Daily Spotlight: Reg Cantwell

Having seen much of the country and returned to his birth Province, Reg Cantwell is currently living and painting in the rugged, beautiful coastal city of St. John's, Newfoundland.

The yearning to experience other places and cultures has calmed somewhat over time, as he delves into our Province's own rich history and unique traditions. But he still takes regular visits abroad to what we call Canada to seek inspiration and experiences that differ from what can be found at home.

He has been an avid participant in the creative arts since childhood, having studied under notable Newfoundland Artists as diverse as Clarence Osmond and Don Wright. Reg studied Graphic Design at the College of the North Atlantic where he distinguished himself with honors beyond any achieved to that point in the history of the program. He went on to work as a commercial artist for several years in sign shops and advertising houses until making the move to becoming a freelance illustrator and artist.

His paintings are generally very representational and detailed, and he does not limit himself to one approach. He works in various media including Acrylics, Prismacolor colored pencils, Charcoal, Graphite, Watercolor and Gouache. He will paint anything that interests him visually, it could be a particular quality or phenomenon of light, shape, texture, or pattern.

He tries to recreate, as accurately as he can, within the limitations of his ability and the media he is using. A combination of photographs, memories, notes and sketches provide the references, and occasional artistic license helps him complete the picture that he is focused on.

For more information regarding Reg Cantwell, please visit his website at http://www.regcantwell.com!