These works were painted on location at the James Baird Art Residency in the picturesque Pouch Cove, Newfoundland. Works are either birch board measuring 9x12 inches or canvas. My primary aim was to personally interpret both the surrounding community and the unique landscape, drawing inspiration from a blend of historical and personal photographs. The conditions in February proved to be quite challenging for plein air painting, which prompted me to adapt my approach and ultimately work in the studio instead.
0625_03_25_ Pouch Cove All Dressed Up
Pouch Cove All Dressed Up in the 20’s these young ladies are on the left panel of a diptych.
12 × 9 inches acrylic on birch panel
0626_03_25_ "Pouch Cove young people "All Dressed Up"
“Pouch Cove all dressed up in the 20’s” these young people are on the right panel of a diptych.
12 × 9 inches | acrylic on birch panel
0624_03_25_ Bill Tuff 1940
A small park with a great lookout was named after William (Bill) Tuff a local WWII hero. Signage engraved in metal at the park had a period photo of Bill which I referenced for a painted image.
12 × 9 inches | acrylic on birch panel |
0627_03_25_ Pouch Cove circa 1910
Two young ladies posing for photographer around 1910. Probably dressed as part of a wedding party.
12 × 9 inches | acrylic on birch panel
0628_03_25_Pouch Cove From My Window
Pouch Cove looking South West from my window.
9 × 12 inches | acrylic on panel board
0631_03_25_Pouch Cove_Mr Ryan Senior
Mr Ryan Senior, Pouch Cove resident circa 1930.
12 × 9 inches acrylic onbirch panel
0632_03_25_Pouch Cove Ladies in Winter Coats
12 × 9 inches | acrylic on canvas board
0633_03_25_Pouch Cove Ladies in Winter Coats
12 × 9 inches | acrylic on canvas board