Douglas J Weir

2012 - 11”x5” - acrylic on canvas

The sounds of the loon can be heard echoing across a lake at dusk. Their mysterious, melodic call summons the setting of the sun.

2012 - 12”x30” - acrylic on canvas

This is a three stage illustration of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, reflecting a personal life transition.

2011 - 18” diameter - acrylic on elk hide drum

2011 - 24”x36” - acrylic on canvas

This painting depicts both the ferociousness of nature and the gentle, continual flow of the life on earth. Characterized by the ying-yang quality of the moon, this painting portrays the inherent balance of life on our planet.

2012 - 20”x40” - acrylic on canvas

This illustrates a realization of the true self beyond public appearances and pretense and is an awareness and recognition of the authentic soul. 

2008 - 48”x48” - acrylic on canvas

This painting reflects an inner confrontation. It is a representation of the inner self that is caught in a battle between good and evil. Faces vanish into the background containing the memories of people in our lives who we have wronged.

2012 - 18”x24” - acrylic on canvas

The beaver has been a key figure in the founding and establishment of Canada. Their fur and damming systems have shaped the economical and geographical features of modern Canadian life.

2012 - 8”x14” - acrylic on canvas

This Heron embraces a small-mouth bass in its belly. It portrays the natural relationship that these animals have with each other.

2012 - 5”x11” - acrylic on canvas

This killer whale has a human face for a blowhole meant to represent a symbolic relationship between the animal and humankind. 

2012 - 8”x10” - acrylic on canvas

A male and female narwhal are mating in the waves. The yellow lines that run through the bodies of these narwhals signifies their ‘lifeline’ or ‘spirit’. 

2012 - 18”x24” - acrylic on canvas

The painting portrays the explorer within all of us being aided by people and events we surround ourselves with.

2009 - 12” x 30” - Acrylic on Canvas

This is a vision of spirits accelerating into the spirit world. A single standing tree on top of a logged mountain in the background is there as a reminder of an adventure on Vancouver Island and a concern for mountains with tops logged bare of trees.

2010 - 12”x30” - acrylic on canvas

This depicts an old bear, that lives in a small Northern Ontario town, which the local people have named "Cinnamon Bear". I imagine him continuing his life up in the spirit world after he's gone from this earth.