These days, the Earth is on a collision course with the Perseid meteor shower, giving us a light show every evening if the weather allows. Today, we shall hitch a ride with the Chariot of the Sun to catch a little of the fireworks. In Greek mythology it was said that the sun was pulled across the … More Chariot of the Sun
Today we are heading to the Pinery, one of my favourite places on Lake Huron. There are only some light waves, but the swimming should be lovely. Don’t forget your sunscreen! ‘Til next week, Barry
Today’s blog features costumed revellers, perhaps celebrating Hallowe’en. I feel I have achieved a lively composition here with minimal application of paint. In painting, as in many things, it’s important to know when to stop. I hope you enjoy this week’s offering, and please check in again next week. As always, Barry
We’re in the full heat of summer now, so let’s get naked in the garden with the Bible’s first couple! In this Planet People poster, Eve holds out the forbidden fruit for Adam to sample. This gives them knowledge of good and evil, but causes them to be banished from paradise. In this second version … More Adam and Eve Revisited
As a young artist, I once spent a summer in the country with like-minded friends in an old clapboard house that belonged to my aunt. Here are two landscapes that derive from that time. There was a creek that ran through a valley nearby, and this was painted from some elevation. l like this honest … More Iona
Idyll; A pastoral scene, this one with a yellow gazelle. Here the woody sound of the recorder fills the forest. To idyllic times, Barry.
The Bible, a compelling compendium of ancient wisdom, thrilling stories, mythic characters and more, twisted out of shape by churches everywhere. One such thrilling story is that of Samson, Herculean hero until brought low by the seductive Delilah, who learns that the secret of his strength lies in his unshorn locks. Here a cool … More Samson and Delilah
Once again Salome dances the head off John the Baptist. I like the sense of light, space and movement I have achieved with this image. The king and queen react differently to the dance and poor John seems positively horrified! Here John is spared the indignity of the spectacle. I’m proud of Salome’s … More Salome Dancing
The sphinx is a hybrid creature from ancient times. To answer her riddle incorrectly meant certain death. Here is a poster featuring our theme. I have handicapped the brave approaching mortal to emphasize the danger. In the second image, you can see the vestiges of an autumnal landscape that I have painted over … More The Sphinx
Call me a fool but this week we are featuring images of jesters. The first is a drawing in charcoal on a children’s theme. The second is a painting that includes a fortune-teller. I like the mood and all of the diagonals in this composition. Lastly a painting of a jester and his king. … More Jesters
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