Olivana

A continuing evolution…an exploration in the abstracted representation of realism. As in the Chroma Series, choosing only three pigments and working in the monochromatic scale, this time with dominant light greys and white, accented with dark greys and browns. In this new series, I strive to embrace the inherent serenity of a landscape, in a balance between the layered textural and visual elements of these compositions.

Still embracing the monochromatic serenity of a winter scene, while adding an element of colour in sculpted birds and berries to convey the wonders that can be witnessed during the season.

Moving beyond the graphic detail and realism of my earlier paintings and drawings, I am now finding great joy in exploring the drama of abstract representation in this new series I call "Chroma". Using techniques developed in my original abstract explorations, I use a variety of acrylic mediums to create texture, by sculpting and painting on the canvas. My goal is to embrace the inherent vigor of every representation through composition and the use of bold mono chromatic pigments…the dominant black with white, accented with browns and greys.

A visual exploration in mindscape, imageries of structure and flow. The duality in our sensibility of being... order and disorder. In this series the continuing play with texture and colour, creating dimensional illusions. Spaces... segmented... connected.

A fun diversion in technique. A variation on popular mixed media method, but staying true to the tradition of only pigments on canvas through the use of poured and cured skins, adhered with acrylic based mediums. The joy of collage, enhanced with brushed background…a world of illusions to explore.

Most of my landscape paintings are recreations from personal photographs. Many of these are scenes from my community in Unionville, Ontario. This is a composite of acrylic or watercolor paintings, depicted on either canvas or paper.

On close observation of a flower, I am amazed by the intricacies of pattern and color. I enjoy the challenge against time...recreating the delicate beauty before the flower fades. These still life illustrations are created on paper or canvas, using color pencils, acrylic or watercolor paint.

Visual expression derived through experimentation with techniques, using combinations of paints, varnishes and colours on canvas. These are process inspired visions, in the creation of abstract images… for imagination in the viewing.

Sculpting on canvas with acrylic mediums. Creating depth with flowing contours and rough textures, enhanced with colour… sometimes bold, sometimes subtle. These are a continuation of my love for experimenting with techniques, in the creation of process inspired art.