TYNAMITE ART
Observational painting exploring tension within ordinary spaces
a look at Venice
A body of work observing quiet tension within the spaces of Venice.
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METER MAID
A figure moving through a system that no longer applies.
Acrylic on canvas
Canvas and Giclée prints available
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Alley Cat
A narrow passage where movement pauses.
Acrylic on canvas
Canvas and Giclée prints available
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Gondolas
A quiet moment within the Venetian lagoon.
Acrylic on canvas
Canvas and Giclée prints available
Together, these paintings hold small moments where the city pauses just long enough to notice itself.
FROM THE Studio
Experiments, material studies, exploratory and past works.
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HONEY BEAR
A doodle experiment pushed a bear into humour, tension, and full bug-eyed alarm.
Acrylic on canvas
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WARRIOR CHICKEN
Another doodle experiment found a chicken that looks like it has survived several spiritual weather systems.
Acrylic on canvas
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8 Seconds
A rodeo study built around motion, dust, and the short window between control and chaos.
Espresso and acrylic on canvas
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JC
A portrait study made with espresso and acrylic, built around warmth, stain, and expression.
Espresso and acrylic on canvas
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panda rouge
A red panda study perched somewhere between curiosity and caution.
Acrylic on canvas
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Blood orange
A study of colour, texture, and suggestive drama inside a cut orange.
Acrylic on canvas
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He’s My Brother
Private commission of an older brother holding his baby brother.
Acrylic on canvas
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Gudgie in the garden
Portrait of my Grandfather “Gudgie” in one of his favorite place.
Acrylic on canvas
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trout dinner
Private commission of a trout laid out on a wooden board with lemons, seasoning, and a knife.
Acrylic on canvas
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Paired
A bright study of two birds, painted loose and loud.
Acrylic on canvas
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BOYZ N THE HERD
Private commission created as a wedding gift, with three cows standing in for the three of us.
Acrylic on canvas
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Llamas
A small window of curious faces, built around character and expression.
Acrylic on canvas
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Lazy bear
A loose bear study caught somewhere between resting, hiding, and refusing to explain itself.
Acrylic on canvas
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Frenchie
A pet portrait study focused on posture, personality, and that very specific dog look.
Acrylic on canvas
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FARM LIFE
Private commission of two family dogs in an open farm field.
Acrylic on canvas
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In The Shade
Private commission of two dogs resting together in the shade.
Acrylic on canvas
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Where It Started
Commission based on a childhood memory of learning to work on her dad’s 66 Plymouth Belvedere, long before she became an aircraft mechanic.
Acrylic on canvas
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Feeling Develish
Private commission of a devil on a toilet in hell, down to the last square.
Acrylic on canvas
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Over the Azores
Private commission inspired by a favorite place in the Azores, with twin lakes and a goshawk overhead.
Acrylic on canvas
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UP IN SMOKE
Private commission portrait of John F. Kennedy smoking a cigar.
Acrylic on canvas
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Electric fish lamps
Tin bass and perch fish lamps built from mixed materials, light, and a slightly unreasonable amount of patience.
Mixed materials
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TIN HUMMINGBIRD
Tin hummingbird and flower built from shaped metal and found-form detail.
Bonded Tin
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PHI 1.618
A steel study based on proportion, balance, and the golden ratio.
Welded Steel
MORE IN PROGRESS
Paintings are only part of the work. Sculpture, writing, studies, and other studio pieces will be added here as they are ready.
Tynamite Art
Paintings, sculpture, prints, writing, commissions and strange little scenes from Ty, the artist behind Tynamite Art. The work often begins with observation, memory, and small moments that keep asking for attention.
