Ken Janzen

I wanted to paint Calvin (centre), my Son-in-Law, because of the sense that I get that he is in the 'zone'. The painting took awhile to come together but it's finished now. 8"x16" oil on canvas. Check out his site at https://www.facebook.com/ampfreek

"Calvin McCormick, Lost in his Craft" 8" X16" Oil on canvas painting. I took the photo for the painting of Calvin playing at a local venue - had to paint the feeling of being in the 'zone'.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all - take the curves like Nuvolari - one at a time

I just want to thank all of the kind Happy Birthday wishes - I had a great day of painting

"Under Kastanjen (Chestnut tree)" 24" x 30" Oil on canvas painting. Old town courtyard that I painted from a photo I took while on the island of Gamla Stan, part of Stockholm Sweden. Prints available.

The painting "Dijon Duel" is done. I really was inspired by the tenacity of Gilles Villeneuve and Rene Arnoux to fight for the finish line in the 1979 French Grand Prix to get 2nd and 3rd. Have framed it as well. Oil on canvas 14" X 18". Available on request.

Recently finished "Under Kastanjen (Chestnut tree). I took the photo on a trip to Sweden in the old part of Stockholm - beautiful Gamla Stan island. I painted it as a fond memory of a great trip.

"Dijon Duel" Oil on canvas, 14" X 18" Gilles Villeneuve and Rene Arnpux spar for the last 4 or 5 laps to eventual 2nd place for Gilles and 3rd for Rene. Spectacular racing. Original available.

More work done on this piece. Had the cars in then took them out then added again. Getting there. Worked on the crowds. I think I might call it 'Dijon Dual'. Gilles and Rene duke it out in the final laps of the 1979 French Grand Prix.

Inspired by a post by one of my F1 friends Enrico Valente about the great race between Gilles Villeneuve and Rene Arnoux in the Dijon Grand Prix in 1979, I went on a quest to paint a moment in that challenge. Using grainy footage and photos of the track and the cars I put together a completed pass by Gilles. I'm posting the progress.

"Canola in Quebec" Oil on canvas, 14" x 18". First in the 'Road Trip to Canada' series. Painted using my photo taken at 47;26;21.2999 Lat. & 70;1;18.82999 Long. Original and prints available.

My painting "Canola in Quebec" is finished. Oil on canvas, 14" x 18". I liked this exercise and plan to do 4 more paintings that feature spots along the road while driving through Canada. Thanks for the kind words as I posted the progress.

Posting the progress on the painting I will call "Canola Field in Quebec". Part of my Road Trip to Canada series. The coordinates for this field is 47;26;21.2999 Lat. & 70;1;18.82999 Long. if you want to find it in Google Maps.

I am working on a series of paintings called "Road Trip to Canada". This painting is the first in the series. It is a painting of a Canola field on the St. Laurence River based on a photo I took while traveling through. Oil on canvas. It is a bit a a departure from my usual subjects but still a result a scene found while driving - which I love.

"Matra V12, 1968" 16" X 20" Oil on Canvas. Original and prints available.

"Fairchild 71C, 1928" 16" X 20" Oil on canvas painting. Original and prints available.

The painting is finished. It's an oil on canvas, 16 X 20 size. "Fairchild 71C, 1928". Just had the painting photographed professionally by Germotte Art Prints - thanks so much. This airplane with it's Pratt & Whitney 420hp radial motor was used by Canadian Airways then Canadian Pacific Air Lines. The plane was restored by the Royal Aviation Museum's workshop. Original and prints available.

I visited my family in Winnipeg for a 40th Wedding Anniversary. While there I stopped into the Royal Aviation Museum and felt like I had to paint the motor of the bush plane, the Fairchild 71C. A big asset to early Canadian transportation. The Painting is close to being done.

Joe Thornton. 16 X 20 Oil on Canvas. Took 2 photos of Joe from Google Images and made this image. Thanks to photographers Tony Avelar and Rocky W. Widner for references. Origianl painting available.

Bill's Roll Royce 16 X 20 Oil on Canvas. Bill commissioned me to paint his white Rolls. Took a photo of him and added him to the side of his car in a Greek landscape. He was very happy.

Stopped in at the Strand Fine Art Gallery in London today to see my painting there. The painting 8-Day Clock is is available there till the end of December.

