Fear Hope and Longing III

Dawn - MacKenzie Beach

Small Island, Dawn, Looking Southward Mackenzie Beach

Dear Friends,

During our sojourns to Tofino, Lyne and I always stay in a cabin on Mackenzie Beach. This year, in January, I had intended to work further on a new series of paintings. But I got sidetracked.

We had the best of winter weather: tremendous storms all times of the day and night, calm early mornings with subtle tints and sunsets dramatic and blustery. Instead of following my plan, I was compelled to paint the waves, rocks, islands and mists – eventually making such huge progress within the continuation of the series Fear, Hope and Longing that I have rearranged my exhibition plans for the next three years.

Sunset With Small Island

Sunset with Small Island, Mackenzie Beach

I am aiming to have Fear, Hope and Longing III ready for a Fall 2016/Spring 2017 exhibition. I have yet to confirm the venue. But I’m excited by the first five finished works that I have just posted on my website: http://www.haughton-art.ca/exhibitions/upcoming/

Other news:

I have started work on a new series of paintings titled 40 views of Mount Baker, inspired by the Hokusai series of woodcut prints “36 Views of Mt. Fuji”. This summer Lyne and I circumnavigated the mountain, giving me a chance to see all sides – and the many moods – of the peak. I have started quite a number of paintings and will have more news soon.

I will be showing a series of figurative works in Seattle in October 2016 – a series of portraits of “Bad Guys”. More information to come!

Thank you for your interest in my work. Yours, David A. Haughton – Painter

20 thoughts on “Fear Hope and Longing III”

  1. Nancy Lanphear

    David,
    Beautiful colors and the imagery captures some of what I love in Tofino. So good to see this new work and look forward to your show.

  2. George Patterson

    Dear David, Your Mackenzie Beach set is beautiful, some of the best evocations of the area I have ever seen and I live here! I hope all is well.
    George Patterson

  4. Colleen Foy

    Gorgeous paintings! I still love the boat paintings. I have a magazine cutout of one on the cork board in the kitchen. Someday I hope I will see them in person

  5. margie shepherd

    Thanks for the update, David, looks good. Think you’re getting better with time?! Look forward to more updates and news.

  9. Eduard Spescha

    Dear David,
    Thank you for sharing your paintings with me.
    I am very much impressed and look forward to see your complete series.
    Best regards
    Eduard Spescha

  10. Susan Fitzpatrick

    David — these are truly spectacular. You have captured the essence of what moves us most about being in the natural world.

    1. David Haughton

      Dear Susan,

      Thank you for such a wonderful compliment to my work. You need to come up and see the landscape that inspired me
      with affection and respect

      david

    1. David Haughton

      Dear Pierre,

      Most Excellent
      I’m looking forward to seeing your reaction when you see the real things!

      all the best; see you soon

      David

  12. thelma McCarthy

    David, Your pictures continue to be beautiful in color and composition.
    Hokousai (forgive the spelling) is my favorite Japanese printmaker. I have studied his
    work for years. I wish you well.

    thelma

    1. David Haughton

      Dear Thelma,

      You are very kind with your comments. Hokusai is my hero; I’m glad we share a favorite artist

      with affection and respect

      david

  14. Taras Babiak

    This looks terrific, David! It’s so good to hear from you and to see you thriving and evolving! Pls LMK when you are coming this way and I will do the same. Taras

    1. David Haughton

      Dear Taras,
      Thank you for the kind words and your ongoing friendship. I hope to see you before too long

      david

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