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cats and paintings . old Canadian man. still believe in a compassionate society. wrote a few books.

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christopher@christopherdutton· 10d

Gauche painting called "Lake in Twilight" aug '26 8 by 10 inch #art #painting #newart

a full moon of white -gray shines in a cloudy sky at twilight. its reflection is across a lake. the water surrounding is hues of blue, green, black, brown. In foreground is a small narrow beaqch line of sand and short stubby plants of green and brown. Across the lake there is a point on right side with bare trees and piles of whitish rocks

christopher@christopherdutton· 14d

Thanks a lot to evryone that liked my latest art posts...heres one more called " Petawa River Algonquin Park" July 2026 gauche 12 by 12 inch #art #painting

in center is a blue-green water falls which splits into channels around large rocks at the bottom. on left bank is a stand of pine trees looking large but quite haggard in foliage. on the right bank is a stand of twisted decidious trees . the sky above is a light blue with many fluffy clouds

christopher@christopherdutton· 19d

#art :new posts #art #painting Hudson's Bay Co. supply ships 14 by 18 inch gauche Aug'26

in the foreground is a large sailing ship anchored with sails furled It is dark brown. to its left is a rowing vessel with 6 crew members . they are headed to another large sailing ship anchored near the shoreline of high rock croppings, vegetation . the sea in the harbour is choppy with white chop and greenish and blue hues. The sky is ligjt blue with fluffy white clouds. Both sailing ships are flying the flag of the Hudson's bay company

christopher@christopherdutton· 19d

#art #painting #new Called Petawawa River Falls Algonquin Park Aug'26 gauche 9 by 12 inch

christopher@christopherdutton· 19d

#art #painting China Southseas 9 by 12 inch gauche July '26

in the center of painting is a chinese junk twin masted with bamboo sails and a cloth foresail. The junk is sailing away from the viewer . it is darkish red-brown with white painted ports in the side of hull. The sea is aggressive with multicolor waves of hues of blue,white,green black. the shy is softer with small fluffy clouds and a marine blue tint

christopher@christopherdutton· 19d

#art #painting Called island point in lake lavaille algonquin park 11 by 14 imch gauche July'26

ragged spruce trees on left of painting. dark green foliage and reddish brown rough bark . they are on a poinbt of land which is sandy and comes out halfway across painting into a blue gray colored lake. in background is a shoreline of hilly rock formation with some foliage on it. the sky is blue grayish with swirls of white-gray clouds

christopher@christopherdutton· 19d

table in garden Jun '26 9 by 12 inch gauche #art #painting

impressionist painting of a iron chairs and small table painted gold. there is 2 wine glasses and a bottle on table. it sits in a garder . on right is a small bushy tree orange and green leaves . on left is flowering bushes with a stone vase on ground with red flowers. the background behind table is made of streaks of red blue yellow

christopher@christopherdutton· 19d

woman in the garden 8 by 10 inch gauche may'26 #art #painting

christopher@christopherdutton· May 12

two oil paintings both are 20 by 24 inch. Started in April finished in May'26 first is called City streets second is called mediterranean churches #oil #art #painting

a yellow brown dirt street in foreground on which is seen 4 horse drawn carriages . one of which is a city bus drawn by two horses . there are two open carriages and another closed carriage. in middle of painting is a large suburban reddidsh home with three stories, two chimneys and green trim. there is also an open veranda. to the left is a yard full of large decidious trees. there is a road which intersects and goes up to upperbackground. there are two smaller houses here and another carriage...blue in color. to the right is a white stone house of three stories with an upperbalcony with black metal railings. its yard has a wide stone path to the street sidewalk and flowered side gardens plus a small colorful tree . in the painting there are various figures either walking about or riding in carriages . Their dress is of a victorian period

the foreground is a public pink/white walkway and grass park . large colorful flowery bushes grow there. there is two blue benches with people sitting on them . there is a pinkish white roadway in mid ground with a dock to the left where is tied a brown small galleon type sailing ship. on right of painting in center is a white rough stone chuch with colored glass windows and a large set of steps at front leading to entrance. it is of a spanish architecture complete wuth wooden cross on a bell tower . its roof is of pale red slate. there is an expanse of water somewhat turbulent and then a shoreline of homes to the right and then another church built on carved blackish flat rock. the church is white, domed and decorated with gold doors and framing. Behind in background is high sloping hills of snad dunes and pinkish rock. the sky is a pale blue with only wisps of clouds

christopher@christopherdutton· May 12

Called Famine,Man,War , Pestilence and Death. 11 by 14 inch gauche May '26 other called Tucker's Store Corners . 10 by 14 inch acrylic May '26 can you guess which is which? #art #acrylic #gauche #painting

