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Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Wired Monk, Halifax, NS

The Wired Monk, Halifax, NS
24x30 Oil on Canvas
by
Daniel Cormier
The Wired Monk is the latest of my 2013 summer commission pieces, painted on request by a friend of mine to be given as a gift. The Wired Monk is a popular hang out and meeting place in the heart of the downtown Halifax. Painted strictly with the knife, I applied thick oils in layers to give texture and depth to each surface. SOLD

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Winter Cardinals, 2013 Commissions

Winter Cardinals, 2013 Commissions
20x20 Oil on Canvas
by
Daniel Cormier
My Mother commissioned me to paint her a traditional cardinal piece to frame and hang at home. Working strictly with Palette knife, I applied thick paint to all areas of the canvas and experimented with blending techniques and glazes.

Friday, September 6, 2013

La Maison Rose a Montmartre, Paris

La Maison Rose a Montmartre, Paris (2013)
16x20 Oil on Canvas
by
Daniel Cormier
A remnant of the time I spent exploring the streets of Montmartre Paris. A garden of thick vines hangs down over an old historic wall of stone across from La Maison Rose, A true bohemian icon of old Paris.  SOLD