Author: Cheryl

This painting has about 7 layers of paint, and I’m loving the sense of depth that this creates. The collaged glass dots suddenly reminded me of those dots on maps that you see in malls or at the start of a hiking trail – and so the title “You Are Here”. Acrylic with collage by Cheryl O – collection of the artist. 

 

This one was painted mostly from life. While observing the beautiful vase of sunflowers and painting, I also had a photo of one of Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower painting beside me. That way I could try to use some of his brush strokes and techniques in my own sunflower painting. “Vincent’s Vision” 16″ x 12″ – acrylic – $336.00 + HST Available from the artist. 

Although this painting has a subject, it would qualify as an abstract painting because of its style. “Horse Scape” – 16″ x 20″ – acrylic $387. + HST Available from the artist. 

I know you like the laundry detail – everyone does 🙂  Lake Como Remembered – acrylic collage – 20″ x 16″ $387. + HST Available from the artist. 

The first painting from my photos taken on a recent Italy trip. Lots more photos I hope to paint! Cinque Terre – acrylic collage – 30″ x 24″ $612. + HST Available from the artist. 

Somewhere between abstract and realism, I felt a strong sense of motion, power, and grace in the flow of colour that happened here. “Spirit of the Wind” 30″ x 36″ acrylic $810. + HST – available from the artist. 

There are times when it seems there is an abstract painting calling out to me to give birth to it. Often I am too busy with course planning or other things in life to pay attention. This time I listened. I have for quite awhile noticed my dislike of the word “balance”. It seems to me that balance in life fights against a passionate immersion into creativity. This painting is a celebration of the idea of leaving balance behind. Can you sense that in the painting? What do you think of this concept? “The Unexpected Joy of Losing Your Balance” acrylic by Cheryl O – 24″ x 30″ – $612. + HST available from the artist 

Just got back from 2 amazing weeks in Italy. Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, Lake Como – and the wonderful Italian countryside dotted with charming medieval towns. So many delightful photo references – expect I will be painting every moment possible! The watercolour below was done during the trip on watercolour paper. Door – Venice, 8″ x 11″.