{"title":"AQUATIC ORIGINAL PAINTINGS","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquatic original paintings by Jeff Dillon are inspired by lakes, shorelines, rivers, and ocean scenes. These contemporary Canadian art paintings emphasize flowing movement, shifting light, and the atmosphere of water in motion. Created with layered colour and texture, each piece offers depth, calm, and natural energy, held in private collections across Canada and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"143-passerby","title":"#143 – Passerby – Original Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eMoving quietly through the water, the goldfish in this heavy body acrylic painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon is shaped through layered movement and warm reflective colour. The flowing brushwork gives the fish a calm presence while allowing the shifting gold and orange tones to remain luminous against the surrounding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eMany of us have had the chance to observe a goldfish, as they are commonly given to children as their first companion. Goldfish are a close relative to the carp, and thrive in schools, swimming in slow moving murky water with dense vegetation. This golden fish is detailed in brush strokes of rich golden tones, warm oranges, subtle reds, and soft yellow highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeff Dillon Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004312076537,"sku":"143A","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7586\/4057\/files\/JDFA_WebPrintProdImgs_Orig_143.jpg?v=1766525535"},{"product_id":"145-fancy","title":"#145 – Fancy – Original Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eColour becomes the central focus in this heavy body acrylic painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon. The betta fish moves through the composition with a vivid presence, its flowing form shifting between crimson, blue, and orange tones that catch light differently across the surface of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eCertain creatures in nature make you realize that the colour spectrum is incredibly vast. This dainty little betta fish is a perfect example of this with its striking crimson scales. There is a blue and orange iridescence accompanying the fiery red making the form of this fish very dynamic and shimmery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeff Dillon Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004315615481,"sku":"145A","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7586\/4057\/files\/JDFA_WebPrintProdImgs_Orig_145.jpg?v=1766525465"},{"product_id":"146-collateral-beauty","title":"#146 – Collateral Beauty – Original Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eSuspended against a darkened background, the betta fish in this heavy body acrylic painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon becomes almost entirely defined by movement, colour, and light. Flowing fins and layered iridescent tones give the fish a striking presence while the deep black backdrop allows the glowing scale patterns to emerge with intensity and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eBetta fish are known for their flashy colours and long fins that flow around them like ball gowns under the water. This piece has a unique background, exclusively finished with a highly saturated black tone. The majestic fish is pictured in a flattering side profile, demonstrating its glowing scale pattern of vivid blues, violets, magentas, and reds. An ethereal iridescence graces the entire fish. These fish are native to Asia and very prolific in Thailand. In nature, they generally inhabit shallow bodies of water with abundant vegetation, including marshes and flood plains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeff Dillon Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004316008697,"sku":"146C","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7586\/4057\/files\/JDFA_WebPrintProdImgs_Orig_146.jpg?v=1766525356"},{"product_id":"195-sophistication","title":"#195 – Sophistication – Original Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eSet against a dark uninterrupted background, this original heavy body acrylic painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon places full attention on the movement and form of a single betta fish. The curled posture and flowing tail create a sense of motion within the composition while the saturated tones and reflective detail give the fish a vivid, almost luminous presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eHere we see a deeply black background, allowing for the viewer to focus exclusively on the betta fish. True to its breed, we see an array of rich jewel toned colour throughout the fish. The curled position of the fish shows off its nimble nature and flowing tail, while the contrast between darkness and colour gives the composition a striking sense of depth and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeff Dillon Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004340224249,"sku":"195A","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7586\/4057\/files\/JDFA_WebPrintProdImgs_Orig_195.jpg?v=1766456193"},{"product_id":"254-octopus-odyssey","title":"#254 – Octopus Odyssey – Original Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eColour and movement flow through every part of this original heavy body acrylic painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon, inspired by the energy and diversity of life within a coral reef ecosystem. Created as a commissioned piece for a young admirer of octopuses and marine life, the underwater scene unfolds through layered ocean blues, vivid coral formations, and the quiet curiosity of an octopus exploring its surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eThe artwork was commissioned for a boy with a deep affection for octopuses and sea-life. The painting portrays a stunning coral reef teeming with life, set underwater with crystal-clear ocean backdrop and vibrant corals in various shapes and sizes forming the foreground. The busy lives of the marine creatures that call the corals home are captured with brightly coloured fish, playful clownfish, and a majestic octopus with long tentacles exploring the surrounding corals. The vivid and saturated colours transport the viewer to a familiar yet strange underwater world, celebrating the rich and diverse life that exists beneath the ocean’s surface and reminding us of the fragility and wonder of our planet’s ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeff Dillon Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004412608761,"sku":"254F","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7586\/4057\/files\/JDFA_WebPrintProdImgs_Orig_254.jpg?v=1766452191"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7586\/4057\/collections\/Screenshot_2025-12-23_at_12.41.42_PM.png?v=1766512123","url":"https:\/\/jeffdillon.ca\/collections\/aquatic.oembed","provider":"Jeff Dillon Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}