Dave Gordon

In his youth, Dave felt a strong attraction for the outdoors - in particular the fields, ponds, and woodlots which then existed near his parents home. 

His travels introduced him to the wonders of nature, but just as importantly, created within him a feeling of being at peace in the countryside.  At the time, Dave did not understand the attraction, but the feeling did and has nevertheless remained with him.

Thanks to his wife who had the foresight to realize his need, she enrolled him in a watercolour art class where he learned basic techniques and received constructive encouragement.  Dave now works on his own at his home studio where he is still learning with each new painting.  Sometimes the lessons learned can be painful and time consuming, but they are still the best lessons learned.

Dave's intention is to someday be able to focus his attention entirely on his art.  Rural scenes are still his calling, focusing on farm houses and barns (collectively and separately), the tractors which work the farms, the fence rows which define the farms and some relics from the past.  Dave is also drawn to the strength of water which is depicted in his many water scenes including paintings from British Columbia all the way to Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia. 

Dave also accepts commission work to capture your treasures in watercolour. Dave’s studio is located at his home in Cavan township and is open by appointment.