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60+ years as an artist. As well, as a writer he has posted a few short stories, poems and essays in his Writings blog. Please have a
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Theme & Multiplication
The theme, only a part of this composition, could be theoretically multiplied infinitely smaller or larger. Acrylic on Canvas 84 cm x 91 cm / 1967
Laundry in Landscape
From the series “Laundry”, the drying of clothes on a line as it used to be. Oil on Canvas / 96 cm x 89 cm / 1966
Scarborough Bluffs
Historical view. The foreground has since changed drastically. Oil on Canvas / 76.2 x 50.8 cm / 1988
Boy in Red Sweater
Our son, Daniel, not yet two years old, was my model. Pleasant souvenir. Oil on Canvas / 71cm x 40 cm / 1959 / gift to family Walker
North of Sixty / 91
First version of the merciless, secluded landscape along the sixty meridian arc. Oil on canvas / 40.6 x 55.8 cm / 1991
Two Children
When after having have lost each other, then meet again, it is a good reason to embrace. The original title was “Found Again.” Oil on canvas / 71.1 cm x 45.7 cm / 1961
Departure # 2 / 53
An old reoccurring theme. We depart daily from many things. This scene is set in a romantic pose, however as a painting in the middle of the 20th century it is rather modern. It was my Diploma work, done at the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna. The Board of Education, Vienna, purchased the painting in 1958 and I […]
City’s Pollution
Although pollution usually appears grey, in my rendering one may associate the yellows with the toxic acids that circle a city. Mod. Paste & Acrylic on canvas / 81.2 x 101.6 cm / 1968
Bluffers Park, Scarborough
Perfect Park for picnics at the lake in Scarborough. At this time peaceful, void of people. Acrylic on Canvas / 76.2 x 101.6 cm / 2002
Dream-Island Habitat
Island, surrounded by water or space to give the impression of seclusion, peaceful or lonely existence. Composition consisting of triangles. Oil on Canvas / 91 cm x 91 cm / 2005
Lookout
no comment – airbrush on paper – 1988
Tidal Wave
Study of a large wave in the sea. At a time when nature displays its might. Oil on canvas / 60.9 x 76.2cm / 1995 / Gifted
Still Life – Blue Vase and Flowers
Flower arrangement, composed of 4, each of primary colours. Oil on Canvas / 81 cm x 61 cm / 1964
Nude – Leaning / 52
Well proportioned drawing of a graceful woman from my studies at the Academy of Fine Arts at Vienna. Pencil on paper / 1952 /
Tribute to Rembrandt
In the original, Rembrandt painted his son, reading. In my version however, I was trying to capture the essence of what made this painter so different from other painters. My tribute to Rembrandt is not meant as a copy of the original with his skill in technique or observation but, although in an semi-abstract manner, to emphasize the mystery and depth he […]
Riches of the Earth # 3
The layers of rocks and minerals, down to the earth’s core. Mixed media, Acrylic on canvas / 91.4 x 101.6 cm / 1970
Park in Spring
The Style-category of this painting is called Semi-abstract but being void of a human being it has a touch of Surrealism. Oil on Cardboard / 49 cm x 69 cm / 1957
Laundry Above
From the series “Laundry”. Various sheets of cloth seen from below. Acrylic on Masonite / 80 cm x 90 cm / 1966
Archeological Findings
not comment yet – oil on canvas
The Village Beneath
Although at first glance appearing like an abstract painting, the objects are viewed from way above. They then become familiar, as a hamlet with surrounding landscape. Acrylic on Masonite / 38.1 x 43.2 cm / 1999
Mild Evening
A nocturne, meditative and serene. Oil on Wood Panel / 53 cm x 56 cm / 1964
Forms in Space
Layers of flat planes with openings that are ascending and descending endlessly. Oil on Canvas board / 71cm x 51 cm / 1959
Rising Earth over Moon
From the Series THE ELEMENT: CREATION. Modeling Paste, Acrylic w. air brush over canvas / 1969
Foundry
Tribute to my hometown Eisenerz, Austria, where the Romans mined for iron, then the locals since the 8th century. I was also thinking of Hamilton, Ontario iron works. Oil on Canvas / 86 cm x 91 cm / 1966 / Sold
Sleeping Land
Winter is another word for this image. Oil on canvas / 76 cm x 101 cm / 1962 Sold
Rain Forest
A number of my paintings may appear abstract but are in fact representational. Seen from a birds-eye view; a wide-ranging landscape. Acrylic on Canvas / 55.8 x 60.9 cm /2000
Dark Clouds over Bay
Romantic view with a castle down the river toward the sea. Oil on Canvas / 71 cm x 91 cm / 1988
Angel with Trumpet
A page from Revelations in the New Testament. A Critic in an Ontario exhibition connected this painting to the poet William Blake. Oil on Canvas board / 51 cm x 40.6 cm / 1954
Sculptor’s Dream
In the preparation of a sculpture, the artist is dreaming of the basic structure of a sphinx of which the Egyptians were so well in command. The yellow sand and gold are a symbol of their heritage and the white is a window that has allowed us to experience their culture. Oil on canvas / […]
Winter in Britain
Although a winter scene, this remote landscape gives a warm feeling, inviting one in the light of a sunset. Oil on canvas / 71.1 x 91,4 cm / 1992
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Hey Dad you’re well on your way to finishing this website. All looks good. best of luck!
Great web site. I was happy some pictures remembering some souvenirs.
Kiss to you and all tout Family. Jacques Toulouse France
So wonderful to view your art, Joseph. We are long time fans of your work!
Dear Sandra, thank you so much for you gracious comment pertaining my Website.
Joseph
délicieux – wonderful – echt stoark…. 🙂
herzliche Gratulation zu all den optischen Genüssen + spannenden Geschichten,
viele Grüße aus der Steiermark,
mit großem Dank,
Michi
Did he know Joan wishire martel?
I am not sure, would have to ask my sister?