Called Famine,Man,War , Pestilence and Death. 11 by 14 inch gauche May '26. 5 humanoid figures stand in the mid-ground, Behind them is a chaotic background of fire smoke broken buildings.in the foreground at their feet is various human corpses of partial decay . of the figures from left to right Famine is skeletal with only shreds of skin..the next , Man is large but all its limbs are partially amputated . third is War a red masked humanoid covered in blood carrying a sword. Pestilence is to the left of War...obviously human like but covered in multi colored sores , bruises and one arm is decayed away...last , at right of painting is DEath..a human body with a skull head and holding a cane

there are 6 buildings all set around an intersection of 3 dirt roads of brown-yellowish color. there are 5 houses ...two are of 3 stories and are of red brick. one is brown colored and leaning to the left . one is a small yellow-orange colored. House in foregroend is a more like a shack with added rooms . its yellow and red . across from the shack is a clump of small bush like trees. in upper left is a faded blue building with a porch and overhang. on it hangs a store sign. behing the store rises up high tree line suggesting this is a hilly region.

christopher@christopherdutton· May 12

Called Vase 1,2 and 3 . smallish watercolor paintings done in coffee shops on rainy days this May #watercolor #art #painting

a reddish vase with bright red flowers sits on a rough small wooden table in outside garden. There is a dirt path that goes past it . on other side of path is red rose plants. at end of path are two large maple trees . the sky is of a light blue mottled effect

on a small greenish table is a large blue waterglass vase containing a small boquet of multi colored flowers. to the right is an orange faded chair sitting under a milti paned window. the wall behind is covered in wallpaper of light colored mixed flower arrangements

a twisted vase of clear glass and green and brown tints hold a large bouquet of multi colored flowers. it sits in front of a shallow pond of green/blue/purple tones. on edge of pond is high yellowish shrubbery on left and a large tree on right

christopher@christopherdutton· Apr 8

It's 813 pm in Belleville Ontario cAnada. Still listening for the big f,#$@ing bang

christopher@christopherdutton· Apr 8

christopher@christopherdutton· Mar 26

Watercolor done over a cardboard b/w print on a box containing a toy car from a buck store. So only half my work! About 3 by 6 in . Done mar 2026 #art #painting

Old buildings in a dirt street mostly red tinged brick. There is a small sitting garden in lower left

christopher@christopherdutton· Mar 26

Watercolor. 3 by 5 inch Mar 2026 #art #painting

Watercolor of multi colored bright flowers in a reddish tinged vase

christopher@christopherdutton· Mar 26

A Lake in Killarney 12 by 16 inch canvas oil . Killarney is a public camping park in central West Ontario on Georgian Bay finished mar 2026 #art #painting

Oil landscape of bright reddish rock in foreground. Small group of spruce trees and a boggy inlet of grass and lily pads. Center of painting is a choppy lake with one bare island in it. Background is large rocky gray Hills under a blue gray sky

christopher@christopherdutton· Mar 26

I wanna be a cat like my princess, Peaches

Large orange cat lieing down in lazy boy chair with her plate if food propped up against chair on her scratch post so she only has to lift her head a little to eat

christopher@christopherdutton· Feb 18

Finally dried enough to varnish......called "Seaside Farm" oil painting..actual painting inside frame is 31 by 27inch . Feb'28

a large oil painting of a farm with a seaside beach and water in background. There is a large old wooden dark brown frame barn with a yellow straw roof in the center. below it is a smaller similar barn on left side and on right side a small white stone shed with a wood shingled roof.
in the foreground is a newer house of red brirck with a reddish colored tin roof and green framed windows and door.
there is a dirt road which leads passed the left of large barn and goes pasta small lue colored pond on the far right of paintong. The road then ends up at a white cottage on a bluff overlooking the blue calm sea

christopher@christopherdutton· Feb 14

did some gauche paintings while dogsitting as didnt wanna stink up their place with oils. they are all 16 by 20 inch canvas. Called Moonlight Bay ; The Family and Greensville junkyard

