Markus Neal Humby - Original Fine Art - Illustrations

The Farm

Rural Hamilton is host to a few of the remaining family run farms in Ontario. I feel it’s important to record this way of life as present day encroachment is threatening the ecology, livelihood, bounty and wildlife of these fertile lands.

Morning’s Mirror, acrylic on canvas, 36″ x 24″

Late Afternoon at the Farm, watercolour, 13″ x 9″

Apples of the Earth, watercolour, 13″ x 9″

Steam Fog Morning, watercolour. 13″ x 9″

Stowed until Spring, watercolour, 13″ x 9″

Book Road Farm Market, watercolour, 13″ x 9″

In the Back Forty, watercolour, 13″ x 9″

People and Places

Through your times and travels you will meet many people and witness countless inspirational places and spaces. I think these are our chances to create works that reflect our love for life. Here are some examples of different approaches…

Brothers at the Beach 20″ x 16″ acrylic on canvas

Sandcastles 24″ x 18″ acrylic on birch panel

Mother and Child Sunset 9″ x 14″ watercolour

Abby and Soda 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas

Enrico plays Guitar 12″ x 16″ watercolour

Visor 12″ x 9″ watercolour and acrylic on paper

The Reeds 32″ x 24″ oil on gessoed paper

Bruce Peninsula Collection

I have many memories of the Bruce Peninsula since childhood and continue to find inspiration in this beautiful area in Ontario.

Lion’s Head Lighthouse 20″ x 16″ acrylic on canvas

“Tobermory Lighthouse”, 18″ x 24″, acrylic on canvas

“Girl in Bruce Grotto”, 16″ x 20″, acrylic on canvas

“On Sauble Beach”, 20″ x 16″, acrylic on canvas

“Hammock in Sunlight”, 13″ x 9″, watercolour

“Bruce Marsh Cormorants” 20″ x 16″ acrylic on canvas

West of Wildman’s Island 8’6″ x 4’6″ acrylic on canvas

Prince Edward Island Collection

After visiting Prince Edward Island in 2018, I was inspired to pick up my paintbrushes after many years. The red clay, rural beauty and expanses of the Northumberland Straight and the Gulf of St. Lawrence provided many powerful scenic landscapes.