I try my best
to create atmosphere in my paintings, to convey subtle variations
in light effects on the landscape. This is the measure of
success in my opinion. The texture and tonal depth achieved
with oils, has given me the ability to convey what I like
best in painting. Working with watercolour and acrylic media
in my early efforts, helped me to evolve.
Subject matter for me is a compilation from figurative studies,
to outdoor still life, anything with dramatic lighting. Of
course towering cumulus always fascinates.
I've attempted to capture the genius strokes of artists like
John Singer Sargent and Gerhardt Richter,
tempered with admiration for William Merritt Chase.
Not an easy task.
I like to keep other
interests in my life and one is swing dancing, with a great crowd
in Toronto and the Buffalo area.This form of dance is very interpretive
and challenging. It brings dance to a fine art when the dancers put
years of effort into their basic talents.
Even within the swing dance community there are many variations on
styles of dance. I have a preference for West Coast swing and something
called Hustle.
My style of dance may not be the norm, but, this is very interpretive.The
dancers are very friendly and accommodating at all times. It's my
other family. I'm a swingdanzguy.
The social connections have helped keep some of my sanity.
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