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 travaelling the world. I have also produced a broad collection of Canadian themed art. Visit my web site to see the full portfolio: loretahume.com
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 travaelling the world. I have also produced a broad collection of Canadian themed art. Visit my web site to see the full portfolio: loretahume.com
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.
$1,900.00
Oil on canvas (framed).
18x18"
This image captures in its details the geology of the area and the architectural history. Limestone has been quarried in Provence France since the Roman era. The patina of the shutters is as rich and reflective as copper.
$3,500.00
Oil on canvas (framed).
30x30"
• Concrete faced with Trajan brick
• Adorned with white Pentelic marble (Greek marble)
• Originally a temple to all the Gods
• Converted to a church
The Pantheon was for centuries a source of materials, the marble for new buildings. The contrast of the white marble and the ancient underlying brick inspired this detail of a very important historical Roman structure.
$3,900.00
Oil on canvas.
48x36"
Bright selection of textiles and wares on display for the tourists in Cusco Peru
The contrast of the structure of the market with some disrepair and the eye catching display of goods inspired this composition.
$3,900.00
Oil on canvas.
36x48"
Portugal in general has experienced financial challenges and Coimbra, a university town, is getting back up on its feet economically. This is a simple scene during a walk through the quiet streets on a hot summer's day.
$3,500.00
Oil on canvas (framed).
24x30"
Avignon, Provence, France
• Quiet, hidden residential courtyard
• Signs of medieval prosperity/affluence
• Located in Avignon’s “Exchange” quarter
• Smoke damage to the porous limestone
• Oxidized bronze bell, beauty with age
The bell has the glow of an emerald in the soft light
$3,500.00
Oil on canvas.
36x36"
Detail of a city home in Lisbon was inspired by the sunny day during a wander in a quiet neighbourhood. The sunny yellow, the well worn entrance to a residence with two well cared for potted trees welcoming any guests.
$5,900.00
Oil on canvas (framed).
72x30"
What hardships and losses has this woman has suffered? And the young girl, are her hopes and dreams as delicate and fleeting as the butterflies? Weaving skills and knowledge have been passed on from generation to generation. Government village weaver projects are a series of initiatives to create economic opportunities for artisans. The patterns and colours of the textiles on display for any tourist traffic are in stark contrast against the dusty dry countryside.
$5,900.00
Oil on canvas.
36x60"
Montage referring to Japanese gardens, religious elements, customs and history
$3,000.00
Oil on canvas.
24x36"
Pre 2023 earthquake this woman going about her daily routine in the Marrakesh medina had no idea of what destruction was to come. Marrakech is well known for the use of the intense Marjorelle Blue: in tiles, around windows, garden walls, decorative elements. The garden spaces are important to the daily lives of this ancient city. The word "riad" is for the traditional home with its enclosed courtyard with orange and olive trees and tinkling fountain.
$3,900.00
Oil on canvas.
48x48"
After a breathless climb up an endless staircase in Cusco this weather worn door stands against the elements. The woman carrying her goods shows the strength of the Inca lineage. From this top level of the city we are looking at the rooftops, mountains and stair access.
$3,900.00
Oil on canvas.
36x48"
Marrakech, an ancient city, Moorish architecture, surrounded by desert sands. The city is magic, filled with artifacts. This composition contrasts the old and its historical culture rushing into the future.