Capability Gray
  • Home
  • Paintings
  • Works on Paper
  • Contact
  • Blog
The pictures shown on this page have been the basis for larger paintings in many cases.
​
Picture
Beside the Boardwalk (2022)
​Drawing done on site in pencil, finished in the studio in pen & ink, wax crayon, watercolour ink and coloured pencil, approx. 5 ½" x 7"

Picture
View of Sunnyside (2022)
​Drawing done on site in pencil, finished in the studio in pen & ink, wax crayon, watercolour and coloured pencil, approx. 5 ½" x 7"

Picture
The Space Between III: Midsummer Night (2022)
​Drawing made on site in pencil, finished in the studio in pen & ink, wax crayon, watercolour and coloured pencil, approx. 5" x 5"
​This picture is now in a private collection.


Picture
The Space Between II: Early Spring (2022)
​Drawing executed on site in pencil, finished in the studio in pen & ink, wax crayon, watercolour and coloured pencil, approx. 6 ½" x 5"

Picture
The Space Between: The House of Mystery (2022)
​Drawing done on site in pencil, finished in the studio in pen & ink, wax crayon, watercolour and coloured pencil, approx. 7" x 5"

Picture
On the Beach: Wellington (2022)
Drawn from life in pencil, finished in the studio in pen & ink, wax crayon, watercolour and coloured pencil on 100% rag, 5 ½" x 12" overall

Picture
Little Red Barn, Prince Edward County (2022)
Drawn from life in pencil, finished in the studio in pen & ink, wax crayon, watercolour and coloured pencil on 100% rag, 4" x 5"

Picture
Little Red Barn II (2022)
Drawn on site in pencil, finished in the studio in pen & ink, wax crayon, watercolour and coloured pencil on 100% rag, 5" x 4"

Picture
The Philosopher's View at Night II (2022)
Pen & Ink and wax crayon, approx. 10" x 7"

Picture
The Philosopher's View at Night (2022)
A view of Toronto from the apartment of a friend, pen & ink and coloured pencil, approx. 8" x 10"

Picture
Out My Window on Concord (2022)
​Pencil, pen & ink and coloured pencil, approx. 10" x 8"

Picture
View from the Ivory Tower VIII (2016)
Here is another night-time scene from the same vantage point, also looking west. Mainly executed with wax crayon and watercolour on 100% rag, approx. 7" x 11"
​

Picture

View from the Ivory Tower VII (2016)
Looking west from my former studio, wax crayon and watercolour, approx. 11" x 7"

Picture
At the Art Fair
Pencil, pen & ink, wax crayon and watercolour. 3" x 5" (approx.)
It is always interesting to view this large show at the Convention Centre in Toronto, and certain exhibitors always bring very beautiful works.

Picture
At the Art Fair II
Pencil, pen & ink, wax crayon and watercolour, 3" x 5" (approx.)
On the same occasion, two art dealers sat down for a chat while the drawing was already underway. It seemed possible that one of them was aware of my activities and did this on purpose.

Picture
The Yellow Line
Pencil, pen & ink, wax crayon and watercolour, 3" x 5"(approx.)
The line behind which one must stand for safety's sake has often provided a welcome jolt of colour in the subway stations in Toronto, which can sometimes be dull otherwise. This is the north end of Spadina Station.

Picture
The Yellow Line II
Pencil, pen & ink, wax crayon and watercolour, 6" x 4" (approx.)
At a different station, Osgoode, and on this occasion someone deliberately positioned himself so as to be included in the drawing.

Picture
Trucks and Pylons II: Mean Girls
Pencil, pen & ink, wax crayon and watercolour, 4" x 6" (approx.)
This drawing indicates the presence of another film crew in a different neighbourhood.

Picture
The West Door
5" x 8" (approx.)
This picture shows the West door of Union Station in Toronto, drawn on site in pencil and finished in pen & ink, wax crayon and watercolour.

Picture
On the Beach VI
3" x 5" (approx.)
This drawing was done in pencil and wax crayon on site, at Crystal Crescent Beach in Nova Scotia, and finished in the studio in pen & ink and watercolour. It is in a private collection.

Proudly powered by Weebly