Midlake Art Studio

My latest portrait, “Precious One” Oil on board: 18”x14”
It is hard to look around the world and see what is happening- have we gone mad?? This painting is a subtle glimpse of what we should be stopping to think about; I wanted a strong vivid color to grab the attention of the viewer, and I wanted the viewer to be able to look into her eyes.
At her left ear, it says in Arabic ‘beautiful young soul’ and to her right, up by her hair, it says (the feminine) precious, also in Arabic. I chose Arabic because it is a Semitic language.
We are trafficking children, abusing children, enslaving children, bombing and killing children, and it’s happening worldwide, in (almost) every country. Children are the most precious things we have in this world, and what have we done… it’s heartbreaking, tragic and appalling . We’ve all gone mad💔.

“Mongolian beauty”. Oil on Board; 18”X14”.

“Centurion Singer” this was an interesting piece to tackle. This sewing machine is 100 years old this year, and I enjoyed the challenge of painting it. They were sure built to last, and people still use them. I hope it brings fond memories to you. Oil on board; 14”X 18”

A framed drawing from one of the artists here at the studio
Charcoal and white pastel on blue paper. Image size: 18” X 12”

“The Spat between Pat & Matt”. Oil on Board: 9”X 14”
Artist: Bahar, from here at Midlake Art studio in Calgary’s South East.

“Family artifacts” 11”X 14” Oil on board By Judy,one of the artists here at Midlake Art Studio.

My latest endeavour; “This Land is my Land” image size: 20”x 28” Frame size: 32”X 40” pastel on sanded paper. The Bison is the largest animal in North America; the icon of the American west. I wanted to give him presence with a rustic frame, so I made him fairly large and made the frame myself. I hope you like it, thanks for looking!!

“Steam Engine #93” Charcoal and white pastel on blue paper. Image size: 10” X 16”

Painting I recently finished. “Tequila Mourning” image size; 5”X11” I made the frame as well.

Just wrapped up this painting called “Who Shot the Sheriff” Oil on board, 36”x 43” I hope it brings a smile to your face!

A commission I did a couple of years ago. Clowns of Murano, oil on board. 12”x20”