christopher

@christopherdutton.bsky.social

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cats and paintings . old Canadian man. still believe in a compassionate society. wrote a few books.

a yellow brown dirt street in foreground on which is seen 4 horse drawn carriages . one of which is a city bus drawn by two horses . there are two open carriages and another closed carriage. in middle of painting is a large suburban reddidsh home with three stories, two chimneys and green trim. there is also an open veranda. to the left is a yard full of large decidious trees. there is a road which intersects and goes up to upperbackground. there are two smaller houses here and another carriage...blue in color. to the right is a white stone house of three stories with an upperbalcony with black metal railings. its yard has a wide stone path to the street sidewalk and flowered side gardens plus a small colorful tree . in the painting there are various figures either walking about or riding in carriages . Their dress is of a victorian period
Called Famine,Man,War , Pestilence and Death. 11 by 14 inch gauche May '26. 5 humanoid figures stand in the mid-ground, Behind them is a chaotic background of fire smoke broken buildings.in the foreground at their feet is various human corpses of partial decay . of the figures from left to right Famine is skeletal with only shreds of skin..the next , Man is large but all its limbs are partially amputated . third is War a red masked humanoid covered in blood carrying a sword. Pestilence is to the left of War...obviously human like but covered in multi colored sores , bruises and one arm is decayed away...last , at right of painting is DEath..a human body with a skull head and holding a cane
a reddish vase with bright red flowers sits on a rough small wooden table in outside garden. There is a dirt path that goes past it . on other side of path is red rose plants. at end of path are two large maple trees . the sky is of a light blue mottled effect
Old buildings in a dirt street mostly red tinged brick. There is a small sitting garden in lower left
Watercolor of multi colored bright flowers in a reddish tinged vase
Oil landscape of bright reddish rock in foreground. Small group of spruce trees and a boggy inlet of grass and lily pads. Center of painting is a choppy lake with one bare island in it. Background is large rocky gray Hills under a blue gray sky
Large orange cat lieing down in lazy boy chair with her plate if food propped up against chair on her scratch post so she only has to lift her head a little to eat
a large oil painting of a farm with a seaside beach and water in background. There is a large old wooden dark brown frame barn with a yellow straw roof in the center. below it is a smaller similar barn on left side and on right side a small white stone shed with a wood shingled roof. in the foreground is a newer house of red brirck with a reddish colored tin roof and green framed windows and door. there is a dirt road which leads passed the left of large barn and goes pasta small lue colored pond on the far right of paintong. The road then ends up at a white cottage on a bluff overlooking the blue calm sea
This gouache painting presents a moody, atmospheric seascape dominated by cool blues, smoky greys, and muted earth tones. The composition is divided horizontally: a vast, brooding sky occupies the upper half, while a restless expanse of water stretches across the foreground. The sky is layered with soft, blended brushstrokes that create dense, rolling clouds. Hints of lighter pigment break through the darker greys, suggesting shifting weather and depth within the cloud cover. Near the horizon, a luminous burst of pale yellow and white emerges from behind the cloud bank. This glowing area—likely the moon diffused through mist—becomes the focal point of the painting. Its light spills outward in hazy strokes of blue and cream, illuminating the surrounding clouds and subtly warming the otherwise cool palette. The glow is not sharply defined; instead, it appears softened and atmospheric, as though filtered through moisture-heavy air. A thin strip of distant shoreline runs horizontally beneath the sky. The land is rendered in textured, vertical strokes of brown, grey, and off-white, resembling reeds, grasses, and rugged treeline silhouetted against the light. These strokes add tactile contrast and suggest wind movement along the coast. The foreground water reflects the moonlight in a vertical column that stretches toward the viewer. This reflection is painted with layered whites, pale yellows, and soft blues, creating a shimmering pathway across the darker surface. The surrounding water is built from horizontal, blended strokes, giving a sense of gentle wave motion. Deeper blues and shadowed patches add depth and subtle turbulence. Overall, the painting conveys quiet drama and solitude. The interplay between light and shadow, texture and smoothness, evokes a calm yet slightly unsettled coastal night—an intimate moment where moonlight briefly transforms a dark, expansive sea into something luminous and contemplative.
This oil painting shows a solitary young figure seated in the foreground of a distorted, dreamlike city. They have short grayish hair and blue-green eyes, with a solemn, introspective expression. Their face is softly formed but marked by visible brushstrokes that add texture and emotional intensity. They sit with bent knees, wearing loose blue pants, brown lace-up boots, and layered green and earthy-toned clothing. One arm rests across their body, loosely holding a yellowish strap or object that blends into the painterly textures below. Behind them, brightly colored buildings—pinks, reds, yellows, and greens—tilt at exaggerated angles. Windows are simplified and repetitive, and the skewed perspective makes the city feel unstable and pressing inward. Above, a cloudy gray sky and an abstract, swirling ground of blended colors enhance the expressive, unsettled mood. The thick paint and distorted forms emphasize emotion and isolation over realism.
This oil painting shows a solitary young figure seated in the foreground of a distorted, dreamlike city. They have short grayish hair and blue-green eyes, with a solemn, introspective expression. Their face is softly formed but marked by visible brushstrokes that add texture and emotional intensity. They sit with bent knees, wearing loose blue pants, brown lace-up boots, and layered green and earthy-toned clothing. One arm rests across their body, loosely holding a yellowish strap or object that blends into the painterly textures below. Behind them, brightly colored buildings—pinks, reds, yellows, and greens—tilt at exaggerated angles. Windows are simplified and repetitive, and the skewed perspective makes the city feel unstable and pressing inward. Above, a cloudy gray sky and an abstract, swirling ground of blended colors enhance the expressive, unsettled mood. The thick paint and distorted forms emphasize emotion and isolation over realism.
This oil painting shows a two-masted schooner named “BLUENOSE” sailing swiftly across open water. The ship is centered and angled from left to right, creating strong movement and purpose. The Ship Tall white sails billow in the wind, painted with soft creams, grays, and hints of blue to suggest light through canvas. Dark rigging lines add structure against the sky. The hull features rich brown and reddish tones, contrasting with the cool sea. Fine white deck details and visible skylights show careful brushwork. The name BLUENOSE appears clearly near the bow. The Ocean The sea is textured and energetic, with thick brushstrokes in deep blue and teal. Waves crash against the hull, forming bold white foam. Navy, emerald, and white blend to show churning, wind-driven motion. Heavy paint suggests palette knife or impasto techniques. The Sky Lavender, violet, pale blue, and white sweep across the sky. Loose, expressive clouds echo the sea’s movement. Cooler tones near the horizon shift to warmer purples above, adding depth. The sky feels windy and alive. Background A distant shoreline in muted greens and sandy tones sits in the background, softly painted to keep focus on the ship. Overall Mood The painting expresses movement, strength, maritime pride, and coastal atmosphere. Warm wood tones contrast with cool sea and sky, creating harmony. The scene feels powerful, nostalgic, and full of wind and motion.
brown and white long haired persian cat looking up from inside a lampshade with bulb on to get warmed up
old sailing ship called Carina just leaving a hilly Caribbean shoreline. gauche done on an old outhouse door 24 by 65 inches
photo of my furry friend multi colored cat long haired persian who is sitting on a desk and pointing with one paw at a bottle of headache pills. The caption under her reads " Hey stupid! You know Christmas is coming right ? So you had better stock up on your meds!"
a bearded genie in a very ornate hat emerging from a mixed cloud of various colors