Inspiration “Lost in Thought” is a painting of a Georgian Bay, Ontario shoreline. I incorporated gel medium and silica sand with acrylic paint to layer the rocks and underwater ledges. I enjoyed adding these sculptural mediums to create a 3-D effect along the water’s edge. I continued to explore the use of vibrant non-representational colours to further engage the viewer.

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.