Inspiration The Canadian Shield is home to many different species of plants. The variety of plants makes the Canadian Shield rich in vegetation. The plants differ from the Southern to Northern areas of the Shield. For example; in the northern areas you will see Coniferous trees, as you go south you will find more and more broadleaf trees. Even after seeing all these plants, there are still many plants that inhabit the Canadian Shield. There is a plant similar to Grass called Sedge. A moss found in the region is Feather moss. In addition, there is Sphagnum moss. Some spectacular flowers are; Fireweed, Twinflower, Rosemary, Wild Chives, Kalmia Heath, and Saxifrage. This painting depicts a rock outcropping covered in colourful twinflowers (the purple plants) and sphagnum moss (the green swaths of colour).

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.