This gouache painting presents a moody, atmospheric seascape dominated by cool blues, smoky greys, and muted earth tones. The composition is divided horizontally: a vast, brooding sky occupies the upper half, while a restless expanse of water stretches across the foreground. The sky is layered with soft, blended brushstrokes that create dense, rolling clouds. Hints of lighter pigment break through the darker greys, suggesting shifting weather and depth within the cloud cover.
Near the horizon, a luminous burst of pale yellow and white emerges from behind the cloud bank. This glowing area—likely the moon diffused through mist—becomes the focal point of the painting. Its light spills outward in hazy strokes of blue and cream, illuminating the surrounding clouds and subtly warming the otherwise cool palette. The glow is not sharply defined; instead, it appears softened and atmospheric, as though filtered through moisture-heavy air.
A thin strip of distant shoreline runs horizontally beneath the sky. The land is rendered in textured, vertical strokes of brown, grey, and off-white, resembling reeds, grasses, and rugged treeline silhouetted against the light. These strokes add tactile contrast and suggest wind movement along the coast.
The foreground water reflects the moonlight in a vertical column that stretches toward the viewer. This reflection is painted with layered whites, pale yellows, and soft blues, creating a shimmering pathway across the darker surface. The surrounding water is built from horizontal, blended strokes, giving a sense of gentle wave motion. Deeper blues and shadowed patches add depth and subtle turbulence.
Overall, the painting conveys quiet drama and solitude. The interplay between light and shadow, texture and smoothness, evokes a calm yet slightly unsettled coastal night—an intimate moment where moonlight briefly transforms a dark, expansive sea into something luminous and contemplative.

This gouache painting depicts a poignant winter scene set in a snow-covered city. The background is rendered almost entirely in shades of grey and white, showing rows of tall, aging buildings that lean inward along a deserted street. The architecture feels worn and somber, with dark windows and softened edges created by loose, expressive brushstrokes. Snow blankets the ground and clings to rooftops, muting the city into a quiet, almost ghostly stillness. A bare black tree stands to the left, its branches stark against the pale surroundings.
In sharp contrast to the monochrome cityscape, a small family occupies the foreground in vivid color. A bearded man in a deep red garment sits closely beside a blonde woman dressed in purple and blue. Their faces are elongated and expressive, conveying fatigue, sadness, or quiet endurance. The woman leans into the man, her posture suggesting vulnerability and reliance. At their side rests a small brown dog, curled protectively near them, while a bundle of belongings lies nearby, wrapped in layered fabrics of green and orange.
The rich, warm tones of the figures stand out against the cold, grey environment, emphasizing their humanity amid hardship. The painting evokes themes of displacement, resilience, and intimacy within an unforgiving urban winter landscape

This 12-by-16 inch gouache painting depicts a lively roadside scene in a semi-rural setting, rendered with expressive, swirling brushwork and bold color. The composition rises diagonally from the lower left to the upper right, where a wide, curving road climbs a hill toward a row of small houses. Above them, the sky fills the upper portion with layered strokes of pale blue, gray, cream, and peach, creating a wind-swept, turbulent atmosphere.
Midway up the hill stands a cluster of modest wooden houses painted in strong, contrasting hues. A red building anchors the left, followed by a white house with a red roof, then a pale green house, a bright yellow one with red trim, and finally a gray structure near the crest. Their slightly tilted forms and dark, simplified windows give the scene a folk-art character and a sense of watchful presence over the road below.
The road curves dramatically through the center, painted in sweeping arcs of brown, ochre, and gray with visible tire marks that suggest constant movement. A roadside sign on a patch of green sits along the right side of the hill, its loosely painted lettering hinting at a place name or route number.
In the foreground, a crowded cluster of vehicles suggests a small junkyard . A long yellow school bus stretches across the left-center area, surrounded by cars and trucks in green, red, gray, and blue tones. Some appear worn or partially dismantled. A small excavator stands near a scattered pile of black tires, reinforcing the scrapyard impression. Quick, confident strokes define the vehicles, favoring bold shapes over detail.
Touches of green, white, and reddish-pink along the bottom edge suggest grass, water, and flowering brush, framing the mechanical clutter above. The overall effect is energetic and narrative, capturing the intersection of domestic life, roadway movement, and small-scale industry through layered, spontaneous gouache technique.

christopher@christopherdutton· Feb 13

called " December grays " oil painting 20 inch by 20 in finished Feb 2026

This oil painting shows a solitary young figure seated in the foreground of a distorted, dreamlike city. They have short grayish hair and blue-green eyes, with a solemn, introspective expression. Their face is softly formed but marked by visible brushstrokes that add texture and emotional intensity.

They sit with bent knees, wearing loose blue pants, brown lace-up boots, and layered green and earthy-toned clothing. One arm rests across their body, loosely holding a yellowish strap or object that blends into the painterly textures below.

