Inspiration “Now the stars have faded In the purple chill, Lo, the sun is kindling On the eastern hill. Tree by tree the forest Takes the golden tinge, As the shafts of glory Pierce the summit’s fringe. Rock by rock the ledges Take the rosy sheen, As the tide of splendor Floods the dark ravine. Like a shining angel At my cabin door, Shod with hope and silence, Day is come once more. Then, as if in sorrow That you are not here, All his magic beauties Gray and disappear.” By Bliss Carmen, Canadian Poet

DAVID TOMLIN | FINE ARTIST

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I began my artistic journey when I became inspired to paint an expression of the balance and design I encountered in creation. Moreover, I was intrigued by the seemingly infinite variety of lines, spaces, textures, shapes and vibrant colours I discovered. When I am drawn to a particular subject, I take several photographs, and then return to my studio to transform the scene into an abstracted and transfigured composition. Often I use a mix of natural and created materials, such as modelling paste, gels, silica sand, photo and stencil inserts along with acrylic or oil paint. Together with a love of colour and a passion for design, my paintings evoke a sense of contemplative spirituality, expressing my understanding of the three ‘transcendentals’: BEAUTY, GOODNESS, and TRUTH. Most importantly, I want the viewer to be moved by the textures, colours and shapes they discover in my paintings. As well, the concept of ‘flourishing’ is a recurring theme as I seek to think, feel and create contemporary artwork for a transfigured state of being.