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.
$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.
$2,900.00
Oil on canvas.
25x36"
Nothing like trekking through a beautiful hiking trail on a bright, warm, autumn day. Feeds the soul.
$3,500.00
Oil on canvas.
30x48"
Naples is an enigma, a place that stirs quick emotions. Its Old Town is a tangled web of tiny, narrow streets and alley ways. Look up: you see laundry hanging from most balconies. Look down: watch your step, there is uneven or broken pavement instead of sidewalks. Look around: the vertical landscape is covered with graffiti. Every available space is a canvas for expression in words and illustrations. Stop, listen: loud voices and Vespa motors echo up to the highest floors of the congested living quarters. It is the good, the bad and the ugly of all cities.