Violin Study (2013)

Violin Study (2013)

10x14 Oil on Board

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Daniel Cormier

My violin painted from life using only the palette knife. SOLD

Nord du Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre, Paris

Nord du Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre, Paris (2013)

16x20 Oil on Canvas

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Daniel Cormier

Early on a late November morning an artist is sketching the reverse scene on a paper pad. Behind him in the far distance, the historic Sacré-Cœur Basilica stands surrounded by the landmark buildings of old Paris. Painted in several layers using only palette knife. 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.

La Maison Rose a Montmartre, Paris

La Maison Rose a Montmartre, Paris (2013)

16x20 Oil on Canvas

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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

Montmartre, Paris

Montmartre, Paris (2013)

20x16 Oil on Canvas

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Daniel Cormier

A street scene from the Montmartre area of Paris. Painted using strictly palette knife on canvas. Visiting the district where some of my greatest influences lived and worked was like going on a pilgrimage. Impressionists like Renoir and Degas painted these very same streets. This piece is a tribute to that experience in my life. SOLD

Tools of the Trade

I still have all of my brushes. It's hard to resist the temptation to use them, but palette knife work is extremely rewarding. It takes a very special occasion to unroll my brushes, but I still do from time to time.

I recently added a cutlery spreading knife to my knife set (on the right) - A good stiff knife for scratching. It's good to experiment with different tools and find what works best for what you're trying to do.