Oil on canvas.

18x24"

Peaceful, Quiet, Brilliant. Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24. This is the fourth in the Peaceful, Quiet Series of paintings.
I've added all the details to the water and given it a layering that truly gives the water a glistening shimmering dance of light. The sun has been blended in but it has it's own light as well. The overall feel of the painting is joy. Uplifting and a true tribute to joyous, ever-changing light. Bright, far-reaching and so beautiful. I chose Vivaldi's Four seasons, concerto in E minor for Violin captures the joy painted in this painting.

Oil on canvas.

18x24"

Peaceful, Quiet, Radiant. Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24.This is the third in the Peaceful, Quiet Series of paintings. The painting is complete and I'm happy to say, it radiates light and energy. When I look at the painting, I get that spiritual feeling felt on my hike towards Crawford Lake. The warmth of the sun, it's energy, trees standing strong, and a feeling of love all around! Heartfelt and truly beautiful. The painting changes the light that streams through the trees into a Cathedral of light as if the canopy of branches have become rose windows.

Oil on canvas.

30x48"

Through the leaves, Oil on Canvas, 30 inches by 48 inches (76 cm by 122 cm) I've completed this painting and it has been a true labour of love. It's a painting that is a metaphor for much more on so many levels. We can all choose to walk past the dried leaves infront of us, push past those distractions or barriers, walk through cold waters towards light and love. We can't be afraid of moving forward because there is much to see, feel and explore. I choose light. I choose to be daring. I choose love always. So take my hand and walk with me. Let's make this an adventure filled with hope and love. What do you see beyond the leaves?

Oil on canvas.

24x18"

Out of the Shadows, Oil on Canvas. 18 inches by 24 inches (61 cm x 46 cm). I've completed this painting using a new process that is slightly different with diluted oil paint layered systematically. The atmosphere and light in this works has punch. I feel this painting is sassy, has attitude and it's own soul. When we move out of the ever changing colours of the shadows, where reds and blues collide, who knows what emotions are stirred. Move to the light, move towards love. Find that radiance and warmth to bath in and perhaps, every now and then be bold.

Oil on canvas.

30x24"

Classic Rock, Oil on Canvas, 24 inches (61 cm) x 30 inches (76 cm). Paintings are an interesting process because they are always more than one thing. Yes this is a painting of two trees on an outcrop rock Island in Georgian Bay on a hot and hazy summer day. No doubt about it. But it's also a metaphor of love against all odds with two intertwined and interwoven spirits in an open armed embrace for the ages. All love should be as daring and bold. So, stand tall and hold on tight and enjoy the embrace!

Oil on canvas.

18x24"

Peaceful, Quiet, Beautiful. Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24. This is the second in the Peaceful, Quiet Series of paintings. The painting is complete and drying. I'm very pleased with the result. The multilingual mantra of Peaceful, Quiet, Beautiful was a very moving experience for me and reflects the multicultural fabric of my great country. Stronger because of the wonderful mix of cultures and people. This red heart is beating passionately and with much love. This is a tribute to Canada with 100 languages and cultures reflected on each red maple leaf. Each echo the phrase, Peaceful , Quiet, Beautiful.

Oil on canvas.

16x20"

In the Garden, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20. An oil painting in an apple orchard that is also a metaphor. The light shines brightly through the tree branches and leaves to illuminate the apple in the garden. In completing this piece, I've made the lines look like a stain glass window much like those found in a Cathedral to give it a biblical feel. If the apple is love and free will, why wouldn't Eve pick it and take a bite? Given a choice to be submissive, subservient and obedient or have free will, intelligence and strength of character, of course she takes a bite. And of course, she chooses love. If Adam were a self confident strong individual, he would applaud and celebrate the choice. Or is it just an apple in a garden?

Oil on canvas.

18x24"

Through your Eyes, My Sunset, Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24. This piece plays with the idea that a painting can generate its own light and be luminescent. A sunset is a personal, passionate and intimate experience that really can be breathtaking. It can be peaceful, quiet and serene but also blazing with colour, and incredibly beautiful. Literally, it can be breathtaking. As you can tell, I love my sunset! And always will!

Oil on canvas.

30x24"

Through your Eyes, My Sunrise, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30. Although every sunrise has it's beauty, some always seem to have a special something. Painted with love, care and emotion, I feel it has both a spiritual quality and passionate energy and a sense of hope and possibility. It is both far east in it's feel but also truly Canadian!

Oil on canvas.

22x28"

Garden Blossom Blast, Oil on Canvas, 22 x 28. In this large oil painting, I decided to paint one of the first clematis blossoms of the season at dusk on a wet day. What was absolutely wonderful was being able to paint diffused daylight, water and garden light through leaves. If you look closely you'll see the progression, layering and thought process. Painting with oil is always about patience, perseverance and planning. I feel that the photograph of this painting doesn't do it justice. It must be seen.

Oil on canvas.

