Expressing my passion during this pandemic

Alone, Yet Self Absorbed,

  12x18 watercolor on yupo paper.  While in solitude during this covid19 pandemic, I thought I'd paint myself, painting myself.

Food for Thought (donated)

 8x20 watercolor.  Thank you to everyone who participates in helping others during these troubled times. Keep up the good work.

Missing my Friends,

 11x14 watercolor.  I miss my friends during these challenging times.

New World 2020,

 12x16 watercolor. Many signs of  todays' times, can you spot them all in this painting?  There are at least 5 innuendos. 

Pandemic Blues, 

12x16 watercolor, as in the many colors of blue, not the sad blue.  Whats your interpretation?

                                                                   Social  Dist-dancing (not available for sale)


                                              

WINSTON AND ANASTASIA (not available for Sale)

It was amazing to watch this couple compete.  I took some photographs and this 16x20 acrylic is based on one of the photos.  Winston Tam and Anastasia Novikoka represent Canada in the world Latin and 10 dance amateur championship.

Pas de Deux (SOLD)

For my love of dancing I created "Pas de Deux", 20 x 26 watercolor.   Experimenting on mylar for this painting has opened up a whole new world for me.  If you look closely at the texture in the artwork, you will notice how the paint puddled on the surface before it dried allowing time for the colors to granulate.  Similar effect you get when paint on yupo, so much fun.

Hugs and Kisses

This 22 x 28 watercolor is painted on Yupo paper.  Yupo is a unique synthetic surface that prevents absorption of the paint thus making this technique quite challenging.  Next, I will try acrylic inks on Yupo, stay tuned...

Etosha

Etosha is a tryptich that was painted on three canvases, each measuring 12"x 48".  Thank you Norm Antonio for the reference photograph.  I'm looking forward to submitting this piece into juried shows.  One day I hope to visit Africa and see these wonderful wild beast with my own eyes.

The Boathouse

Every September, I attend the Central Ontario Art Association,  special painting event, at Geneva Park near Orillia Ontario.  I took this photograph of the boathouse, where the oil painters set up.  Its reflections from the dock amazed me....

TAP DANCE

All Ontario Microbrew in Watercolor by Deb Riopelle

TWISTED PINE

Twisted Pine,  18x24 acrylic

The following web file is a short trial video with further details about this painting. Copy and Paste the text in your browser.

http://www.optimalhealthsecrets.com/dance/debriopelletwistedpine.mp4

Harvest Moon and Christmas Waltz

Two more acrylic commissions for my friend Brian that were raffled at his dance before the holidays. Combining my love of dance with my passion to create. A little late posting these, a lot of fun painting these.  Certainly a lot of complements and encouragement.

Smoky Lake, Lake Ontario

11 x 14 inches, watercolor

ZIG and ZAG (SOLD)

I painted this 24 x 30 acrylic from a photo I took in Florida.  It was the first time I saw zebras in reality, I felt as if I saw unicorns, it was a surreal experience.  Come see it in the show in Tillsonburg

There will be an opening reception for the OCCI Members Show at the Station Arts Centre on Thursday, October 25th from 7 - 9 pm.

The Show will run from October 24th - November 22nd.

Station Arts Centre,  41 Bridge St W, Tillsonburg, ON

RIP Gord Downie 2 SOLD

On the first anniversary of our famous Gord Downies' death, I thought I'd post this commissioned Acrylic.  Contact me at 519-533-2360 if you would like me to paint something for you.

Wet and Wild

Pictured here is Wet and Wild 12x12 acrylic.  Appears deserted, yet wild with color and texture.

Tractor Grave site

My 12x12 acrylic, painted with the palette knife is on display at the ART With Panache art gallery among 2 more of my pieces.  This juried exhibition,  "BE Squared", will be on from October 3 to October 31, at 140 Fullerton St, Talbot Center,  London Ontario.