Paintings of Canada, Morgan Ferriter

Here is a collection of paintings from 2003-2004 from when I lived in Canada. I have exhibited in Toronto and surrounds plus one group show in Ottawa, the last of which was a group showing in the McMichael Gallery in Kleinberg, Ontario. I did most of my initial work there in the extremes of winter which is reflected in some of the paintings. I spent three months painting full time and getting to know Toronto from my appartment on College Street in Little Italy.

Title: 'Bala Dusk'. 18" x 12"

This painting was done really quickly, I had just spent a few days in the Muskoka area of Ontario in a town called Bala, this is Moon River that flows through it.

Title: 'Frozen River'. 22" x 32"

This is a park in Toronto called Sunnybrook, it was around -25 but the sun was out and it was clear.

Title: 'Salt Springs Pine'. 14" x 20"

When I visited Salt Springs Island, I felt as if I had to work in a hurry. I was very taken with the place. Simple painting using a cross hatching style with No.2 flat brush.

Title: 'Muskoka Forest'. 18" x 36"

I used a small brush in over-lapping diagonal movements. I just put down areas of colour and blended one area into the next. The tree trunks were almost an after thought.

Title: 'Tree Shadows'. 18" x 13"

Similar to above. Smaller composition of a place called Mill Pond in Richmond Hill, Toronto. One of a few I had painted of that area.

Title: 'Mystic Vale'. 12" x 20"