My artwork continues to progress along different and varied paths at least in terms of subject matter. The goal in all work is the same though – to produce an artwork that captures the attention of the viewer and communicates something, perhaps only a feeling or memory, on a non-verbal level. A number of the pieces can be seen at the Hi-Point Restaurant, West Hawk Lake, Manitoba which is not far from where I live at Falcon Lake. They are also shown at the annual Boreal Shores Art Tour and at various group shows throughout the year. See https://www.facebook.com/george.tanner.5 for updates.
Earlier work is divided into three categories; landscape, figure and invention.
Landcape focuses on the light and atmosphere of the environment, especially locations in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. I find these scenes not just pretty or picturesque, but powerful. They require an approach beyond photographic realism to communicate that power and to capture their impact.
Figure drawing and painting is the category in which I feel most at home. I have always enjoyed trying to depict people and personalities though not often in a photographically accurate manner. I feel it's more important to get a good painting than a good likeness. Best, of course, is to achieve both goals whenever that's possible.
Invention deals with subject matter from imagination, ideas and experience. Often these
are treated in an unexpected humorous or manner. I have also experimented in abstract and narrative paintings. I expect these experiments to continue.
