Last Updated June 15, 2002
Some Works from 2002

The History of the Carnaval in Brazil

I recently gave a presentation to a local school about Carnaval in Brazil, in preparation of them painting a mural on the subject. I took in some props - objects from Carnaval from my visits and a series of paintings to outline how Brazil's Carnaval developed.

Brazilian Carnaval Paraphernalia

 

O entrudo
 
O entrudo                                                   2002
Acrylic and crayon conté on paper      34" X 22"
 

Baile de carnaval 1800

Baile de carnaval 1800                                  2002
Acrylic and crayon conté on paper      34" X 22"
 

Maracatu da zona da mata

Maracatu da zona da mata                                   2002
Acrylic and crayon conté on paper      34" X 22"
 

Maracatu patio de São Pedro

Maracatu patio de São Pedro                                2002
Acrylic and crayon conté on paper      34" X 22"
 

Bumba meu boi

Bumba meu boi                                        2002
Acrylic and crayon conté on paper      34" X 22"
 

Caboclinhos

Caboclinhos                                          2002
Acrylic and crayon conté on paper      34" X 22"
 

Frevo

Frevo                                                 2002
Acrylic and crayon conté on paper      34" X 22"

 

Poupore Carnaval Mural
 
I was impressed to see their vision of Carnaval in Brazil in their 3 X 20 metre mural.

 

The rest of the winter I have been painting for the Pontiac Artists' Studio Tour, as well as miscellaneous projects. CBC Records will be using one of my paintings on a CD of Hans Graff conducting the Calgary Philharmonic playing works by Brazilian composers Milhaud and Villa Lobos. 

 

Hommage à Rio

Homage à Rio                                                2002
Acrylic on canvas       20" X 16"
 

Still Life with Simple Things

Still Life with Simple Things                               2002
Acrylic and ink on paper       11" X 9"
 

Violão e flores

Violão e flores                                                2002
Acrylic canvas       16" X 12"
 

Dia musical

Dia musical                                                      2002
Acrylic on masonite       10" X 8"
 

Harmonia essencial

Harmonia essencial                                          2002
Acrylic on masonite       14" X 11"
 

Passaro e farol

Passaro e farol                                                    2002
Acrylic on masonite       24" X 12"
 

Dreaming Athens

Dreaming Athens                                              2002
Acrylic on masonite       18" X 15"
 

Cercle et serpent

Cercle et serpent                                   2002
Acrylic on canvas       9" X 12"
 

Still Life with Apples and Flowers

Still Life with Apples and Flowers                        2002
Acrylic on masonite      20" X 16"
 

Still Life with Belladonna

Still Life with Belladonna                                     2002
Acrylic on masonite       11" X 14"
 

Flor em movimento

Flor em movimento                                              2002
Acrylic and ink on paper       11" X 15"
 

Landscape with Cat

Landscape with Cat                                            2002
Acrylic on masonite       7" X 5"
 

Resting on the Rock

Resting on the Rock                                          2002
Acrylic on paper       11.5" X 7.5"
 
 

Rooster on the Roof 2

Rooster on the Roof 2                                2002
Acrylic on masonite       11" X 14"
 

Flores Azuis

Flores Azuis                                                      2002
Acrylic on canvas      20" X 16"
 

Centre en fleur

Centre en fleur                                                  2002
Acrylic on canvas       10" X 8"
 

Fool with Chicken and Eggs

Fool with Chicken and Eggs                              2002
Acrylic and watercolour on paper  10.5" X 8.5"
 

Le vent et les vagues

Le vent et les vagues                                   2002
Acrylic on masonite      30" X 14"
 

Crimson Hills, White Lake

Crimson Hills, White Lake                              2002
Acrylic on masonite    30" X 14"
 
 

La nuit et sa magie

La nuit et sa magie                                          2002
Acrylic on masonite     12 " X 10"
 
 

Couer de fleur

Coeur de fleur                                              2002
Acrylic on masonite     10 " X 12"
 
 

Coração Natureza

Coração Natureza                                            2002
Acrylic on masonite       20 " X 16"
 
 

Bien aimée avec fleurs

Bien aimée avec fleurs                                  2002
Acrylic on canvas     9 " X 12"
 
 

Inspired Man

Inspired Man                                           2002
Acrylic on masonite      16" X 20"
 
 

Passing Clouds

Passing Clouds                                                 2002
Acrylic on canvas       12" X 9"
  

Light in the Golden Field

Light in the Golden Field                                    2002
Acrylic on canvas       10" X 8"
 
 

Trilliums on a Windy Day

Trilliums on a Windy Day                                   2002
Acrylic on masonite       12" X 8"
 

Sleeping Cat

Sleeping Cat                                                 2002
Acrylic on canvas       12" X 16"
 

Houses and Hills

Promenade en liberté                          2002
Acrylic on canvas       10" X 8"
 

Houses and Hills

Houses and Hills                                               2002
Acrylic on masonite       20" X 20"
 

Interior with Piano and Cat

Interior with Piano and Cat                                  2002
Acrylic and watercolour on paper       16.5" X 12"
 

Monarchs in Flight

Monarchs in Flight                                             2002
Acrylic, graphite and gesso on paper       17" X 11"
 

Crépuscule au bord de l'eau

Crépuscule au bord de l'eau                                2002
Acrylic on canvas         16" X 12"
 

Of Butterflies and Flowers

Of Butterflies and Flowers                                   2002
Acrylic on canvas    14" X 11"
 

Pheasant

Pheasant                                                           2002
Acrylic on canvas    16" X 12"
 

Visit my  studio this August. See my exhibition in Montreal at Sky this July. Drop by the Somerset Village Gallery in August and see my work. I have recently been invited to the Florence Biennial (Bienalle di Firenze) in December, 2003. I'm honoured to have been invited, looking forward to visiting this artistic mecca and challenged by what to present.
 

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