Aaron created this collage during a period of homelessness. It was after he secured a job in finance and found a garbage bin of Martha Stewart magazines. Inspired by this collage, he painted portions of it later for Western University Studio Art.
Aaron's first painting created at St. Thomas Aquinas senior art studio. His teacher framed the piece and placed it in the atrium at the high school. He painted it from a shampoo advertisement.
Being Then Within a Context of Intensity – Aaron created this for his Final Project in Western University Studio Art. Inspired by his collage that he made while homeless, Aaron decided to paint portions of it. The collage highlights Aaron’s greatest passions and various styles of art in one. These styles include Black & White paintings, nature, landscapes, and subjects that leave an impression on the viewer’s mind.
Aaron painted half of a photograph found in Madonna's Erotica album on one canvas, and the other half on another. He created it shortly after finding his first apartment at 15 and he wanted to separate the painting into a dichotomy to amplify the feeling of despair.
Georgian Bay Dichotomoy, Aaron painted two perspectives of the same tree from both sides of the island.
As a native, gay, disabled feminist, Aaron appreciates the history of oppression. He found the portrait in a magazine and it stands for how the media silences women and hold them to many unrealistic expectations. The first time he saw it, he knew he had to paint it for his walls.
Georgian Bay Dichotomoy, Aaron painted two perspectives of the same tree from both sides of the island.
Aaron volunteered with the London Health Science Centre 24 Hr-Art-A-Thon where 24 artists painted live with a gallery to follow. He was one of the main promoters on local television for the event. This is one of two paintings he created. The subject reminded Aaron of a princess who no longer wanted the title and dreamt of escaping from riches to rags.
Georgian Bay Dichotomoy, Aaron painted two perspectives of the same tree from both sides of the island.
This was a painting Aaron collaged over for his 'Nature of Love; Love of Nature' piece, although he intended to finish it.
Aaron volunteered with the London Health Science Centre 24 Hr-Art-A-Thon where 24 artists painted live with a gallery to follow. He was one of the main promoters on local television for the event. This is one of two paintings he created. Aaron found this photo in a calendar and he intuitively knew that he had to paint this for the walls. Purple and Lime is one of his favourite colour combinations.
Aaron painted half of a photograph found in Madonna's Erotica album on one canvas, and the other half on another. He created it shortly after finding his first apartment at 15 and he wanted to separate the painting into a dichotomy to amplify the feeling of despair.
Split Complementary states that only three hues should be applied, here are Red-Violet, Yellow, and Green. Aaron painted this in Western University Studio Art to understand various colour theories. The subject is known as Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), it is one of his favourite native plants.
Aaron found this photo in a Helmut Lang advertisement. It was the year he came out, and he wanted to embrace his new identity through art.
He chose high contrast colours against fiery reds to portray the emotions related to a catastrophe. Aaron painted this in Western University Studio Art to understand various colour theories. The subject is known as Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), it is one of his favourite native plants.
As a native, gay, disabled feminist, Aaron appreciates the history of oppression. He found the portrait in a magazine and it stands for how the media silences women and hold them to many unrealistic expectations. The first time he saw it, he knew he had to paint it for his walls.
Aaron decided to challenge himself by using crayons to create one of his favourite sunset photographs.
Fascinated by Landscape Design and Marine Biology, Aaron decided to put these items together for his still art project in University using Charcoal and Conté.
Design
Musicians, designers, and scientists throughout his family tree have taught and inspired Aaron in many ways. His earliest memories in class were at the painter's easel. His art framed and showcased throughout his life from kindergarten to University. Subjects that speak to him are usually Black & White and pieces that effortlessly speak to viewers. Aaron focuses on telling a story through his work. Please enjoy.