PaintBlog

Bob Dob brings a great sense of humour and storytelling to all of his work, which can be seen here on his site, and also here on his blog.  Enjoy!

You know what I love about a great painting?  It’s universal.  Well, at least more so than the German language, which is why I don’t know what Kathrin Hoffmann’s site says about her, but I sure enjoy her art!

I received an email this morning notifying me of an upcoming show at the Greener Pastures Contemporary Art Gallery here in Toronto.  The show will feature Sasha Pierce’s intensely detailed paintings that resemble woven fabric that has been pulled, stretched, and reassembled several times over.  The effect is impressive, and I can’t wait to see them in person.

I really enjoy the way Mary Iverson deals with her urban subject matter.  The geometric patterning derived from dense clusters of buildings is beautiful.  I just wish there were larger images on her site.

It only seems appropriate, as the 2008 Beijing Olympics begin today that I spotlight Lui Liu, who was trained as a painter in the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, before moving to Canada where he now lives and paints.  

His technique may be classic, but his subject matter is more often a blend of ancient fables and contemporary figures.  His portrait work is amazing as well.

There is a reason painters keep going back to nature for inspiration; when it works, it works.  

Case in point: Jay Turner.

I am really loving Paul W. Ruiz’s portrait work.  The way he deals with colour and shadow is beautiful.