Northern Ontario Rocks no. 3

My painting Northern Ontario Rocks no. 3 is part of a new series I’ve been working on this year that is inspired both by the beauty of Northern Ontario and techniques learned from working for Rockscapes of Canada. Starting in 2024 I had the opportunity to work with the family owned, Guelph based business Rockscapes of Canada. They specialize in making artificial rocks from concrete. I was hired to paint the rocks to look realistic. The largest project I’ve worked on with them is the London Children’s Museum. I’ve applied techniques learned from that experience to canvas.

There is no shortage of beautiful rock formations to inspire in northern Ontario. The works of Ed Bartram are also a large inspiration for this series. The wispy edges of the sky are done to embrace the abstract in the realism.

Painted with professional level acrylics on a gallery wrapped, archival quality, acid-free heavy duty canvas with kiln-dried stretcher bars and wooden frame.

The painting wraps around the sides of the canvas for a clean and seamless finish and does not require framing.

Sprayed with UV protecting varnish.  Although I treat all my work with a UV protecting spray, hanging artwork where it gets direct sunlight for a prolonged time can result in sun damage over time.  Please be aware of this when deciding where to hang your artwork.

Sawtooth self-leveling hanger or gallery wire affixed to back of canvas frame for ready hanging.

I typically work by applying paint in thin layers.  This can make my work more delicate than some.  Please use caution when handling original artwork to prevent damage.

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