This week we are presenting two oil sketches on the same theme, the painter and his model. I applaud the way this artists lines echo the curves of his model. Mostly done in black,orange and browns, this one is full of textures, as it was painted over an autumnal landscape, which you can still see … More Painter and Model
There once was a drinking establishment at Dundas and Clarence that featured a lot of blues music on their stage. I painted two large canvases for their windows to advertise the fact. Here are three sketches I made in preparation. There’s a rockin’ little trio under the spotlight tonight. Here we’re onstage with the band, … More The Blues
The hazy heat of summer is behind us, giving way to shorter days and cooler nights. One of the consolations of the arrival of fall is the change in the colour of the leaves , which adds new tones of red, yellow and orange to the fresh greens of the landscape. Here are two autumnal … More Autumn
In Greek mythology, Leda, the daughter and wife of kings, catches the eye of Zeus, who transforms himself into a swan to seduce her. These are two paintings of their encounter. The first is an older version done in oils in muted colours and a somewhat realistic style. I like the shadows and reflections, which … More Leda and the Swan
Barry Trower 