Paintings by John Grey-Noble

New Painting

2011-11-30T15:12:00.001-08:00

Jack's Place
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2011-11-20T10:37:00.001-08:00

Slow Decline
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Blog Viewing Information

2011-11-08T07:26:00.000-08:00

Thank you for the feed back on the new Blog design. Here's a bit of information regarding the Blog.

New Posts will always be in the upper left corner of the page much like a book.

You, the viewer can customize how the blog looks. In the upper left corner of the dark gray bar you see the word 'Flipcard', that is the current format. When highlighted there is a list of options you can use. For example if you would prefer to look at the site in a 'Magazine' format just click on it. The format will change automatically.

I hope you enjoy the new features. I will be adding more content in the 'Pages' section to include more Videos, Articles and an Artist Journal.

Feel free to post you comments. I enjoy your input.

New Painting

2011-11-08T07:22:00.001-08:00

Palamino

Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2011-10-16T11:06:00.001-07:00

Carouse
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2011-09-07T10:15:00.001-07:00

Fog Lifting at Gordon's Beach
Size 12" x 48"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2011-08-26T10:45:00.001-07:00

The Dark Hollow
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2011-08-14T10:25:00.000-07:00

Moon Rising
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Show Results

2011-08-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

Once again the volunteers at the Sooke Fine Art Show did a wonderful job setting up and running the exhibition. According to an update letter I received last week 36% of the work exhibited was sold. There were over 8,500 visitors through the show.

I did not sell any paintings during the show but managed to sell two prints which covered my entry and hanging fees. Prior to the exhibition I sold 8 prints and this weekend I sold another 'Last Rays' print which leaves only 16 left in the edition.

Thank you again to the volunteers for their excellent work. Congratulations to all the excellent Island Artists who were chosen for exhibition, keep up the good work and I'll see you next year.

New Painting

2011-07-31T10:11:00.001-07:00

Beauty Fades
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Little Project

2011-07-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

I completed a different kind project for our friend's son Nolan. He wanted to turn one of his guitars into a special edition Beatles Guitar. I finished stripping down the body and then painted images from Yellow Submarine onto it a few weeks ago. Nolan picked it from our daughter last week and then re-assembled the guitar. Nolan also managed to pick up a great new strap to finish it off completely.

I just received pictures of the completed project his morning, I hope enjoy them.

SFAS News

2011-07-01T10:26:00.000-07:00

Both my paintings have been accepted into the Sooke Fine Art Show.

The Exhibit runs from July 23rd to August 1st. If you are in the area please drop by and see the complete show. This year over 1,300 pieces were submitted and just over 350 pieces have been selected.

Artwork will range from Jewelery to Sculpture. There will be something of interest for everyone.

I look forward to the exhibit and hope to see you there!

John

Inspiration

2011-06-29T09:18:00.001-07:00

Clearing Skies over the Olympics and the Juan De Fuca Strait. Part of my inspiration here at Ravens Home. As the sea fog lifts we can see deep into the Olympics.

Sooke Fine Art Show Entries

2011-06-15T07:10:00.001-07:00

These two will be my entries for the Sooke Fine Art Show. Thank you for voting in my poll, it helped confirm my decision.

What Once Was Now Is..............

Between Heaven and Hellebores

The commonality of style rather than subject is what I felt important for this years entry. Either the pieces had to be two landscapes or two realistic subjects. Though these pieces are different from my Expressionistic landscapes you can tell that it is my vision and technique in play.

Often when visiting any exhibition I ask myself, 'How did the Painter arrive at these pieces?' When work becomes stylized almost to the point of abstraction I often wonder about the artistic basics and whether or not the artist has retained these basics.

These two paintings demonstrate the answer to that question. I spend more time drawing with my brushes and not in a traditional manner at this time. The images in both these paintings demonstrates my observation and drawing abilities using this non traditional method.

I asked myself a question.

The question, 'Can I still draw?'............ The answer, 'Yes I can.'

Episode 3

2011-06-08T11:58:00.000-07:00

The Process of Painting Videos.
Episode 3 or "How to Bully Paint."

New Painting

2011-06-08T10:54:00.001-07:00

Lest We......
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

The Process of Painting Videos

2011-06-03T12:56:00.000-07:00

The beginning of The Process Episode 2

Setting up, paint and preparation.

