Animals & Still Life

Oil on Canvas

Size: 20x16x1 (see full image below)

This painting was inspired by a peaceful moment in Muskoka, where these majestic geese were captured mid-flight. The graceful movement of their wings against the serene backdrop of nature reflects their quiet beauty and elegance. This scene, observed during a trip with my wife, compelled me to paint it immediately, drawing on the rich colors and textures of the landscape to highlight the geese’s strength and grace as they glide over the water.

Oil on Panel

Size Inches: 22×18 (this piece comes framed - see full image below)

This painting was completed approximately Nov 2024. The photo was taken in Muskoka summer that year.

Oil on canvas

Size: 24x12x1 (see full image below)

This still life uses deep, moody tones to highlight a pair of ripe apples surrounded by loose greenery and scattered cherries. Thick, impasto strokes bring energy to the fruit’s texture, while the contrast between the vibrant reds and earthy background creates a sense of quiet drama. The lighting feels almost theatrical, focused and intentional, drawing attention to the richness of natural form and colour against the subdued, shadowy backdrop.

Oil on Board (this piece comes framed - see below for full image)

Size Inches:20x18x2

Inspired by a quiet morning observed with my wife, the piece distills the raw elegance of these creatures into a moment suspended in time. The clouds, textured behind a hammered bronze sky, frame their flight, emphasizing both their freedom and the fleeting beauty of dawn. Every brushstroke layers resilience and grace, transforming the memory of their movement into a tribute to nature’s quiet magnificence—a dance of light, life, and enduring wonder.