DISAPPEARING AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS

I've been feeling nostalgic toward the disappearing farm buildings as I see them crumbling down more and more over the years. Reproducing them in my interpretation is my way of preserving them.

GUARDIANS OF CENTREVILLE

I am pleased to announce  that my acrylic triptich "GUARDIANS OF CENTREVILLE"   48" by 36", has been accepted into the Paint Ontario juried show.  On Friday March 13th there will be an opening reception and awards presentation for artists, media, and collectors at the Lambton Heritage Museum from 6 to 9 p.m.

http://www.lambtonmuseums.ca/events/paint-ontario/

THE POPPIES GROW ART SHOW

WALTZING POPPIES 2   SOLD

" ECHOES "
Was painted in mixed media as a statement.  Although poppies are cheerful, colorful and lively, there is none of that in war.  In the painting the poppies are wilted and sad, as they drift off into the distance they appear to turn into a pool of blood.  The crosses in the foreground depict the graves of our brave soldiers, they are green as the grass as they have now become one. We must never forget the soldiers in the trenches. Because out of sight is out of mind, I  chose to also include the morbidity of the subject.

WALTZING POPPIES

These poppies I painted for the show has sold quite fast, I am in the process of painting a similar one for another interested art lover.  If you can't make it out for the opening, you have two months to see the show.

CANINE THERAPY

This Impressionistic Acrylic I recently painted, is based on a photograph of my friend and his best friend.

“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” 
― Milan Kundera

PATH OF NO RESISTANCE

I took the photo reference in October 2014, near Port Dover Ontario.  The fall colors were beginning to show and the sun was just about to set. Although my 24" x 30" acrylic appears to have resistance along the path, it is only a illusion due to the long dark shadows of the trees.

Quidi Vidi Newfoundland (sold)

I toured Newfoundland this past July and intend on painting a series with the use of my photographs. This acrylic painting shows the area of Quidi Vidi which is a neighborhood in St. Johns.  Quidi Vidi is the most beautiful and serene of the area, I hope to return someday.

FISHBONE BOG

This watercolor was painted from an old black and white photograph of a bog up north, somewhere around Kapuskasing Ontario.  The dead spruce trees remind me of fishbones. Its a pleasure to add my choice of color to the piece.

OREO

As I demonstrated how to paint this watercolor, a young spectator suggested I call him Oreo.

Ghosts of 1814 SOLD

                                SOLD at the OXFORD at WAR event in Centreville Ontario

 This painting represents the entities of our wounded soldiers during the final stages of the war of 1812 to 1814.  Hauntingly at Oxford on the Thames they are in uniform with their weapons over looking the torching of the mill.

Ingersoll Library Exhibit

 Enjoy a book and a coffee at the Ingersoll library in the atmosphere of my original art . Go to  http://www.ocl.net/Branches-hours/Ingersoll  for information on location and hours.  The following photos are a sample of what you will see.  For more information contact Deb Riopelle at 519 533 2360 or debriopelle@gmail.com  .

AGNES

THREE STAGES OF PAINTING AGNES

This past winter I went to a local farm and took photographs of the Scottish Highlander cows.  This cow had just given birth to a calf that same day.  I loved the expression on her face and the fact that icicles had formed on her fur/hair.  It was a very cold day, possibly -20 degrees,  her calf was shivering in the corner and I wondered if it would survive. Later, I found out the calf has survived and feel her mom merits being part of my collection, mostly due to this story.  

Paul Jackson Workshop

Last week I had the opportunity to take a three day workshop from the great Paul Jackson .
 www.pauljackson.com   Not only is he a great artist, but he is extremely entertaining with his stories and brought so much energy to the workshop. The following is my creation with the help of Paul.

REALM BELOW

This Friday May 16,  This painting will be showing among several others from Artist of Oxford Group  www.artistsofoxford.wordpress.com    at The Woodstock Art Gallery.  For more information go to the website  www.woodstockartgallery.ca  

REALM BELOW

by Deb Riopelle

12 x 16

watercolor on canvas

 My intent is to show that even in a small ecosystem there is wonderfull grandeur of creation making it majestic.  I chose to  paint this image to describe a phase of life into an aquatic kingdom .  The phase completes an entire circle.  Beginning with the the sunlight peering through the image creating photosynthesis for the plantlife.  Also, there is a bodily image as the head and arm shadowing over the surface to give a sense of higher power and creation. Then the tadpoles are feeding on the vegetation for nourishment. In the painting some tadpoles are swimming in a school and others are growing legs and their heads are beginning to develop.  At the end of the lifecycle a mature frog has developed.  Enjoy...