Visually Curious

These Thomas Demand photographs make scrappiness so elegant. These particular images include the translucence of velum - so captivating in how the light moves. From “Model Series IV” #thomasdemand #contemporaryart #contemporaryphotography #models #fashiondesign #houseofcard https://www.instagram.com/p/CjhBODUO_Lf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I put my entire being into that chartreuse sploosh in the middle... may be my best brush mark yet... A couple of posts ago, I posted “Trajectories II” — this is “Trajectories I” in the collection of the Schulich School of Business. A purchase prize, from when I was doing my MFA at York (Toronto). I am thankful for the people I met at that time. Including profs like @micheldaigneault7980 and @janetajones and also my external advisor @garyevans66 @schulichschool #schulich #schulichmba #yorkuniversity #contemporaryart #painting #magnolia #abstractart #canadianart #artcollector (at Schulich Executive Education Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZSc6fg9EM/?igshid=1d65s08o00ah3

One of the first pieces that brought classical elements under the ice —— called “Corinthian.” Some glowing painterly effects in here... the solvent drips and masking. The history and movement of the ice. #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #landscapepaintingnow #landscapepaintingnowcanada #arcticice #iceberg #corinthiancolumns #hamontart #canadianartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CKWY9wWgu2M/?igshid=osj3f9bssv01

Still posting from my show, Significant Collisions, at Redeemer University. This is Ghost Sonata. So fun to work with perspective on this one. Also — is is painted over a more realistic ice image, which you can see under blue glazes, bottom right. Wonder if I have a file of that earlier painting somewhere.... #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #creativeprocess #landscapepaintingnow #landscapepaintingnowcanada #portal #icebergart https://www.instagram.com/p/CKRfsQJAuB4/?igshid=avhv9ygrn8jd

For those who noticed the painting in the shadows of my last post — here is Trajectories II, in the clarity of even light! This is an older piece, made at a time of upheaval, and looking for a way forward. There is a beautiful magnolia on our street. It makes me think of the rootedness of beauty, home, and loving relationships. I made it during a time of turmoil and change — part of which was living in Toronto to do my MFA, and being away from family a few days a week. It was a real time of questioning, but also dreaming of deepening connection. I think that time was critical to finding the next steps in my life. May the Spirit blow through all our branching. #contemporaryart #magnolia #mfa #yorkuniversitycanada #discernment #oilpainting #abstractart #floralart #canadianart @yorkumfa https://www.instagram.com/p/CKANdprguYY/?igshid=odpdfiqn2f4h

The studio is a very special place. To make; to teach; to be. Spending time with @karinelandry01 ‘s newest “nomadic exhibition” — now on its way to Montreal. #artistinstudio #artbooks #vitaminp2 #nomadicexhibition #contemporaryart #reading (at Elora, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_Ovv8Akcj/?igshid=1neyv7w82twra

Recently sold this magical piece. A sense of wonder here, and I love the poetry of stairs and hidden corners. It’s called French Curve. #gradations #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #surrealismart #dreams #icebergs #staircasedesign #oilonaluminum #rainbows #hamontart #canadianart (at Hamilton, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ1ISPCgMrq/?igshid=mora3uxgsnrz

This is Venice as an iceberg. I’ve never been to Italy, but really want to go... alas Covid. Would love to do a residency or something. Ideas? This is Saint Mark’s, which is periodically flooded. Sea level rise is bad news for beautiful Venice! #contemporarypainting #venicepainting #landscapepaintingnow #sealevelrise #environmentalart #oilpainting #canadianart #canadianartdaily (at San Marco, Venecia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJwS1yFgMx9/?igshid=1ngvlqrapvhm8

From this angle, you can see how thin the aluminum is. Another wall from the exhibition in Hamilton. The series is called subMerge. #soloshow #artshow #exhibitions #contemporarypainting #oilonaluminum #philirish #canadianart #hamontart (at Hamilton, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJuVErkgBzp/?igshid=1o5vah0j9fjm7

Video about this large collage! Trying my video skills, lol. Tell me what you think! #painting #collagepainting #installationart #contemporarypainting #hamontart #canadianart #landscape_painting_now #artistvideo #artisttalk (at Redeemer University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJrQiqqgBlH/?igshid=plhyrm0us78n

Doodles while watching a movie. Draw, draw, draw! Not for accuracy, but pure play. #drawing #drawinginthedark #movies #hollywood #sketchbookdrawing #fountainpens #drawdrawdraw #tenetmovie https://www.instagram.com/p/CJmyTKIgzcf/?igshid=120rp0rlgrlze

What a crazy year! Here are my top posts — good art memories, with my Covid-mask selfie right in the centre! — includes some installation art, my TV appearance on ‘Canada’s Landscape Painter’ and a watercolour from the summer canoe trip! Guess zoom calls didn’t make the grid, lol. Much to be thankful for, even amid the hard things. May 2021 bring more of the good, and less of the horrid! #topnine #philirish #contemporaryartist #oldyear #oilpainting #watercolour #canadianart #maskselfie #grids #artistmemories https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdzldygTam/?igshid=ma9ui3569bzr

Another piece from my solo show at Redeemer University. Sold! Titled “Heatmap,” this piece plays heat against ice, and movement against stillness. Swipe for closeups! #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #environmentalart #oilonaluminum #hamontart #soloshow #landscape_painting_now #landscapepaintingnowcanada #impastopainting (at Hamilton, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYrgrNgi8b/?igshid=1ly82xaiflmqt

Details! The close-ups reveal the sensuality of painting. The way I work in layers, playing thick against thin. #contemporaryart #oilpainting #abstractart #canadianart #closeup #artdetail #oceanart https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWUVrPgFdn/?igshid=1m8zk7ti4il3j

Take care of those eyes! Getting checked, because I’m going to TRY contacts. SWIPE to see the galaxy nebula that is my healthy eye! So cool! There is a universe within you. #vision #visionaryartist #optometry #lenses #contemporaryartist (at Optomitrist) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJG1KbWAMQd/?igshid=1e2p8gkn53ue4

Just found this little guy: last of my hockey paintings from years ago! It’s all about rhythm and speed, and the geometries on the white ice! DM me if you want to buy it! (Why didn’t I post it 2 weeks ago?). #oilpainting #hockey #hockeygifts #hockeyart #canadianart #canadianartist #artsport #figurativeart #smallworks #tinypainting https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEAAIkAcwG/?igshid=yqa4ibpmxrvo

That blue splash with drips to the right —- so exciting! It was done in white, then glazed over for the blue tint. I love how the layers alternate between control and risk. • • #studioprocess #oilpainting #hamontart #crystals #abstractpainting #contemporaryart #canadianart #abstractedlandscape #canadian_art_daily (at Hamilton, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJCIUoxAkYn/?igshid=1qze619rt9gmu