The November Hat Trick

This November, I'll be exhibiting my work in three major shows. 

First, I'll be participating in the 20th Annual Festival of Smalls at Art Interiors, located at 446 Spadina Road #203 in Forest Hill Village, Toronto. The show begins Saturday November 9th. Visit www.artinteriors.ca for details. For the duration of this show, "smalls" will be sold for $250 and under. I'll be showing 12" x 12" paintings of Ferrero Roche chocolates and lattes, and 10" x 10" framed drawings of Hershey's Kisses. Any of these would make the perfect holiday gift. Get yours before it gets eaten up! 

From November 28th - December 8th, I'll be at the One of a Kind Christmas Show, selling new and familiar pieces from the "Tasting Room" series. This is another perfect opportunity to buy unique and timeless gifts for your loved ones. On weekdays and Saturdays, the show runs from 10am - 9pm. On Sundays, the show runs from 10am - 6pm. Don't miss the "Late Night Shopping" on Thursday, December 5, which will run until 11pm! For more information, visit: http://www.oneofakindshow.com/toronto/index.php

Finally, on December 5th, I'll have work in The Elaine Fleck Gallery Holiday Show. The Opening reception will take place at 888 Queen Street West, from 6pm-9pm. RSVP elaine.fleck@rogers.com, or visit www.elainefleckgallery.com for details.

I hope to see you at these exhibitions! Make this holiday season an inspiring one.

What to expect at DFS13, Booth #328

The Delicious Food Show is only four days away! Viewers can expect a medley of new and familiar pieces from the "Tasting Room" series, which will be exhibited for sale in booth #328. Here's what you need to know: 

October 25-27, 2013

Friday      11am-10pm

Saturday   10am - 7pm

Sunday     10am - 6pm

Better Living Centre

195 Princes' Boulevard, Exhibition Place

Toronto, Ontario

Tickets: https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=DFS2013#.UmXdlTkTFSV

And here's a sneak peek...

"Tasting Room - Kisses"   Pencil drawings   21" x 21" each, framed

"Tasting Room - Ferrero Rochers"   Acrylic paintings  12" x 12" each

"Tasting Room - Bagel"   Acrylic on canvas   36" x 36"

"Tasting Room - Toast"   Limited edition print, based on original acrylic painting    24" x 24"

"Tasting Room - Avocado"    Limited edition print, based on original acrylic painting    24" x 30"

"WAKEUP!"   Acrylic on canvas   12" x 12"

"Tasting Room - Kisses"   Graphite drawings   10" x 10" each, framed

Be sure to stop by, and please spread the word!

Latest Work

Here are my latest paintings from the "Tasting Room" series: a 3-foot tall cup of coffee, and a square-foot Ferrero Rocher. This week, I'll be finishing a set of 16 Ferrero chocolates, which will make their debut at The Delicious Food Show at the Better Living Centre from October 25-27. Stay tuned for the finished grouping, and be sure to visit booth 1034!  https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=DFS2013#.UlHYKzkTFSV

Alex's Coffee, Acrylic on Canvas, 36" x 24"

Acrylic on Canvas, 12" x 12" (1/16)

A little bit of string, and a whole lot of love.

I just finished the most amazing commission for an even more amazing family. They wanted a piece of art that reflected the energy in their home, and I couldn't think of a more perfect idea than this 5-foot long wood panel that spells out "love u" in nails and coloured string. 

I had a blast working on this piece, which I am slightly obsessed with. There have already been a few requests for smaller scale pieces in this style, and I invite anyone to commission their own nail & string design. I am still working on my photorealist paintings, but projects like this allow me to exercise my creativity. I've become better acquainted with my hammer & nails, and hopefully this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.  

"love u," string and nails, 36" x 60" 

Nuit Blanche Exhibition!

On Saturday, October 5th, I'll be showing two paintings in a Nuit Blanche exhibition at The Elaine Fleck Gallery on Queen West. The iced coffee, shown below, is my latest addition to the "Tasting Room" series. It certainly seems that my recent work is coloured by my love of breakfast.  

Be there or be square.

"Tasting Room - Iced Coffee," Acrylic on Canvas, 48" x 36"

"Tasting Room - Toast," Acrylic on Canvas, 48" x 48"

Done and Done.

I just finished the largest painting I've ever worked on. This piece, shown below, will be installed as a mural for a leading internet search company. The shippers are on their way over, and soon, this massive  work of art will find a new home in Montreal. 

Acrylic on Canvas, 8ft x 7.5ft

This painting was based on a photograph by David Dworkind, a talented Montreal architect and photographer. Dworkind's work challenged me to use new techniques and new colours, in order to bring his image to life on a massive scale. The hot-pinks and vibrant-blues were a blast to work with, and every time I moved onto a new section of the piece, I gained a new appreciation for the project as a whole. Here are some photos of my journey with this piece, entitled "Computer Guts."

Detail

Click here for a time-lapse video of this piece as it comes to life:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ9sXyIsnzA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUYin9jH1rQ1x8TgW3AQKQ1Q

Martha and Me

I couldn't be more excited about my involvement in The Delicious Food Show, sponsored by The Food Network. This October, I'll be showing and selling brand-new art from the Tasting Room Series, alongside hundreds of cooking demos, tastings, hands-on workshops, and appearances by international chefs including Lynn Crawford, David Rocco, Nadia G, and Chuck Hughes. Stay tuned for more details!

The Delicious Food Show is thrilled to announce that lifestyle expert Martha Stewart will join its roster of celebrity chefs! Her appearance is presented by Home Depot Canada, exclusive distributor of Martha Stewart Living Kitchens. Join Martha on Friday, October 25th, and don't forget to stop by the Tasting Room! 

Get your tickets now:

https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=DFS2013#.UhbTZzkTFSV