Mahone Bay Moorings (2026)

Mahone Bay Moorings (2026)

24x36 Acrylic on Canvas

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Daniel Cormier

This commissioned work was developed from reference photos I captured while travelling by boat through Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Taken in the quiet light approaching sunset, the scene centres on a mooring field alive with mid-summer activity—cruising yachts, small day sailors, and working fishing vessels sharing the same waters. To the right, an assortment of docks and piers—both weathered and more recent—extend into the bay, while a faint suggestion of shoreline anchors the composition along the lower edge.

Mahone Bay has been a source of inspiration for me since childhood. Its clear water and the sense of open-ended exploration among its islands continue to resonate, shaped as much by lived experience as by the enduring lore of Oak Island and the region’s privateering past. My wife and I spent time sailing these waters and visiting many of the islands during the period in which these reference images were gathered, lending this piece a personal and observational foundation.

Untitled (Floral Still Life, 2026)

Untitled (Floral Still Life, 2026)

16x20 Acrylic on Canvas

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 Daniel Cormier

This painting is a return to traditional still-life painting. Created as a commission, it focuses on structure,light, and color within a classic floral arrangement.

Blue, red, and white serve as the dominant accents, establishing balance and contrast within the composition. The blue vase anchors the arrangement, while the flowers create a measured rhythm across the surface. A draped backdrop references traditional studio setups and allows light and shadow to define the space.

The work reflects a continued exploration of color relationships and compositional balance through a timeless subject.

Sunrise Over Beachfront (2014)

Sunrise Over Beachfront (2014)

24x48 Oil on Canvas

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Daniel Cormier

Light waves gently break onto rocks as the tide recedes and the sun rises over the open North Atlantic ocean. This commission piece is a large canvas painted with several transparent layers using the palette knife exclusively. SOLD

The Wired Monk, Halifax, NS

The Wired Monk, Halifax, NS

24x30 Oil on Canvas

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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

Winter Cardinals, 2013 Commissions

Winter Cardinals, 2013 Commissions

20x20 Oil on Canvas

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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.