First Light: David Foyn

Foyn - circa 2005 - acrylic on canvas - First Light - Canada.

David was born in Shanghai, China and spent his early childhood in Bangkok, Thailand. Later, at school in Hampshire, England, he discovered an innate love of art and was encouraged to develop his artistic talent. After coming to Canada, he graduated from L'Ecole des Beaux Arts, Montreal. It was here that his unique vision emerged.

His works range from the abstract to the realistic, but recently he has favored acrylic canvasses of Canadian landscapes, inspired by his travels. David insists on painting easy-to-find places. "I'm not about to hike ten miles, then canoe and portage for another ten miles to find my inspiration. It comes to me on Hwy. 401, behind the motel where I'm staying, or visiting at a friend's cottage. All my landscapes are real and I can tell you where they were painted. Perhaps you'll recognize a few spots.

Acquired at Curved Lake Gallery, Ontario.

The scene is sunrise over Rice Lake in the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario. Very typical wetlands scene for this part of the country, the light play on the grasses is very serene.