The Process of Painting Videos

2011-06-01T13:32:00.000-07:00

This is the second installment in 'The Process of Painting' series. I hope you enjoy it and continue to follow the progression of my latest painting.

I enjoy your comments and feedback.

The Process of Painting

2011-05-26T09:30:00.000-07:00

I have had a number of requests to post a slide show of my process. This is the first video of this process. Because of the complex nature of the objects in this recent painting I used some reference lines on the canvas. Usually I just start to paint. When I begin work on my next painting I will document its progress and post another video.

New Painting

2011-05-25T16:08:00.001-07:00

What Once Was Now Is.....
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Sooke Fine Art Show Update

2011-05-18T07:05:00.000-07:00

The Sooke Fine Art Show, submission deadline is on May 20. I have been busy working on a new piece for the show. It is one of the most complex paintings I have done and a slight departure from my regular landscape work. Within the coming weeks I will be posting the new piece.

I had a number requests to document my process. I will be posting a slide show of how the work progresses and I hope you enjoy it.

New Painting

2011-05-18T06:59:00.001-07:00

The Glow
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

The Glow was finished on December 6th, 2010. It was never posted on this site but was viewed on Flickr.

Not Available

New Painting

2011-05-02T14:53:00.001-07:00

Between Heaven and Hellebores
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Not Available

New Painting

2011-03-16T10:14:00.001-07:00

Forecast: Sunny Breaks
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2011-03-03T12:35:00.000-08:00

Divine Presence
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Not Available

New Painting

2011-02-21T09:56:00.001-08:00

Soldiers of Spring
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2011-02-07T13:06:00.001-08:00

Sun Through Willows
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Not Available

New Painting

2011-01-21T11:45:00.000-08:00

Molly & Brando
Size 30"x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2010-12-16T13:28:00.000-08:00

For the Trees
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Not Available

New Painting

2010-12-08T11:11:00.000-08:00

The Needles #2
Size 24"x 24"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2010-12-08T11:07:00.001-08:00

The Needles #1
Size 24" x 24"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2010-12-06T12:57:00.001-08:00

The Maple
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2010-11-05T10:17:00.001-07:00

The Last Rays of Summer
Size 30" x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Not Available

New Painting

2010-10-24T11:43:00.001-07:00

The Refuge
Size 30"x40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2010-10-14T14:35:00.001-07:00

Strawberry Blond
Size 18" x 36"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Not Available

New Painting

2010-10-05T11:52:00.000-07:00

The Diva's Bow

Size 18" x 36"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

New Painting

2010-09-26T10:47:00.000-07:00

For Vinnie

Size 20" x 30"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

SunFlowers

2010-09-15T11:10:00.000-07:00

Here's my little video project. It was built in iMovie and the music was put together in Garage Band. I hope you enjoy it.

A Quick Update

2010-09-09T14:20:00.000-07:00

Most of this summer has been spent in the garden, and less time in the studio.

I have however just been to Victoria for a re-stocking mission. The studio is full of paint and canvas. I have been working on two smaller paintings, that are nearing completion. Over the next few months I will be back to my regular routine and painting from 8am. I look forward to presenting the new work and have also been working on a little video project which is nearing completion which I will gladly to share.

Sooke Fine Arts Show

2010-08-04T08:55:00.001-07:00

The Sooke Fine Art Show has come and gone. I didn't find any red dots this year but a lot of other pieces sold.

The quality of work was terrific. I have to congratulate the volunteers, the artists and the planners of the show once again.

This year I thought I would show you some of my favourites from the exhibition. The work was so varied and really became a visual feast.

Jeff Molloy (Mars Black) -The Good Book and the Blanket Box.
Anne Boquist - Jasmine and Peppy's New Ride.
Phoebe Dunbar - Birdseye Feast and Moonshell
Janet Dwyer - Refuge #4 of 12 and Orb Weavers #4 of 12
Mark Heine - Earth Days and Parade Floret
Krystyna Jervis - Nature Triptych
Iris Nardini - Solo
Muriel Sibley - Burden
Marla Thirsk - Disconnect
Tina Fyfe - Oil

I hope you enjoy these links and the work you will see. Next year try and make it out to the show, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Toronto Visit

2010-07-21T07:30:00.001-07:00

I recently visited Toronto and got the chance to see where my first tryptich was installed.

