Wow, what a great display of paintings. I've always liked Albert Franck's work, and that of my personal favourite, Christiane Pflug. Ernest Conyers Barker is new to me, so thanks for the introduction. Very inspiring. I'm a plein air painter here in Toronto, and my work can be seen here...

I just googled Republic condos, and that's them. Thank you, barit!

...these two buildings. They have turquoise boxes on the roofs, topped with plinths, and are north of Eglinton, east of Avenue Rd.: I hope the image works. Sorry, no photo, just oil sketch. Also seen here: www.jerrycampbell.blogspot.com

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Hello, Just a heads-up that I have thirty nine paintings of Toronto hanging at the North York Library Art Gallery right now until the end of June. www.jerrycampbell.blogspot.com

There is one called, I believe, The Heintzman, named after the piano maker once on that spot, on Keele north of Dundas (where the Canadian Tire was).

Scanning has its drawbacks as well- glaring darks, distorted colour balance, pronounced textures. I think jn_12 will get decent results with a basic digital camera. Thank you, ladyscraper. I've just received notice that I'll be exhibiting at the City Hall outdoor show, July 9-11, as well as the...

Ha ha! You're right on there, Urban Shocker. Thank you for your comment, jn_12. Yes, I scan most of my paintings, though larger ones have to be photographed. I think citypainter gives good advice when he recommends shooting on hazy or slightly overcast days. And, as noted, contrast, sharpness...

Thank you all for the kind and thoughtful comments! Your mentioning that digital manipulation has caused a distrust of photography is very true, Urban Shocker. I like your work, citypainter, because you convey the information of the city- street furniture, architecture, etc.- with such clarity.

I'm new to this site, and so pleased that I stumbled across it. I'm especially enamoured of the little out-of-the-way corners of Toronto, and I try to capture them in oil paint. Please see the attachments for an image of the old GE site at Lansdowne and Powerhouse Street, and the dead end on...