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TScapArt Abstract Acrylics by Tim Scapillato. Originals and commissions. Ottawa, Ontario. TScapArt.com This "covid hobby" soon grew into a passion.

I began painting abstract acrylics in the spring of 2020 as a way to pass the time during the pandemic lockdowns. Without any formal training, I have worked at developing my own unique style of abstract expressionism. Many of my pieces incorporate intricate detailing which have captured the interest of a growing public audience. I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with my wife, Marian, an emerging watercolour artist, and our cat, Miss Em, who oversees the day to day routines of our household.

Life in the Desert (9). Acrylic on canvas. 40 x 16.
02/15/2026

Life in the Desert (9). Acrylic on canvas. 40 x 16.

Life in the Desert (8). Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 30.
01/20/2026

Life in the Desert (8). Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 30.

SOLD! Life in the Desert (5) has found a new home. Want to spruce up your home with original art. See what else is avail...
01/09/2026

SOLD! Life in the Desert (5) has found a new home. Want to spruce up your home with original art. See what else is available at www.tscapart.com .

The Newspaper. Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 40
01/01/2026

The Newspaper. Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 40

Life in the Desert (7). Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 40.
12/29/2025

Life in the Desert (7). Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 40.

The City. Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 40
12/27/2025

The City. Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 40

TScapArt auctioned off this painting, "My Old Flame", with 100% of the proceeds going to the Caring and Sharing Exchange...
12/15/2025

TScapArt auctioned off this painting, "My Old Flame", with 100% of the proceeds going to the Caring and Sharing Exchange Christmas fundraiser. This initiative was launched by John Kitcher, a financial advisor at IA Private Wealth. In this photo, Marc Holness (L), who submitted the winning bid, is presented with the painting by John. Congratulations, Marc, and thanks for your generosity.

Life in the Desert (6). Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 36.
12/13/2025

Life in the Desert (6). Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 36.

Life in the Desert (5). Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 36This painting is a vibrant example of contemporary Australian Aborigin...
12/03/2025

Life in the Desert (5). Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 36

This painting is a vibrant example of contemporary Australian Aboriginal dot painting, a style rooted in the artistic traditions of Indigenous Australian peoples, particularly from the Central and Western Desert regions.

Key features of the painting:

**Technique: Entirely executed in the classic dot-painting method, where thousands of small dots of acrylic paint are meticulously applied to create patterns, textures, and tonal gradients.

**Colour palette: Rich earth tones (ochres, deep reds, browns, burnt oranges) combined with striking accents of bright blue, turquoise, crimson red, white, and yellow. The contrast between the warm desert colours and the cool blues is particularly striking.

**Composition: Several large concentric circular motifs dominate the canvas. These circles are typical symbols in Aboriginal art and often represent sacred sites, waterholes, camp sites, or celestial bodies, depending on the specific Dreaming story being told.

**Connecting pathways: Wavy, meandering lines of dots link the circles, symbolizing travel routes, songlines, rivers, or ancestral journeys across the land.

**Background: The space between the main elements is filled with intricate fields of dotted patterns that shift in color and density, creating a sense of depth, movement, and shimmering light (reminiscent of the heat haze over the desert).

Overall effect: The painting has a hypnotic, almost cosmic quality, with the circles appearing to float or radiate energy against the dense, textured ground.

Life in the Desert (4). Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 36
11/26/2025

Life in the Desert (4). Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 36

TScapArt has donated a painting which will be auctioned off in an online silent auction. 100% of the proceeds from the s...
11/17/2025

TScapArt has donated a painting which will be auctioned off in an online silent auction. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will be donated to the Caring and Sharing Exchange's Sponsor a Hamper Program. Get more details here:

My good friend, John Kitcher, a Financial Advisor at IA Private Wealth, is sponsoring a Hamper Program under the auspices of The Caring and Sharing Exchange. The goal is to provide families in need with all the ingredients for a special holiday meal.  He will be personally matching the total funds ...

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