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Doug MacBean

“Born in Toronto and now living in Hamilton Ontario, I have been painting since my fourteenth year. In my earliest recollections of my childhood, I was always looking and observing the physical objects around me in wonder about what makes certain things so appealing to my senses. Over my years of trying to capture those elements in painting I realize it is the illusion of atmosphere that gives landscape the power to share my vision.

The quality of light falling on anything is to be carefully noted. It is most difficult to understand the complexity in this simple concept, in order to convey the emotion onto a flat surface.

An understanding of light, shadow, colour and form are a constant struggle.  A lifetime of discipline is involved, to discover what elements work and what to ignore.

Each new painting is both a learning and teaching experience for me.”