Paul Hannon

Paul Hannon's work is inspired by simple things like shadows, rusty and weathered surfaces, peeling paint, and significant skies. In discussing his work, Paul states, "my paintings evolve out of my appreciation for this place in which I live and includes both the beautiful aspects of appearances as well as the broken, worn, rugged and unplanned way that we find things. I continually find that seemingly ordinary objects and places can be stunningly beautiful when the lighting is great. This happens everywhere and in my imagery, I reflect my appreciation and response to this kind of light."

Paul has a B.A. from the State University of New York at Oswego where he majored in Fine Arts. His training includes studio painting with Elaine DeKooning as part of the Empire State College "Studio Without Walls" program in the seventies. Paul represented S.U.N.Y. Oswego at that program. Since moving to Halifax in 1989, Paul renewed his interest and passion for painting and has become well known in the Maritimes for his oil paintings, watercolors and drawings. Paul is represented in numerous public, private and corporate collections.

We enjoy Paul's vivid palette in portraying our coastal places and how his paintings reflect his stated appreciation for the "wisdom and inventiveness of the people who live in these places and who live off the water."

We invite you to join us at Skipping Stone to view Paul's beautiful work.