"Sharks in the Water"

8" x 10"
Oil on Canvas

Almost all of the boats are stored on land during the off-season. Finally, its time to launch. Shark owners are a lucky bunch. They can launch their own boats any time, and so they are often the first in the water and the last out. The "Shark" has been around for many years, and it is still a popular boat for sail boat racing. These two sharks are moored on the old docks at The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club in Hamilton Ontario.

"Jamesville Rain" Hamilton On

8" x 10"

Oil on Canvas

Another rainy spring day on James Street North in Hamilton. The leaves are a little more subtle than depicted here, but I am trying to rush into summer.

"Shelter from the rain"

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6" x 6"
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Its another rainy Monday. This is one of the Tim Hortons in Dundas Ontario, the one we call "the old Tims" because it was here first. A very popular spot to drink coffee, and in the summer, hang out by your car or motorcyle and drink coffee!

"Last Snowfall" James South Hamilton

16" x 20"
Oil on Canvas

I am being hopeful calling this picture "Last Snowfall". It is unusual to get snow in April, but yesterday we awoke to snow covered roofs and slick roads. I thought I would capture this last winter scene of James Street south in Hamilton. The sun is getting much stronger, and so all of this snow will be gone by the time the picture is done.

"Successive lamposts"

8" x 10"

Oil on Canvas

We are having our April Showers which could easily become April snow showers. This is a street off of James Street North in Hamilton. I had a short time to paint today, and I was determined to finish the painting. It was done quite loosely, but I think I like the result.

"Nails"

6" x 6"

Oil on Board
More weird and wonderful signage on an older building on King Street East near Walnut. I've been away from painting for a bit, due to family responsibilities, but its good to be back.

A Lexus and a Cadillac

8" x 10"
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I love a picture that tells a story. King Street East near Walnut Street tried to make a comeback, but in this area, most of the stores and restaurants are covered with iron gates or boarded up.

"Roll Up the Rim"

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6" x 6"
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After an afternoon of picture taking and frozen hands, we stopped in at our local Tim Hortons to warm up and have a coffee. The famous "Roll Up the Rim to Win" contest is on which will require more coffee drinking and the possibility of winning a donut and even more coffee! Some hopefuls might even win a car. This Tim Hortons is in Dundas.

"Immortal Tow Motor"

8" x 10"
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Our Marina has the oldest Tow Motor in existence. We all try to guess the age. After hauling the last boat, our marina owner leaves it parked under the hoist until spring. When we are all anxiously waiting to have out boats put in the water, the Tow motor won't start. We love it there.

"High and Dry"

8" x10"
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Winter hangs on...forever it seems. This Tanzer and C& C 27 are still snow covered, but after todays rain, should be ready for a spring tune up before launch in April.

T.G.I.F

6" x 16"
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With City Hall closed while they decide on renovations, city workers can be seen downtown, leaving their new digs at Jackson Square. I have been using these small studies to focus on values. When the values are right, everything else falls into place. Without dark, mid, and light values, the picture flattens out.

"A Place to Rest"

6" x 6"
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A comfortable bench on James Street North.

GET-N-GO Store, Barton St. Hamilton

6" x 6"
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I love the quirky signage and cluttered look of the corner convenience store. I think every city has them. We actually had a couple of sunny days in February.

Pizza Pizza, King and John Street, Hamilton

6" x 6"
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Driving by the Pizza pizza at the corner of King and John Street, Hamilton On

February Shopper

6" x 6"
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Another drizzly cold February day in Hamilton

Rainy February on Cannon Street

6" x 6"
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Most of our snow has disappeared after a few days of above freezing weather and rainfall. This corner of Cannon and James has a great building. All of the windows have been covered with plywood painted an orange color to match the brick. Although I wish the building would be restored, I can't help being intrigued by the color combinations and reflections.

"Always Fresh"

6" x 6"
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We Canadians love our coffee. Hamilton has a Tim Hortons on every corner (almost). We are often seen carrying our Tim's coffee wherever we go. We do have our Starbucks as well, but we are a Tim's society. This Tim's sign is from the Tim Hortons on John Street near the railway bridge.

Bus Stop King and James, Hamilton On

8" x 10"
Oil on Canvas

Waiting for the bus after work at Gore Park, King and James in Hamilton Ontario.

Landed Banking and Loan, James Street Hamilton

11" X 14"
Oil on Canvas
The Building on the left of this painting is a wonderful building with huge "Corinthian" Pillars across the front. Hamilton is a city blessed with great architecture, often unappreciated. When looking for a future plan, the powers that be can't see what is right in front of them. There is a reason why people flock to Europe, and Old Montreal, and Quebec City...and its not for the shyscrapers. Old buildings provide interesting street scapes where people want to be. I didn't want to get preachy, but its hard to see so much history and beauty be replaced by parking lots and faceless facades.

King and James near Gore Park in Hamilton

8" x 10"
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Students walking across King Street at James beside Gore Park. At this time of year, everyone begins to walk hunched over, tired of snow and winter.