Resources & Reflections
Art insights on collecting, displaying, and living with contemporary landscape paintings, plus reflections on process, inspiration, and influences from Canadian artist Jeff Dillon. Published on Substack.
Slower painter: And Why Iām Okay With That
What slowing down has given me as an artist in a world that rewards speed and constant output.
The Art in Motion
A look at how movement, decisions, and time come together to build a painting from start to finish.
The Art of Intention
What patience, presence, and deliberate decision-making look like in the daily practice of painting.
The Last Painting My Father Ever Saw: A Promise That Changed My Life
A deeply personal story about a single painting, a promise kept, and the weight of memory that shaped an artistic life.
A Part of My Story: How Nature, Colour, and Memory Shape My PaintingsāØ
The early influences and lived experiences that continue to shape Jeff Dillon's paintings today.
The Truth About Being a Full-Time Artist
What fourteen years of daily practice as a full-time artist has taught me about creativity, discipline, and persistence.
When Is a Painting Really Finished?
How I know when a painting is truly done and why the answer is rarely obvious, even after years of practice.
A Moment for Reflection: Wildfires Across Canada
Holding space for loss, resilience, and the enduring beauty of the Canadian landscape through art.
At First Light: A Celebration of Springās Return
A quiet moment where light, memory, and the return of spring meet on canvas.