Bill Norgate, the owner of the piece is planning to change the wall colour and raise the paintings up a bit higher. This will lessen the blocking of the paintings by the equipment in his showroom. The wall colour change will bring some more warmth into the showroom space by picking up a colour from the tryptich.

I really enjoyed meeting with Bill and having a chance to provide a little input in the hanging of this piece.

Thanks again to my brother Norm for arranging the meeting and the tremendous hospitality shown by Norm, Helen, their daughter Linda, and Clive and my sister Linda.

Cheers to all our friends new and old!

Sooke Fine Arts Show

2010-07-03T13:55:00.001-07:00

Juan De Fuca Opus #2 Size 4'x16' Acrylic on Canvas

I received a call today from the Sooke Fine Art Show and my piece has been accepted by the jury for the show. If you are in the area or live on Vancouver Island the Exhibition runs from July 24 to August 2.

For more information visit http://www.sookefinearts.com/ticket-info.php

Painting News

2010-06-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon, I thought I'd just give a quick update on the painting front. On Saturday, we took my Juan De Fuca Opus #2 into the Sooke Fine Art Show and now the 'jury is out'. By this weekend I will know if the piece is accepted.

The other news is that I did something I rarely due. I'm turning into a picking old painter. Before submission I re-worked part of the central panel of the tryptich, this was okay because I hadn't signed it.

On the other hand I re-worked Due East 8am and I had signed it. I kept looking at the original and finally yesterday I worked back into the piece.
I rarely do this to a painting, when they are done, they are done. At least that's how I have worked for years. I guess it's not too late for an old dog to learn new tricks.

I am also looking at two other pieces and may revise them as well. I think from now on I am not going to sign the paintings until I have lived with them for a while. That also means I won't post them as soon as they done.

Here's a comparison of the first version of the painting with the revised version.

Sooke Fine Arts Show

2010-06-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

It's time again for my submission to the Sooke Fine Arts Show. The entries have to be in by June 27. I have been reworking my tryptich Juan De Fuca Opus #2. It will be my largest entry to date, 4 feet by 16 feet unframed.

I look forward to this every year but it is a bit nerve racking. It gives Vancouver Island Artists a chance to have our work seen by the largest audience possible drawing from the Island, Mainland BC and from around the world.

It will be a very interesting jury this year which includes Jeffrey Spalding, John Luna and Diane Farris. It will be fascinating to see their choices.
I won't know if my entry will be accepted until July 4th. Once I get the news I will post it.

Wish me luck.

Casson Legacy

2010-06-08T07:54:00.000-07:00

This is my version of an A.J. Casson painting.

It helped me change how I look at landscape.

I used the Casson piece as a reference, not trying to copy it completely but more as a study of technique. One of the toughest things to do was to create the shadows on the houses while still keeping the colour of the whitewashed buildings.

The twisting river with the oddly positioned buildings draws you through the painting. Casson used this kind of technique in a number of pieces. Thomson on the other hand uses layers of images stacked up all the way to the foreground. Thomson also moves the viewer by placing branches, logs and rocks almost like barriers to direct you through his pieces. A great example of the Thomson technique is a painting called 'The Drive' which depicts loggers pushing logs through a water chute.

FootPrints

2010-06-05T07:09:00.000-07:00

One of the major influences in my work has always been The Group of Seven.
When I attended High School back east, we had a field trip to the McMichael Gallery to see the groups' work. I think that was when I first got interested in landscape work. When I started painting, I concentrated mostly on cityscape paintings and figurative work, and only dabbled in actual landscapes. I had the opportunity back in the late 80's to do a landscape show and ever since then I have been hooked. I struggled at first and then I used a Tom Thomson painting and then a piece by A.J. Casson as reference. The styles were so different and yet possessed the same qualities, great composition and the ability to draw the viewer into the work and effect a sense of emotion.

This morning on CBC News Network I happened to catch a piece on a current project at the Mc Michael. It is the first time non artists have been given a show. The show is called Foot Prints , Legacy of the Group of Seven, take some time and visit the site, it is really terrific.

Juan De Fuca Opus #2

2010-03-16T11:23:00.001-07:00

This piece is not quite finished. Once I have a chance
I will take the canvasses outside to add some final
touches.

