images of statues and architecture. I have rendered historical figures; some prime ministers, famous personalities, and images from the cinema and theatre. Some of my work deals with socially relevant themes.
$700.00 CAD
Oil on canvas.
24x24"
This is a rendering of a Canadian First Nations Mohawk man in traditional dress. It is part of a trio of paintings I did of similar portraits in homage to Indigenous people.
$200.00 CAD
Oil on canvas
9x12"
This is part of a series of paintings of figures wearing modern couture dresses. Some may be turned into larger paintings.
$700.00 CAD
Oil on canvas.
30x24"
One in a series of pictures with the same subject matter and same colour scheme of random people walking down the street.
$750.00 CAD
Oil on canvas (framed).
26x28"
Earlier on in my artwork, I explored the practice of using architecture and statues. This has the inclusion of 'celebrity' figures in the background.
$250.00 CAD
oil on board
11x14"
One of a series of paintings using the same subject matter and the same colour scheme.
$80.00 CAD
Pen on paper (framed).
7x10"
An ink drawing of the facade of Santa Susanna in Rome designed by Carlo Maderno in 1603.
$250.00 CAD
Oil on canvas board.
14x11"
New as of June 2021. I'm trying a little different subject matter and doing some smaller scale pieces for a while.
$500.00 CAD
oil on wood panel
24x18"
An occasional foray into landscape painting. Parts of this scene are from a photo from Northern Ontario. This was painted on a lightweight wood panel and very durable.
$650.00 CAD
oil on canvas
24x24"
One of a short series of paintings of figures wearing modern designer dresses. This is one of the more unusual dresses in the series.
$125.00 CAD
oil on wood panel
8x8"
A rock formation study that was inspired by comic book art.
$430.00 CAD
oil on panel
16x20"
This painting came about when I had collected some photos from the 1920's of men wearing top hats. The event seems to be taken from a parade in New York. It is on canvas board so it essentially flat and can be shipped easily.
$2,500.00 CAD
Oil on canvas.
60x40"
This painting was inspired by a scene from a German choreographer called Pina Bausch. I saw a documentary on Bausch a several years ago and was fascinated by her imagery and arrangements. Some time ago, I rescued this canvas from being discarded and it became a project during the beginning of the pandemic. In this large canvas, I tried to capture the intense emotional interaction between the dancers.