Faith in Motion – St. Michaels Toronto

Oil on canvas.

Size: 30x15x1

The inspiration for this oil painting came from the striking contrast between the timeless serenity of St. Michael’s Church and the constant motion of the streetcar gliding past it. This intersection of sacred and everyday life reflects the quiet coexistence of tradition and change in the city’s landscape. I began with a cool green underpainting to set the mood, gradually building layers to capture the texture of the church’s stone façade and the gleam of the streetcar. The brushwork varies between loose strokes and palette knives. Through this piece, I aimed to evoke a sense of presence in a fleeting moment.