Juan De Fuca Opus #2

Medium Acrylic
Size 4' x 16'

Left

2010-03-16T11:15:00.001-07:00

Juan De Fuca Opus #2

Left Canvas
Medium Acrylic
Size 48"x 60"

Middle

2010-03-16T11:12:00.000-07:00

Juan De Fuca Opus #2

Middle Canvas
Medium Acrylic
Size 48"x 60"

Right

2010-03-16T11:09:00.000-07:00

Juan De Fuca Opus #2

Right Canvas
Medium Acrylic
Size 48" x 60"

Sneak Peak

2010-03-10T13:49:00.000-08:00

Here's the new painting I've been working on for the past few months.

It is a triptych, 4' x 15'. Today was the first day that I could haul all three of them out and have look at them. It was a little difficult getting a decent shot of the piece because it was windy. Secondly there is a spacing issue. The canvases are set up to allow a 6" gap between each one to allow for framing and proper hanging.

There are many more hours and days before completion. I am however glad to be able to give everyone a sneak peak. Once this piece is finished it will be entered into the Sooke Fine Show at the end of July.

I hope you enjoy the work.

Tryptich #2

2010-02-28T08:48:00.000-08:00

Throughout February, I have been busy painting. I put new canvas on 3 big 48"x60" stretchers during the last week of January. I have been painting everyday from 8am. I have been averaging 6 to 8 hours a day since the beginning of the month.

I will soon post the new works.

New Painting

2010-01-29T11:18:00.001-08:00

Due East 8am

Size 30"x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Warming Up

2010-01-23T09:20:00.000-08:00

Since October I spent more time waiting for phone calls from Doctors than anything else. I was wasting time instead of painting.

5 weeks ago I started to get up early and go to work in the studio.

Finally I had enough waiting. I wasn't painting because I was afraid of being interrupted. I finally woke up one morning and said enough. Now I start painting at 8am and work until I can't work any longer. I am currently finishing off my stock of 30/40's. Once that is done I am going to do another major project.

Keep watching!

New Painting

2010-01-23T09:10:00.000-08:00

Trapped Valley Clouds #2

Size 30"x 40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

A Little Movie

2010-01-15T14:22:00.001-08:00

The Grey-Noble Diary.

This a little movie I did using iMovie,
on the new iMac. It's from a group of
photos I found in some old albums.
It only took about forty minutes and
was a lot of fun.

New Painting

2010-01-15T13:09:00.000-08:00

Trapped Valley Clouds

Size 30"x40"
Medium Acrylic on Canvas

Where have I been?

2009-11-24T13:01:00.000-08:00

I was just checking my blog and realized that I hadn't posted anything since late August.

I have been painting, just a bit and repainting a bit more.

Most of my time has been spent on family business.

Last year my Father passed away October 1st. and this year my Mother passed away September 25th. which also happens to be our wedding anniversary.The photo I have displayed is one of my Siblings which was taken around 1955.

Without the help of my Wife, my Daughters and my Siblings, this last year would have been devastating. Their emotional support has kept me going.

So to re-cap my father passed in October 2008, my daughter Janna got married to Travis in May 2009, I had open heart surgery 12 days later, my mother passed in September 2009, I then found out I would have to have more heart surgery in 2010. It's been a busy couple of years.

Triptych News

2009-08-31T08:32:00.001-07:00

The Triptych left Friday, August 28th at 3pm for it's new life in Mississauga (which is just west of Toronto). I have requested photos of the pieces after they have been re-stretched and hung for display.

Of all the work I have done, these 3 paintings will have the most exciting life. They will be hanging in the showroom of a large office automation supplier. Hundreds of people will pass by and view them everyday. Once I have some pictures of their new home I will post them on the blog. Please Note: This is not to say that all my other paintings hanging in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. are not living fabulous lives in private collections. I appreciate their owners and the homes they have supplied for this work.

Size & Perspective

2009-08-18T09:38:00.000-07:00

This will give you more of an idea of the size of the triptych.

I shot this this morning at 7am prior to starting to work on the detail work that has to be done.

As you can see it almost covers the entire end of our house. It has been a juggling act moving and working on each canvas because my work space is only 10'x10'.

