SMASH 2880 Dundas West

SMASH, 2880 Dundas Street West

There I was with a back pack milling around in the store. WORTH A VISIT,see below!

I spied an empty seat on the other side of the road. I thought someone SHould sit in it. It looked quite comfortable.  Perhaps do a study with a paint brush. I happened to have the ingredients in that damn 50lb back pack of mine and i had time on my hands.

It was a blustry day so blobs of water colour blew and reacted in unpredictable ways on the paper.
That didn't stop me! Nor did a film crew that were apparently engaged in a commercial shoot.

Less than 2 hrs later with paint on my face IT was done. I didn't notice a burnt sienna scar like stroke on my face until I got home. I was horrified.

The purpose of this art is to start a conversation

so post below

NOW About SMASH

It is a must visit STORE : dangerous to your cultural health if you don't visit IT. 

Imagine:

Beautiful posters, architectural gems and curated recovered items
in a junction diamond. Perfect to muse, image and inspire.

Now go there...they are very nice.

and they are sending me a link?

The Farmhouse tavern

The Farmhouse Tavern, 1627 Dupont St.

The purpose of this art is to start a conversation

inspired after a water colour or 2 in the country I went searching for something urban…This was it...it didn't hurt that they served beer and great food either

I parked myself across the street... Before the Evening crowd arrived at 4.15
A quick sketch followed by splashes of colour encouraged a few curious onlookers to peak. Including Alex , the Chef...no pressure of course

I finished just after 6...painting is thirsty work

excellent food …Sunday late for deals in this otherwise justifiable expensive restaurant

Farmhouse Tavern map

(416) 561-9114

Junction Triangle 

1627 Dupont St near to Dundas Street West , South
Toronto, ON M6P

Cherry Beach Chippy

The Chip truck at Cherry Beach

Indulge yourself for $5 bucks on hand cut chips

Great service that takes you back a decade or two.

And mind the seagulls they want a piece of the action

$199 

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Cherry Beach

Cherry Beach is a lakeside park located at the foot of Cherry Street just south of Unwin Avenue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is on Toronto's outer harbour just east of the Eastern Gap. Wikipedia

Stephen G., Artist & Writer

A moment in Tango. Clearly relaxed and not offended but my attempt to put my Sharpie to work Stephen reclined in the best seat in the house, bare feet comfortably on the floor. Thank you for yr response and I would be delighted if u have a website to post Link.

Stephen has interesting story to tell


here are just a few from this Toronto writers website

Bio

I live in Maine with my wife, Tabitha…. Oh, wait…. That’s not me.

I live in Toronto. No wife. Definitely no wife. No husband either.  I grew up on the prairies, under skies that went on forever.

My companions growing up were Edgar Rice Burroughs, Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein. Captain Kirk, Jaime Summers, Professor X, and Wonder Woman.

One of my earliest memories is being taken to the library by my parents, and that little card, typed in red like all the children’s card was a treasure beyond price. From the beginning, I loved stories and that has stayed with my my whole life. Books from the library. Saturday afternoon matinees at the theatre. The comics I used my allowance for. The ones I made up in my bedroom. The stories were everything.

And now, after a lot of practice, I get to tell stories of my own.

one of Stephen titles from goodreads

Chasing Cold

by Stephen Graham King

3.93 of 5 stars 3.93  ·   rating details  ·  15 ratings  ·  6 reviews

On the tiny, frozen world of Frostbite, Rogan Tyso is the Mailmail, responsible for the communications array that keeps his home in contact with the other human Refuges scattered across known space. It has been a century since the Cluster--the great union of Earth-like colonies--fell to an alien race known only as the Flense, and human civilization has been reduced to an a...more

visit  http://stephengrahamking.com

and find out just who comes to Tango

Life's busy

Sketch of a patron Catching a few relaxing Moments at Tango (address below), Why Not life is to full of deadlines and not enough Sundays. There is no better place to smell the coffee. We engaged in a few warm words.

Tango Palace Coffee Co

Directions

Write a review

Address: 1156 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 3N5

Phone:(416) 465-8085

Stacked Cups against RED

A Day painting

12x12, oil

Inspired by the accomplished Day Painter Carole Marine

her blog


carolmarine.blogspot.com/‎

Stompin Tom Connors

Sketched on Canada Day

Who Better?

