experiments and studies

latex paint poured on wood panel

Still undecided if these are finished

I'm really enjoying the cracks that formed in the paint as it dried

Bull study drawing on newsprint

Woman with pigeon, study drawing on newsprint

portraits in progress

portrait of the artist's sister Alyana

Self portrait, 20 years old

Portrait of the artist's sister Tegan

Group Exhibiton at Moniker Gallery

 A couple weeks back I took part in a group show at Moniker Gallery.
I had a sculpture and a painting on display.

Boombox  (2012)

Beautiful Headache (2013)

Myself, critiquing the other artwork

Back on track

I decided to start renting a studio space.

Show Opening at the FCG

 Overall I was very satisfied with the opening. A surprising amount of people showed up and there was a lot of positive response to the artwork. Carson Teal and I were interviewed by LondonFuse, which was pretty sweet. The only negative thing about the opening was the lack of air conditioning, because it was HOT.

People looking at art and feeling sophisticated

Carson and I with big smiles

Yarn-bombed bikes by YUCK

view when you walk in

Carson Teal and one of his paintings

Myself and some of my sculptures

A few of my wooden electronics

Closeup of one of Carson Teal's painting

Beal Emerging Artist Exhibition at the Forest City Gallery

The Artwork of Carson Teal

Carson Teal is an artist that I have a lot of respect for. A natural artist and also a skilled musician, he excels in drawing, painting, and printmaking.  He is originally from London, Ontario, but has recently relocated to Toronto to study drawing and painting at OCAD University.

I was fortunate enough to share a studio space with him and experience his art. His work looks to be inspired by street art as well as abstract expressionism. He uses a technique of interweaving black lines over a colourful, vibrant background for his paintings and often depicts portraits of elderly men. The paintings have a very organic feel to them due to his incorporated line-work and drips.  It often reminds me of muscle tissue or of some sort of unreal plant that has begun to grow over the surface of the painting. 

I have included some of my favorite works that he produced in the last year.

A good example of how a purely abstract work can look like many things at once. I see letters all over the place in it and at the same time it makes me think of a live organ that is beating.

A personal favorite of mine that he also did as a series of prints. Carson, if you are reading this, I really want one of those prints.

This octagon shaped canvas turned out well. One of his best works in my opinion. A strong composition that brings a still life to mind.

One of the best things about this painting is that it works in all 8 directions it can be rotated. The angle it is at above is my favorite.

So many things I like about this piece. Everything from the subject matter to the oddly shaped surface it was painted on.

I can't wait to see what he creates in the years to come.