Behind them, brightly colored buildings—pinks, reds, yellows, and greens—tilt at exaggerated angles. Windows are simplified and repetitive, and the skewed perspective makes the city feel unstable and pressing inward. Above, a cloudy gray sky and an abstract, swirling ground of blended colors enhance the expressive, unsettled mood. The thick paint and distorted forms emphasize emotion and isolation over realism.

christopher@christopherdutton· Feb 12

not sure what to do? i will take the overriding nays or yays. Do i use AI to write descriptions on Alttext ? It does a much nicer job than i do esp as once a painting is done i am sick of looking at it for a couple months . please read alttext written by chat on this oil painting just finished

This oil painting shows a two-masted schooner named “BLUENOSE” sailing swiftly across open water. The ship is centered and angled from left to right, creating strong movement and purpose.
The Ship
Tall white sails billow in the wind, painted with soft creams, grays, and hints of blue to suggest light through canvas. Dark rigging lines add structure against the sky. The hull features rich brown and reddish tones, contrasting with the cool sea. Fine white deck details and visible skylights show careful brushwork. The name BLUENOSE appears clearly near the bow.
The Ocean
The sea is textured and energetic, with thick brushstrokes in deep blue and teal. Waves crash against the hull, forming bold white foam. Navy, emerald, and white blend to show churning, wind-driven motion. Heavy paint suggests palette knife or impasto techniques.
The Sky
Lavender, violet, pale blue, and white sweep across the sky. Loose, expressive clouds echo the sea’s movement. Cooler tones near the horizon shift to warmer purples above, adding depth. The sky feels windy and alive.
Background
A distant shoreline in muted greens and sandy tones sits in the background, softly painted to keep focus on the ship.
Overall Mood
The painting expresses movement, strength, maritime pride, and coastal atmosphere. Warm wood tones contrast with cool sea and sky, creating harmony. The scene feels powerful, nostalgic, and full of wind and motion.

christopher@christopherdutton· Feb 12

Angel, my cat loves to put her head under lamp shade in cold mornings while i have my coffee

brown and white long haired persian cat looking up from inside a lampshade with bulb on to get warmed up

brown and white long haired persian cat with hr head inside a lampshade with bulb on to get warmed up while i have morning coffee beside her

christopher@christopherdutton· Dec 10

'Carina coffee trader ship" finished in December. gauche on old outhouse door 24 by 65 inch. original painting (16 by 20 inch . was designed for a coffee shop sign but cafe declined due to rental restrictions. was supposed to say"best coffee on the market!" for a market cafe here. #art #painting

old sailing ship called Carina just leaving a hilly Caribbean shoreline. gauche done on an old outhouse door 24 by 65 inches

The old sailing ship Carina just leaving a hilly Caribbean shoreline. gauche done on an old outhouse door 24 by 65 inch

old sailing ship called Carina just leaving a hilly Caribbean shoreline. gauche done on canvas 16 by 20 in

christopher@christopherdutton· Dec 4

#cats Angel...my emotional support cat

photo of my furry friend multi colored cat long haired persian who is sitting on a desk and pointing with one paw at a bottle of headache pills. The caption under her reads " Hey stupid! You know Christmas is coming right ? So you had better stock up on your meds!"

christopher@christopherdutton· Nov 9

...im exhausted...just spent 3 days trying to find in the Bible where Jesus told the 12 disciples to go forth in the world and organize "Christian Nationalism".....no luck so far

christopher@christopherdutton· Oct 27

2 new ones. Both 11 by 14 inch hardboard painted with gauche. One is called Genie...the other Oasis #art #painting

a bearded genie in a very ornate hat emerging from a mixed cloud of various colors

a small village of stone houses in the middle of a desert. There is a couple of stone lined wells and also palm trees growing

christopher@christopherdutton· Oct 23

newer paintings all 11 by 14 inch gauche on hardboard. i have a crap phone camera but i do try to adjust coloring to be as exact as possible to the real paintings. i tend to use very bright hues in actuality but the photos always look excessively adjusted by Krita app #art #painting

christopher@christopherdutton· Aug 31

cat and vase 16 by 20 inch oil mar 2025 #art #Painting

christopher@christopherdutton· Aug 31

called the Serf gauche 16 by 24 in aug '25 #art

christopher@christopherdutton· Aug 19

more drawings....sorry to dump so many pictures at once...i will try to be more organized from now on! i dont sell my art..tend to give pieces away on the street where i paint to anyone that shows a real interest in a work....