Plein Air & Sketchbook Studies
Plein Air – The act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view.
Sketchbook Paintings – Used for ideas, experimenting, learning and fun with no pressure for perfection.
Usually completed within an hour or two.
I don’t actively market these for sale, but if you’re interested in acquiring one, they’re available for $300 each.
Feel free to reach out: info@jdhawkartstudio.com
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Bison and her calf
Oil on Canvas Panel
11″ x 14″
Morning Study:
Lights vs. Shadows
Only four colours were used – colour scheme is known as the Zorn Palette. This is also the only time (while using the Zorn Palette) I use the colour black in any of my paintings.
“Basket of Cookies” – Oil on Canvas Panel – 11″ x 14″
(this painting comes framed)
Experimenting with greens – I was surprised by the intensity.
11″ x 14″
An inactive fire hydrant used as a decorative yard piece on someone’s property. Near Gimli MB.
Only four colours were used – colour scheme is known as the Zorn Palette. This is the only time (while using the Zorn Palette) I use the colour black. This was also the first time I tried it outside and on location.
Fire Hydrant – Oil on canvas panel – 8″ x 10″
(this painting comes framed)
Study Notes:
An old city transit bus from the 1960’s, converted
into a seasonal camper. Near Gimli MB.
“Camperbus”
Oil on Canvas Panel
11″ x 14″
Study Notes:
An inactive water pump sits in the shade of
someone’s property. Near Gimli MB.
“Water Pump in Shade” (Sold)
Oil on Canvas Birch Panel
11″ x 14″
Study Notes:
2 hr painting on acrylic gesso’d birchwood panel.
Very smooth surface – difficult to work on.
During my homeless period on Vancouver Island, I came across this decommissioned train crossing, and found it odd there was a stop sign.
“Decommissioned Crossing”
Oil on Birchwood Panel
11″ x 14″
Study Notes:
Tall carved wooden head at the front of
someone’s property. Near Gimli MB.
“Wooden Head” (Sold)
Oil on Canvas Birch Panel
11″ x 14″
It was an honour to have been invited to do a live painting for the 2022 Grand Opening
of The Leaf, Assiniboine Park
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 16″
On the first year anniversary of The Leaf, I returned and did a live painting.
Oil on Canvas / Birch Plywood
9″ x 12″
Such a peaceful and beautiful morning to do a live painting at The Leaf
Oil on Canvas board
9″ x 12″
Lower Fort Garry National Historical Site
St Andrews MB
Oil on Panel Board
11″ x 14″
Garbage Can Library (sold)
Oil on canvas panel
11″ x 14″
I came across this garbage can that was converted into a library for the local vacationers. Take a book, leave a book.
Study Notes:
It’s bit of a long process just to create this 8″ x 10″ canvas panel. I seal the birch plywood to help prevent moisture being sucked into the wood over time. I then use an archival glue to apply the canvas to the wood. Once it’s dry, I then add 3 coats of an acrylic gesso. The gesso acts as a barrier between the canvas and oil paints. Any contact would cause the canvas to rot over time.
I had a couple different types of blue oil paint that I rarely use and were just sitting in my drawer. They don’t work with my style, so I decided to have a little fun with them this morning and this is the result …
“Blue Mountains”
Oil on Canvas Birch Panel
8″ x 10″
A woman on a horse, heading home as the
rain / snow is coming down.
Oil on cradle wood, 11″ x 14″