Thomas Charles "Stompin' Tom" Connors, OC was one of Canada's most prolific and well-known country and folk singer-songwriters. Wikipedia

Born: February 9, 1936, Saint John Died: March 6, 2013, Halton Hills Last album: A Proud Canadian Albums: 'Live' at the Horseshoe, A Proud Canadian, More Awards: Juno Award for Country Album of the Year, Juno Award for Best Country Male Artist

Songs

The Hockey Song	1973	Stompin' Tom and The Hockey Song
Canada Day, Up Canada Way	1998	25 of the Best Stompin' Tom Souvenirs
Bud the Spud	1970	Bud the Spud and Other Favorites
Sudbury Saturday Night	1970	Bud the Spud and Other Favorites
Cross Canada	1998	25 of the Best Stompin' Tom Souvenirs
The Ketchup Song	1970	Bud the Spud and Other Favorites
Margo's Cargo
Big Joe Mufferaw	1990	A Proud Canadian
Gumboot Cloggeroo	1990	A Proud Canadian
Snowmobile Song	1990	A Proud Canadian
The Bug Song
The Moon-Man Newfie	1990	A Proud Canadian
The Bridge Came Tumblin' Down	1990	A Proud Canadian
The Piggy-Back Race	1973	Stompin' Tom and The Hockey Song
I've Been Everywhere	1998	'Live' at the Horseshoe

Distillery District Truck

THE DISTILLERY TRUCK

A DAY PAINTING STUDY

Find it

HOURS OF OPERATION

Summer hours in effect until October 14, 2012
• The following are minimum hours of operation, please check with individual businesses for extended hours:
• Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Statutory Holiday Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Winter hours EFFECTIVE October 15, 2012 in effect until April 30, 2013
• Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday - Friday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Statutory Holiday Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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• Christmas Market Hours
• Monday - Friday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

MAPS

 

• Parking Information [PDF]
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• Area Amenities [PDF]
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• Directions [PDF]

GATED COW

COW WITH PHOTO GATE

RECENT CANVASS  IN PROCESS

Romeo Dallaire

A challenge that might be like walking on a minefield...I did not have a chance to draw Tanner Rasmussen...I wondered if u could pull off a tasteful sketch if Canadian Hero  Romeo Dallaire was in the room with him...Actually Tanner probably can. I harboured the hope that he would drag this sketch home a afix it to his empty fridge.

Drop me a line pl.

Carl Bergstrom

 I caught the roughest semblance of Carl Bergstrom comedically jousting with Tanner Rassmussen

i drew him atop the city hall clown's Rob and Doug (hey that's funny)

send me a line

GB epicurist

Drinking coffee with an artful cap at Jazz Cafe...we engaged in a brief conversation. I learnt his love of food had taken him to George Brown... I see a street food and it's gonna be good.

Man in a Blue Scarf, by Lucien Freud

Inspired to Sketch at the National Portrait Gallery

Drawn at the best Lucien Freud Exhibition 

Meet one of Lucien Freud's well known paintings, Man in a Blue Scarf, inspired to sketch onto the OFFICIAL program notes. Page 38 discusses this masterpiece at this retrospective 2011 show, Lucien Freud Portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Freud single handedly reinvigorated the art of portraiture, Didn't HE?

SAVED from it's dry bankers walls and dowdy dark institutional atriums and hallways

to express the raging man and women within.

$45,000 Art on art

art is intended to start a conversation

Lanny Shereck, Painter

A portrait of Lanny Shereck, painter, the darker brooding side
by David Knighton, oil

I took one thing to heart from Lanny, a accomplished painter and instructor...U can learn how to paint in a day but it takes 30 years to know how to draw...a few thousand portraits on… , I have been able to claw, beg,  and steal a just small incremental gain  so I am inclined to agree.

But my painting has improved.

$42, 000 US

The purpose of this art is to start a conversation

DJ Plus

Intense, but more about the look. Drawn and posted at the Foundry Lofts.  He now resides on my wall.

his Lordship

quick sketch

His Lordship has reached the tender age of 50. A character and a half. He has a presence perhaps inspired by his illustrious father, John Neville  (starring role in Terry Gilliam's The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988). His Lordship has a booming radio announcers voice and is seldom not the centre of attention. Happy Birthday.

the Listener

A friend and listener engaged in conversation with the Researcher. May 2013

the Researcher

The sharpie has aged this youthful 20 something Spanish speaking researcher. He spoke to the listener in a suave and playfully confident English at the Red Tavern on Spadina. A researcher in communication. Please email knightonart@gmail.com with your thoughts.

Aroma, Patron 2, Lips

aroma,  Lips 9x12 sharpie

A patron at Aroma I believe waiting for her beau allowed me to make this casual impression.
She had something and I hope some of that is conveyed in the lines

Drop me an e if u view.
Thank u

 occasionally I sketch at aroma/portraits are always given. Enjoy, David Knighton

THE ANNEX

500 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3
(416) 536-7750

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Aroma Cafe, patron 1

A student perhaps Korean studying in Aroma
His sharp distinctive features and artful glasses could not be avoided
April 2013.


I may sketch u, art always given

THE ANNEX

500 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3
(416) 536-7750

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Barack Obama 18x 24

The Incredible Barrack Obama 

18x 24, news print blue pencil, 

royalty free to use providing

u send an email prior to usage to knightonart@gmail.com, confirming you will credit it. Commercial publication including garments must provide a written credit to David Knighton, artist. Available for professional photography. and other file formats.

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18x24 Newsprint Tim Gardiner

Tim Gardiner, artist