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PAINTING OF THE MONTH - March 2010 · Mar 22, 01:29 pm

This painting is the largest single panel commission to date, at 40” x 80”. The client wanted a tall, rugged cliffface with high contrasting shadows to remind her of Ontario North. The piece was created for their condo in downtown Toronto, noting the 16 foot ceilings and expansive windows.

— Carol Currie

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Paintings of the month - FEBRUARY 2010 · Feb 28, 02:32 pm

The first piece, “Long View” is a nice simple, medium sized triptych, commissioned by a referred client for her husband’s 50th birthday. It installs at 12” x 48”. It was inspired by the expansive views of Silver Peak, Killarney Provincial Park.

The second piece, “Towering Rock” is a substantial piece installing at 36” x 90”, commissioned by collectors who wanted something with drama and rugged boulders. We have decided to situate a tree on the left panel, which will be completed by mid-April. In the mean time, the piece is being displayed in our gallery.

— Carol Currie

Sunny Weekend of February 21st · Feb 21, 10:06 pm

Maybe it was the sunshine, but I was highly motivated to complete these two paintings this weekend. The first painting is the same one as shown in the previous blog as a work in progress … well, now it is finally completed. As well, I completed another commission – a much smaller scale comparatively at 12 × 48 … but is still a perfect size.

Through all this painting, I still managed to get down to the 11th Concession to follow the shoreline of the Bay at Cawaja Beach. The Bay is finally starting to get a thin layer of ice throughout. This will make a beautiful painting when I get to it. Since I haven’t attempted ice floats before, it will require some special thought.

— Carol Currie

Work In Progress - February 2010 · Feb 17, 04:45 pm

This painting is one of my largest commissions to date, at 36” x 90”. The client wanted a strong rugged, boulderous triptych.

— Carol Currie

Near Cawaja Beach, Feb 7, 2010 · Feb 8, 09:22 pm

Hard to believe there is so much open water in February, and sand along the beaches. Still too cold for a dip. Temps today were sub zero, sitting at -25 degrees, with the windchill. My hands were FROZEN from taking my mitts off for these great photos.

Yes, a winter series is in order.

— Carol Currie