Loreta Hume
Born and living in Toronto ON, my career path started with editorial illustration, followed by a successful career in graphic design. These past few years I have returned to exploring my passion for producing fine art. Oil on canvas are my preferred media. My art portfolio includes montages inspired by personal experiences travelling the world. I have also produced a broad collection of Canadian themed art.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Looking is physical, and overlooking common. Seeing is an involved mental process of perception. I want my art to take my audience deep into scenes that have resonated with me. I encourage my audience to take the time to see, observe, study, connect and their “take away” to be the conscious practice of finding joy and peace in their surroundings, whether travelling or walking through their immediate neighbourhood.
Quick sketches and watercolours are the planning steps before putting oil paint to canvas. Our memories of our fondest experiences, are always exaggerated as being more exciting, more colourful, “more” than the reality. When interpreting my perceptions with my art I use a generous margin of artistic license, exaggerate colours, play of light and shadow, perspective, for the “more than life” result.
Born and living in Toronto ON, my career path started with editorial illustration, followed by a successful career in graphic design. These past few years I have returned to exploring my passion for producing fine art. Oil on canvas are my preferred media. My art portfolio includes montages inspired by personal experiences travelling the world. I have also produced a broad collection of Canadian themed art.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Looking is physical, and overlooking common. Seeing is an involved mental process of perception. I want my art to take my audience deep into scenes that have resonated with me. I encourage my audience to take the time to see, observe, study, connect and their “take away” to be the conscious practice of finding joy and peace in their surroundings, whether travelling or walking through their immediate neighbourhood.
Quick sketches and watercolours are the planning steps before putting oil paint to canvas. Our memories of our fondest experiences, are always exaggerated as being more exciting, more colourful, “more” than the reality. When interpreting my perceptions with my art I use a generous margin of artistic license, exaggerate colours, play of light and shadow, perspective, for the “more than life” result.
$2,900.00
Oil on canvas.
30x30"
Built in 1909-1910, this Edwardian Baroque building was designed for the Bank of Montreal. At the corner of Yonge and Queen the facade was saved from the wrecker’s ball. Behind the facade is the glass tower of the Maritime Life Building, at 347′ high a mid-rise building which went up in the early 2000s.
$2,400.00
Oil on canvas.
24x30"
Built in 1895 by Curry, Baker and Company Architects, the Philip Jamieson Clothier Outfitter at 2 Queen Street West, looks brand-new after six years of restoration. The original address was 180 Yonge Street. It was later purchased and became known as the FW Woolworth Building from 1913. With new ownership drastic modifications included covering the facade completely with bland grey cladding. A succession of short-term retailers filled the space after Woolworth’s departed in 1980.
With new ownership in 1985, planning began for restoration of the aging landmark building. The uninteresting cladding was peeled back and the process of salvaging and reconstruction began. Additional floors were added above by Zeidler Partnership Architects, assisted by the restoration firm ERA Architects.
$3,900.00
Oil on canvas.
24x36"
Barcelona Hermosa
Hermosa is Spanish for Beautiful
Location: Barri Gòtic (Gothic District), Barcelona
Exploring the winding alleys of Barcelona’s Gothic District is an adventure and can result in found treasure. This small rustic space is definitely a gem. It serves up luxuriously decadent offerings of chocolate: thick hot chocolate better consumed with a spoon or used as a dipping for fresh, hot churros.
While enjoying this atmosphere her thoughts wind back to the walks through the Gaudi Park Guell (the mosaic tiles, and famous lizard known as “El Drac” or the dragon). A poster of the famous Gaudi chimney pots at Casa Mila is placed on the side of the counter.
$2,400.00
Oil on canvas.
30x24"
End of fishing season gear management: The catch was plentiful and spirits are high. These fishermen are rinsing off their valuable nets and getting them ready for storage. This scene is in Brigus Newfoundland where traditional fishing methods live on.
$3,200.00
Oil on canvas.
30x40"
Kasbah of Marrakech, ancient medieval capital of Morocco, is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with mazelike alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery, exotic spices, handcrafted leather goods, etc. Never ending stimulation of the senses (sounds, sights, smells).
The young backpacking traveller is reminiscent of the hippie era of the 60s. Marrakech was a central hub, popular destination for young adventurers who travelled with only what they could carry.
The artist’s narrative: Finding her riad. The young, sole traveller has made some purchases along the way and is looking for the riad where she has booked a room. A quiet, comfortable place to stay, a riad is a traditional Moroccan house or palace that has been converted into a guest house.
There are few street signs and many alleys look the same. Even with an address in hand the search for the resting place can be confusing and could possibly include doubling back on paths already walked.
$3,600.00
Oil on canvas.
30x40"
Walk pretty much anywhere in downtown St. John's and you'll be walking down Jellybean Row. Victoria Street is just one of these whimsical, historical, rows of multi coloured homes.
$3,200.00
Oil on canvas.
48x36"
The Irish culture is full of folklore and myths. The sidhe (wee folk, fairies) have many entrances to the otherworld such as in burial mounds, under water and even at the base of Fairy Trees. These gateways are extremely important for the movement of the wee folk so they are heavily protected by magic. Some believe if you damage or cut down a Fairy Tree you’ll be faced with a life of bad luck. People leave prayers, gifts or personal tokens attached to the tree branches in the hope of receiving healing, good fortune or having a wish come true.