Fireworks over Kempenfelt Bay (8x10)

Fireworks over Kempenfelt Bay (8x10)

This 8x10 painting was done after attending last year's Canada Day fireworks display at Barrie’s waterfront in 2023. 

My family has a tradition of going to see the fireworks with all the kids, and I like to also watch how people react to it.

There was just so much awe and wonder; everyone's waiting for the next flash of light and how loud it is.  I attempted to capture the energy of the crowd; some people are moving around to get a better view, and some kids are hiding behind their parents. The kids in the foreground are awestruck while watching the show. 

For myself as a kid I remember watching fireworks shows very eagerly, there was a feeling like the fireworks were so big and bright, that you could almost touch them as they were exploding and coming down. I painted that with the same kind of enthusiasm and nostalgia.