Brian Middleton Art

"A drawing is simply a line going for a walk."

Paul Klee

Landscapes and skies

Life drawing, portraits & still life

I am fascinated by the formation of clouds and the wonderful complexity of the sky. Most of my work in this area is done on canvas with oils.

I began to explore botanical drawing and painting over 30 years ago when we moved from Toronto to a beautiful country property in Carlisle, Ontario.

Light on glass or crystal objects is another focus in my new work on the iPad. Most of my compositions are about immediate surroundings or valued possessions.

A sampling of my works since 1975 when I first began to work in visual art. A real pot-pourri!

travels

Reflections

earlier work

Botanicals

Abstracts

June 25 - July 13, 2014 Virtual Impressionism Show at The Old School House, Qualicum Beach, BC. Opening reception June 25 at 7 pm

June 2014

My passion for painting and drawing began in 1972 during a year in Provence as a foreign student in university.

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silver

Light on GLass & Crystal

" International Contemporary Artists, Volume 7 "

In late 2013 my new iPad paintings were published in NYC in a book surveying new trends in global contemporary art.

Reflected light on any metal surface is fascinating to me. More...

While travelling in California I noticed many beautiful images reflected on my partner's sunglasses.

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Light on glass or crystal objects is another focus in my new work on the iPad. Most of my compositions are about immediate surroundings or valued possessions. More...

I visited Palm Springs and I loved the winter light and intense blues and greens in the landscape. I began to record what I saw on my iPad. More...

Nov

2013