Recent Paintings

2009-08-18T09:22:00.000-07:00

Juan De Fuca Opus #1

The triptych is almost completed. It's overall size is 48"H x 15'W. It consists of 3 panels each being 48"H x 60"W. It has been in development since early March this year and was put on hold until July. I have still a number of hours of work left and will hopefully put the piece to bed within the week. I hope you enjoy the work. It has been difficult to photograph the piece due to it's size and the ever changing light in the studio.

SOLD

Left Side Panel 1

2009-08-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

Medium Acrylic
Size 48"x60"

SOLD

Middle Panel 2

2009-08-18T09:19:00.000-07:00

Medium Acrylic
Size 48"x 60"

SOLD

Right Side Panel 3

2009-08-18T09:17:00.001-07:00

Medium Acrylic
Size 48"x60"

SOLD

Recent Painting

2009-01-30T10:21:00.001-08:00

Peruvian Visitor (Alstroemeria)
Medium - Acrylic on Canvas
Size - 36" x 48"

Not Available

New Painting

2008-12-14T14:03:00.000-08:00

Vespers 2

Medium - Acrylic on Canvas
Size- 36x48

New Painting

2008-11-25T16:32:00.000-08:00

Vespers

Medium - Acrylic
Size 36 X 48

Recent Painting

2008-10-19T12:44:00.000-07:00

Valley Fog Rising

Medium - Acrylic
Size - 30 x 40

Not Available

2008-06-04T11:10:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day

Medium - Acrylic
Canvas
30" x 40"

Not Available

2008-04-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

Through The Archer's Bow

Medium - Acrylic
Canvas
Size 30" x 40"

Not Available

2008-04-24T07:45:00.001-07:00

Pocket of Light

Medium - Acrylic
Canvas
Size 36"x 48"

Not Available

2008-02-13T13:24:00.001-08:00

The Moon Casts Her Net

Medium - Acrylic
Canvas
Size 30"x40"

2008-02-05T14:50:00.001-08:00

Yesterday I mentioned my old Blogspot to friends. My nephew the gifted and talented Matt Williams built it for me and did repairs to my old Calloway Framing Website. (which no longer exists) Unfortunately, I can't remember how to modify or update this site.

"The Space between my Ears", highlights my digital printmaking images. If you are interested in seeing these images I am including a link.

http://grey-noble.blogspot.com/

Thanks again to Matt for introducing me to Blogs and to my daughter Brie for helping me get this site up and running. Thanks to daughter Janna for letting me thank her sister.

2008-01-16T12:03:00.000-08:00

Sunset at the Perch

Medium - Acrylic
Canvas
Size 36"x48"

Not Available

Recent Painting

2007-12-07T14:33:00.001-08:00

Cooper's Cove Stainglass

Medium - Acrylic
Canvas
Size 36"x48"

Recent Painting

2007-12-02T12:55:00.000-08:00

Weather Clearing at Coopers Cove

Medium - Acrylic
Canvas
30"x40"

Not Available

Don't be Afraid

2007-11-20T21:16:00.000-08:00

Don't be afraid to click on the comment area of the blog.
I want to have your input on what I'm doing and saying.
I may not agree with you but I would like to hear your
opinion.

Slope Dwellers

2007-11-20T09:04:00.002-08:00

Slope Dwellers

Medium - Acrylic
Canvas
Size-30"x40"

Not Available

Olympics High Noon

2007-11-13T12:28:00.001-08:00

Olympics High Noon Sun

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size-30"x40"

2007-11-13T12:27:00.000-08:00

The Perch Shadows

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size 30"x40"

Not Available

2007-11-13T12:26:00.000-08:00

Juan De Fuca Mist

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size-30"x40"

Not Available

2007-11-13T12:25:00.000-08:00

The Pagoda Tree

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size 30"x40"

Not Available

2007-11-13T12:24:00.000-08:00

Sweeps at Sandcut Beach

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size-24"x30"

2007-11-13T12:23:00.000-08:00

Fog Rises over Raven's Home

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size-30"x40"

2007-11-13T12:22:00.000-08:00

The Path to French Beach

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size-30"x40"

2007-11-13T12:20:00.000-08:00

Spanish Moss at Otter Point

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size-30"x40"

2007-11-13T12:18:00.000-08:00

Fallen Giant at Muir Creek

Medium-Acrylic
Canvas
Size-24"x30"