My Tondos series of 2024 looks to capture playful moments of family and friends at play. Capturing moments inbetween moments, I aim to allow the viewer to recall their own memories and for a connection with the paintings.
Making a commission is always a special project. Clients are looking to capture a special moment or memory of loved ones or events. I am happy to talk to you more about a commission you have in mind. Below are some tips for finding an image that would make a great commission in my style. I am always happy to arrange a photo shoot in the Toronto area to capture a special moment!
Tips for finding the right image
Point of View: When applying the blur it is best to have a side view of the subject
Lighting: Lately I have been focusing on capturing photos for painting at "magic hour," that pre-sunset time of the day.
Background: The best paintings have depth, so it is nice if there is a feature in the distance.
Colour Palette: I find that colours that blur really well are a sandy yellow colour, blue, light orange, light purple. The main thing is to stay away from a lot of red or green. Those colours tend to impact the colour tone of the whole artwork.
Movement: One of the things you might have been drawn to about my work is the movement. The blur technique works best when the figure implies movement.
Oil on Wood Panel | 36 x 60 inches | 2016 | Commissioned
Oil on Wood Panel | 60 x 40 inches | 2021 | Commissioned
Oil on Wood Panel | 36 x 36 inches | 2021 | Commissioned
Oil on Canvas | 24 x 36 inches | 2016 | Commissioned
Oil on Panel | 36 x 36 inches | 2020 | Framed | Commission
Oil on Panel | 6 x 6 inches | 2020 | Commissioned
Oil on Panel | 30x20 inches | 2020 | Commissioned
oil on panel | 8x10 inches | 2020 | Commissioned
Oil on Panel | 18x36 inches | 2018 | Commissioned
Oil on Panel | 20x50 inches | 2018 | Commissioned
Oil on Panel | 8x10 inches | 2018 | Commissioned
Oil on Panel | 16x12 inches | 2020 | Commissioned
Oil on Wood Panel | 16 x 20 inches | 2020 | Commissioned
Oil on Wood Panel | 20 x 16 inches | 2020 | Commissioned
Shorelines are defined as “the line along which a large body of water meets the land.” The paintings in this series capture the family memories that happen at this magical place on a shoreline. Beaches are an iconic part of childhood in the summer. They provide a location for swimming and sand exploration. I am drawn to these moments to share the nostalgic feeling of a day at the beach.
Oil on Panel | 40 x 30 inches | 2021 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 40 x 30 inches | 2021 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 12 x 12 inches | 2021 | Framed | $420
Oil on Panel | 9 x 12 inches | 2021 | Framed | $350
Oil on Panel | 60 x 40 inches | 2021 | Framed | $4650
Oil on Panel | 60 x 40 inches | 2021 | Framed | $4650
Oil on Panel | 18 x 36 inches | 2021 | Framed | $960
Oil on Panel | 18 x 36 inches | 2021 | Framed | $960
Oil on Panel | 18 x 36 inches | 2021 | Framed | $960
Oil on Panel | 6 x 6 inches | 2021 | Framed | $150
Oil on Panel | 9 x 12 inches | 2021 | Framed | $350
Oil on Panel | 6 x 6 inches | 2021 | Framed | $150
Oil on Panel | 8 x 6 inches | 2021 | Framed | $180
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2021 | Framed | $225
Oil on Panel | 6 x 6 inches | 2021 | Framed | $150
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2021 | Framed | $225
Inspired by the moments of beautiful light at night, these paintings capture the movement of the streets as people pass by.
Oil on Panel | 22 x 18 inches | 2019 | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 22 x 18 inches | 2019 | Framed | $860
oil on panel | 20 x 30 inches | Framed | $825
Oil on Wood Panel | 2015 | 12 x 12 inches | Framed in White | $420
Oil on Wood Panel | 2015 | 12 x 12 inches | Framed in White | $420
Oil on Wood Panel | 18 x 36 inches | Framed in Grey | $960
Oil on Panel | 12 x 12 inches | Framed in White | SOLD
Oil on Wood Panel | 36 x 60 inches | SOLD
oil on panel | 12 x 12 inches | framed | $420
Oil on Canvas | 15 x 30 inches | SOLD
Oil on Canvas | 48 x 48 inches | 2019 | Frame Available | $2400
Oil on Panel | 2016 | 12" x 12" | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 2016 | 12" x 12" | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 10 x 8 inches | 2016 | SOLD
Inspired by the joy of family times at the beach, this series was created from memories of summer at a cottage in Sauble Beach, Ontario.
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2019 | Framed | $225
Oil on Panel | 16 x 12 inches | 2019 | Framed | $500 | Available at Art Interiors
Oil on Panel | 16 x 12 inches | 2019 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 12 x 6 inches | 2019 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 12 x 6 inches | 2019 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2019 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2019 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 6 x 6 inches | 2018 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2019 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 8 x 6 inches | 2019 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 6 x 6 inches | 2018 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 10 x 10 inches | 2019 | Framed | $350 | Available at Art Interiors
Oil on Panel | 16 x 12 inches | 2018 | Framed | $500 | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 6 x 6 inches | 2018 | Framed | $150 | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2018 | Framed | $225 | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 6 x 12 inches | 2018 | Framed | $250 | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 6 x 8 inches | 2018 | Framed | $180 | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 6 x 6 inches | 2018 | Framed | $150 | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2019 | Framed | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2019 | Framed | $225 | SOLD
Inspired by beautiful summer days on the water by trees, these works capture the glow of the sun and the rich greens of the water.
Oil on Panel | 2019 | 12 x 12 inches | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 2019 | 10 x 10 inches | $350 | Available at Art Interiors
Oil on Panel | 2019 | 12 x 12 inches | SOLD
Oil on Panel | 2019 | 10 x 19 inches | $350 | Available at Art Interiors