18x24"

Don Valley Weeping Willow, Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24, Don Valley Golf Course. Every Wednesday morning at 6:00 am I golf at the Don Valley Golf course. It's such a wonderful course with so many trees in the heart of Toronto. When I walk the valley, the city literally disappears. On the course there are many majestic Weeping Willow trees that are between 200 and 450 years old. I often wonder how many people have walked by. How many tears has this willow shed? How many changes have occurred during those years? The tree's bark has so many gnarly bits that are ragged and lumpy. This particular tree looks like it has someone trying to escape from inside but the bark has it trapped. It definitely is the tree's prisoner. Take a walk with me!

Oil on canvas.

24x18"

On the Verge of Spring, Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24. Every year at the beginning of March in Canada, we are between seasons. Winter snow is still around but in some places with some milder temperatures, icy lakes have melted and some evidence of spring's imminent approach is visible. This painting is about my desire for winter to be over and spring to be here. I love spring with its colour, new life, hopes and possibilities. This painting, with its brighter sky, shimmering water, elements of new growth is about anticipation.

Oil on canvas.

20x16"

Little Italy Remembered Circa 1970, College Street, Toronto, Ont. Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20. It was great to have grown up in the Little Italy area of Toronto. College Street was always a buzz of activity with merchants and their wear, family run grocery stores, cheese shops, fish mongers and vendors of bric a brac. Sights, sounds, smells galore. I loved those red brick buildings, old shops with awnings, and random window displays. But before the stores opened, and shops were set up, there was a quiet, a lull that was wonderful. This is my memory; slightly hazy, and still.

Oil on canvas.

16x20"

Pond Reflections, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20. In my garden I have a small pond that I love. Every spring, I rearrange all the rock that surrounds it, redo the waterfall and add the face of Neptune to a different position. I love to sit by the pond, listen to the waterfall, watch the birds and other animals drink and bath there and just reflect on things. There's always a sense of calm by the pond. It's like therapy. This is my painting of it.

Oil on canvas.

18x24"

My Tulip Garden, Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24. I just added the last brush strokes to this piece; signed and varnished it. I'm very excited about My Tulip Garden because it is completely done out of my imagination. I wanted it to be a blaze of colour; bright and vibrant. I also wanted to paint a sense of movement in the tulips and leaves with great depth between foreground and back. The flowers pop and move depending on where you stand to view the work.

Oil on canvas.

16x20"

Clematis on Red Brick (Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20) is a paintings that is inspired by clematis growing in my garden. They are spectacular when in bloom and add such a pop of colour. They always bring joy when in bloom, and remind me of how glorious nature can be. I hope you get the same feeling.

Oil on canvas.

16x20"

Clematis on Trellis (Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20) is a painting that is inspired by clematis growing in my garden. They are spectacular when in bloom and add such a pop of colour. They always bring joy when in bloom, and remind me of how glorious nature can be. I hope you get the same feeling when you see this painting in person.

Oil on canvas.

16x20"

Winter Stream, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20. Winter Stream is an imagined scene inspired by a trip to British Columbia. Streams in winter are magical. We've all seen them on a walk right after newly fallen snow. They are always wonderful to watch and very magical; the sound, the frozen edges, the clear water! Love fresh snow and the play of colour and shadow. They are never truly white. Have a look next time!

Oil on canvas.

14x11"

Azzurri Coast, Amalfi Coast, Italy. Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14. As part of my Amalfi blue Period, I am reminded of the many magnificent places to visit all along this magical coast. I am also reminded of the incredible pasta dishes, gelato, seafood and Lemons! I'm feeling the Azzurri magic set in again. I hope you do too.

Oil on canvas.

20x16"

Boat for Hire, Quidi Vidi, St. John's Newfoundland. Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20. There's always something magnetic about boats and water for me. I'm always drawn to them; their colour, rugged elegance and symmetry. There were so many boats to choose from that misty, rainy morning but this one stood out. This one's for hire.

Oil on canvas.

16x20"

Misty Morning, Quidi Vidi, St. John's Newfoundland, Canada. Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20. This is one of many that have been inspired by a recent visit to Newfoundland. On one misty, rainy morning, we headed over to Quidi Vidi and had a magical walk around this scenic spot. Despite the rain, mist and grey nature of the morning, Quidi Vidi did not disappoint! It was wonderful. After our walk we had a great meal at the historic Mallard Cottage in Quidi Vidi. This is an attempt at capturing the subdued colours and grey feel of the visit.

Oil on canvas.

20x16"

On a recent visit to Newfoundland, we decided to explore the Avalon Peninsula and the Irish loop. We came across a tiny community called Witless Bay. I decided to explore the beach and came across interesting rock formations, an incredible bay and wonderful reflections in the water. The sky was definitely Witless and spectacular!

Oil on canvas.

20x16"

Quidi Vidi is such a magical place to visit in Newfoundland. During one wet and misty morning, I was struck by the incredible atmosphere created by the combination of water, rock and sky. It definitely inspired this piece!

Oil on canvas.

20x16"

Muskoka Walk was inspired by my many walks around the Muskoka area of Ontario this fall. The colours seemed so brilliant against the blue waters.