NATURAL TENDENCY #6: For Stephen Hawking, On The Occasion of His Weightlessness

Ken Dunn (2007).

Mixed media on canvas. 30 x 30 in.

This painting was inspired by Dr. Hawking's recent flight into sub-orbital space. Congrats Steve!

Currently on exhibit at EQ Gallery, Burlington, Ontario (until August 11, 2007).

MY FRIEND, THE FOREST

MY FRIEND, THE FOREST

Ken Dunn (2006).

Acrylic on canvas, 36x36in. SOLD

One of four paintings I completed for the "Culture and Chaos" series. This one goes to a good home- very special 'repeat' customers. Enjoy!

NATURAL TENDENCY #12: Ancient Ways

NATURAL TENDENCY #12: ANCIENT WAYS

Ken Dunn (2006-2007).

oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in.

SOLD

THE ARCHER SINGS

Ken Dunn (2006).

Acrylic on canvas 22 x 28 in. For Sale.

From the recently completed Activation Pattern series. This series explores artistic elements which may activate neural pathways related to the concept of entity or wholeness.

The Archer Sings is currently on exhibition at Left Side Gallery in Flesherton, Ontario.

SUNLIT GARDEN

SUNLIT GARDEN (2006) Ken Dunn

Acrylic on canvas, 4 x 5 ft. For Sale.

One of my largest works. From the "Dancing With Gravity" series.

It is currently on exhibit at Donabie's Restaurant in Flesherton, Ontario.

HATS OFF TO MAGRITTE

HATS OFF TO MAGRITTE (2006) Ken Dunn

36 x 36 in. Mixed media on canvas. For Sale.

From the "Chaos and Culture" series currently in progress. Coarse nepheline gel was used for the blue background, which has been glazed since the photograph was taken.

My "tip of the hat" to Rene Magritte. This painting is currently on exhibit at Donabie's Restaurant in Flesherton, Ontario.

NATURE'S DANCE

NATURE'S DANCE (2004) Ken Dunn

18 x 18 in. Mixed media on canvas. Private Collection, Canada.

The interplay between opposing forces; male and female, dark and light, life and death. The never ending dance of nature.

I have a special fondness for this painting, one of my first sales since returning to painting after many years of inactivity.

Utilizing waste materials from the studio, including soiled shop towels and dried paints, several acrylic glazes brought the painting to vibrant life.

MUJERE EN LA PLAYA

MUJERE EN LA PLAYA (2006) Ken Dunn

12 x 16 in. Acrylic on canvas. Private collection, Canada.

From the "Playa, Bosque, y Finca" series, another Costa Rica inspired piece.

A woman's neck and shoulders, with Pacific Ocean sunset in the background.

THIRD EYE

THIRD EYE (2005) Ken Dunn

8 x 10 in. Mixed media on wood panel. Private collection, Canada.

This piece from "The Golden Age" series is a good example of the collage and mixed media work completed in late 2005 and early 2006.

Up to 20 layers of canvas, acrylic, burlap, mesh, and other materials were then finished with a thick, self-levelling gel glaze.