T.G.I.F, Queen and University

12 x 12 oil on canvas

On an early rainy Friday evening, a "suit" walks down Queen near University, heading home after a day of work in the Financial District of Toronto. The wonderful wrought iron fence of the The Law Society is visible on the right, illuminated by passing cars and the various lights of the city.

 

Winter Rain, University Ave, Toronto

12 x 12 oil on board

I toned down the colour in this scene and returned to a more subtle palette.

A young woman heads home from work during a winter rain.

Night Rain, King and University

6x6 oil on board

This is a small study for a potential larger painting. The night rain created a show of reflections at the corner of King and University in Toronto.

This painting is for sale through Daily Paintworks Auction.

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T.G.I.F., University and King

8x10 oil on board

When I took this photo, there was some snow still left, with piles of snow on the streetcorners. It was very rainy as downtown workers head home on a Friday. This scene is at the corner of University and King.

City Lights and Steam, Toronto

12 x 12 oil on canvas

Steam escapes from sidewalk grates on a cold evening near University in Toronto. The sign on the Beck taxi stands out against the line of streetcars.

Late Afternoon Light, King and University

24x24 oil on canvas

I did an 8x8 version of this scene and wanted to try it on a larger scale. I wanted to keep the looseness and spontanieity of the smaller picture. I tightened up more that I would have liked, but I'm ok with the result.

The late afternoon light is reflected off high rises, creating some shadows and highlights. The Union Building which is home to the Elephant and Castle is illuminated in the background.

(There is some glare on the picture, which I will correct when it dries and rephoto)