Maurice Dionne

Nimbus, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates crowds of people walking along the street in an impressionistic representation. "Nimbus describes the luminous cloud or atmosphere about a person," says Maurice. The pedestrians on Sparks Street appear to radiate a glowing aura as the dazzling sunshine provides a warm caress and highlights their energies. Time appears to stand still at that moment.

About the Artist
Artist Maurice Dionne paints watercolor scenes of Ottawa, from quiet city walks to charming Victorian homes. "The transparency of the medium is truly remarkable; it allows so much light to shine through," says Maurice. He devotedly captures the mood and vibrancy most often inspired by the people around him. He finished a degree in science but ultimately decided to embrace his true freedom of expression. Now a full-time artist, he commits to a home studio as his haven of creativity, where he has access to artist-grade material that ensures that his pieces will be archival and endure the test of time. Maurice's work received merits from The Marketer Art Competition in 2020 and 2021 and was featured in the Electric Street Gallery, Ottawa Art Gallery, and Art Gallery of Ontario. He relishes cycling, hiking, kayaking, reading, and visiting specialty coffee shops with his spouse in his spare time.

Words that describe this painting: people, glow, aura, nimbus, street, city, sunshine, sun, streetscene, pedestrians, facade, buildings, Ottawa, Canada, shadow, walking, monochrome, architecture, watercolor, paper, impressionism, travel, architecture, impressionism, people, travel, watercolor painting, blue

Nimbus
Maurice Dionne
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2023
12 in. h x 15 in. w
0 lbs. 5 oz.