Harper Nation.

For my materials and techniques painting course this year I had to create a multimedia piece that used more materials then paint. At the same time the assignment was to recreate or contradict a famous painting from the past. Harper Nation was inspired by Eugene Delacoix's Lady Liberty Leading the People (1830).

Using mostly cardboard, egg cartons, old clothing, and newspaper clippings I commented on the direction I felt Canadian democracy was headed in the heat of prorogation and writing the budget. The piece is 4 by 3 feet, my largest painting on a canvas to date.


Putting some perspective on the piece.

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The orginal, a French revolution epic.

I get by with a little help from Bob Ross.

Thanks to the internet and Bob Ross, I have now expanded my portfolio to include the following lovely landscapes:

My first attempt.. not bad.
Given to Grandma and Grandpa Lindenas.

Oil on Canvas.
24 x 18 inches.

Landscape Number 2.

Oil on Canvas.
16 x 20 inches.

Mountain Waterfall.

Oil on Canvas.
18 x 24 inches.

Now to explore his technique a little on my own. I think I can have fun with this.

Mural Painting 2009.

  I was commissioned by Calumet Council to paint a mural which included animals from all the houses of residence, it took roughly 3 weeks to complete by myself, but it was a pretty wicked experience and now my legacy at York is there forever... or until another council paints over it.

Latex Wall Paint, on a large wall.
June 2009.
Room 100 Calumet College, York University.

Bob Marley - Work in Progress

See the completed piece > here. <

Bob Marley Portrait
Oil on Canvas
A work in progress, started Winter 2008 just after the York strike began.