A New York Interior

 One night, a had a dream that took place, somehow, between New York and Paris, in a city that borrowed traits from each other. In it, I went into a restaurant-like space, that had a serene atmosphere that made my day lovelier, even after waking. I couldn't forget it.

One day, shortly after, I was scrolling about on the 'net, and saw a picture of an interior from New York - that looked like it could have been from Paris. Or so it seemed to me. It was a restaurant, and an interior design place, from a firm that did architecture, and it looked as dreamy as the thing I'd dreamt. So, on a trip to New York City, I just had to go!

Of course it was different than my dream in real life, but absolutely lovely nonetheless. Lovely enough to paint. 

I did it, interested in how it might turn out, what might be relayed. The resulting painting - I don't know. It doesn't have all the suffused delicacy and serenity I was hoping for. But it does have a kind of frenetic energy to it - very New York. Rather lively! I hope Roman and Williams (the name of the firm) don't mind my little tribute.

'In Roman And Williams'

Oil On Canvas

12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.5 cm)

2026

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I Finished The Commission!

 Just an oil sketch, but there ya go.

'King Street West, Kitchener'

12 x 18 inches

Oil On Canvas

2026

Work In Progress

 A little oil sketch of King Street West, Kitchener, which is the town's de facto main street.

This one is a commission. I usually don't take them, but it's for a friend, so some of the worry is gone. She specified she wanted one "with less detail!" than my usual tight-ass style, so that seemed like an enjoyable challenge, too.

Preparatory ground and drawing...

Filling 'er in.

Another New Painting!

 Champ deMars, Dusk.

Oil On Canvas

12 x 24 inches (30 x 60cm)

2026

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New Painting

 Near The Bateau-Lavoir (#2)

Oil On Canvas

12 x 24 inches (30 x 60 cm)

2026

The National Gallery From Parliament Hill

 This is the second version of this view I've done. I love it so much.

I did my first version in 2010. It was about twenty by thirty inches.

This one is almost exactly the same view, but I'm amazed by how different they feel. Anyway, I think this one worked out well, in its own way.

The National Gallery From Parliament Hill

5' x 3' (150cm x 90cm)

Oil On Canvas

2025

Flâneur

 My solo show, "Flâneur", has been extended until December 6th, 2025.

It features over twenty paintings of New York City, Paris, Montreal and San Francisco.

It's at O'Connor Gallery, Gananoque, Ontario.

www.oconnorgallery.ca

Next Batch!

 Prepping for my next fourteen paintings.

Ottawa Potential! A view of the National Gallery from Parliament Hill.

More...!

Getting there...

Getting there. Lots of precision, getting all the fine bits done properly, and trying to keep them responsive with the light and atmosphere.

Last Paintings For My New Show

I just sent the last two paintings for my new solo show to O'Connor Gallery. That's about thirty paintings in total for the show. Whew!

The show is titled Flâneur, and features paintings of Paris, New York, San Francisco and Montreal.

It opens this Friday, October 24th, at O'Connor Gallery. 130 King Street East, Gananoque, Ontario.

 

Well, Maybe One Or Two More Might Fit In The Show...

I just finished two more.  

They will be in my show at O'Connor Gallery, Gananoque, opening October 24, 2025. 

'Boulevard de Magenta'

Oil On Canvas

20 x 30 inches

2025

'The Cormier, Université de Montréal' Oil on gessoed plywood panel 12 x 22 inches 2025

My New Solo Show: October 14, 2025

 My new solo show will be one month from now, on Friday, October 24th, at O'Connor Gallery, Gananoque, Ontario.

Titled "Flâneur", it will feature oil paintings of Paris, New York, San Francisco and Montreal.

Drawin' Rue Magenta

I love the clarity of drawing! Painting involves so many choices. But with drawing - there ya go!

Here we are, a little further along. Less precise but much more... painted!

Another Painting Of Montreal

 Rainy Night, Montreal

Oil On Canvas
9 x 12 inches
2025

This painting will be in my upcoming show on October 24, 2025, at O'Connor Gallery, Gananoque.

Finished Little Paintings

 Four little paintings, postcard-sized.

5.5 x 3.75 inches.

Oil on prepped wooden panel.

1-Palace Of Fine Arts

2-Belvédère Kondiaronk

2-Parc Jean Drapeau

4-From Alamo Square

These will be in my upcoming show at O'Connor Gallery, Gananoque. Opening Oct 24, 2025.

Making Little Paintings

After doing a bunch of long, drawin out larger works, it perks one up to do some quick smaller ones. These are 'one-day' paintings - in that the bulk of the work is laid down in one day - from drawing to painting.

That just leaves a few hours left to do some refining touch-ups and glazes, after the basic coat has cured.

1-Palace Of Fine Art, San Francisco

2-Parc Jean Drapeau, Montreal

3-Alamo Square, San Francisco

New Painting: Maintenance Workers, Eiffel Tower

 New painting, finally finished.

Maintenance Workers, Eiffel Tower Oil On Canvas 5 x 3 feet (150 x 90 cm) 2025 This painting will be in my upcoming solo show at O'Connor Gallery, Gananoque, October 24, 2025.

A New Painting

'Girl At The Opera Garnier'
Oil on gessoed wood panel.
12 x 21 inches
2025

This painting will be in my new solo show at O'Connor Gallery, opening October 24th, 2025.

Damn You, Napoleon III !

 Painting details, from the interior of the Palais Garnier, Paris. 

Goodness, this thing is complex! One aspect of painting I really enjoy is that the act of painting it makes you really look at it.

The Palais Garnier is breathtaking just about anywhere you look in it. But I can't believe the amount of detail and finesse in even the smallest parts. The level of artistry and skill employed, and the recognition of it all adding up to a unified whole is gobsmacking.

Oh! Well, suddenly, this is looking marblelous! (ba-dum-*cha*!)