The finished piece. The 8-Day Clock, Bugatti Type 13. I am happy to say it is entered in the 'Clock Show' and hanging in the Strand Fine Art Gallery, London Ontario for the month of December. Check it out. https://strandfineartservices.com/

Ettore Bugatti loved his clocks so much he had them placed in his cars. I embark on a painting of the dashboard from the Type 13 Bugatti with a splendid 8-Day clock for the 'Clock Show' coming up at the Strand Fine Art Gallery in London ON next month. Check out the painting progress and the Gallery. https://strandfineartservices.com/

I met the owners of the Strand Fine Art Gallery in London Ontario earlier this year through my sister and they introduced me to their "Clock Show". I was intrigued and have embarked on a painting - Automotive related - that features a clock so I can enter their show. I will start posting the progress today.

So glad to share a video of the Solo exhibition of my paintings at the Ottawa School of Art tonight - I am so glad to have had great instructors and enthusiastic fellow students along way.

Correction - Vernissage is from 6:00pm to 8:00pm - not 6:00am as indicated initially - Cheers

Just wanted to invite you to the Barrhaven Car Show. I plan to bring my paintings and paint while there. Hoping for good weather. https://www.facebook.com/events/fallowfield-station/barrhaven-classic-car-show/131866854302682/

I will be at the British Car Show this Saturday July 20th with my paintings. Come check out the cool cars. I will be painting in the booth as well so you can see one of my paintings develop. http://www.britishcarday.ca/images/2019_ABCD_poster.pdf

"Ferrari 250 GTO V12" Original oil on canvas 36" X 48" Original painting and prints available.

The Ferrari 250 GTO V12 painting is done, I am glad to say. It was so satisfying to work on this piece.

Just wanting to show some of the progress on the Ferrari V12 GTO motor painting. Still a way to go but it is taking shape.

The painting of the Ferrari V12 motor is progressing. The chrome stacks will take a bit of time. Looking forward to working on the reflections of light and colour.

1915 Harley Davidson, Model 11 - F. Painting is original oil on canvas. 16" X 20". Reference photo from David Blattel. Available.

Started a rather large painting - for me - a Ferrari 250 GTO V12 motor of around 1961. Canvas is 36" X 48". Thought I'd share the progress.

The painting of the 1915 Harley Davidson motor is done. I even have a frame for it - so it’s ready to hang. The painting is 16X20 and the frame adds 3 to the size. Now to move on to the next painting. Another project beckons. I will show my drawing stage shortly.

This is just a few photos of the progress on the painting of the 1915 Harley Davidson motor. I will post the finished work soon.

I have wanted to do some motors again and I started with this old Harley Davidson motor. Just the preliminary drawings. I will post the progress.

The good guys, Greg & Scott at Shore Street Automotive, have let me show off my Paintings "Series I, Land Rover" and "Jaguar in Weeds". They are on display and available for purchase. You would get great service on your car as well. The Shop specializes in Land Rover and Jaguar repair. Check them out.

Todays F1 race in Austin Texas could decide the Championship for this year. Check out the cars coming over the rise. I love the view of the cars emerging full tilt. This painting is my inturpretaion of it from last years race. Enjoy.

Visiting family in Winnipeg and stopped in at the Airplane Museum near the airport - they are moving to a new spot once Federal funding comes through - hopefully soon

Visited the Gilles Villeneuve Museum in Berthierville Quebec today with friends. Worth the trip for any F1 Fan

I will be at the All British Car Day show this Saturday July 14th. Come check out all the cars and my paintings too, of course. I will bring my recently finished painting of a Series I Land Rover. As usual I will be working on a new painting during the show. Come check it out. 10am - 4pm, Britania Beach. http://www.britishcarday.ca/

Finished the Lancaster Bomber - Vera painting. The plane is one of 2 airworthy Avro Lancasters in the world. Built in Malton Ontario in 1945 by the Victory Aircraft Company. Now being cared for in Hamilton Ontario.

Just started another painting. This one is larger than I have done bofore - 36" X 48". Let's see how it gets on. Ferrari 250 GT V12 motor.

Gilles Villeneuve in the Rain, 1981 16" X 20" Oil on Canvas. Finshed. This piece will go to a good home June 16th to raise money. All proceeds go toward 2 worthy charities; Villa Marconi and #StuStrong.

Here's the finished piece. Gilles in classic form. Hopefully I captured the wheel spray well.The painting is on display for viewing at the Tifosi Motorsport Clubhouse this weekend. Come watch the Monoco F1 Race and have breakfast Sunday at 9:00am with like minded enthusiasts while checking out the painting - hint.

"Gilles Villeneuve in the Rain" has more detail. The reflection on the wet track is looking better. Now to tackle the wheel spray.

I wanted to do another painting of Gilles Villeneuve. I worked on a new one recently and I will be showing the progression. Gilles in the Rain in Montreal in 1981.

I am part of a group of artists that meet at the Ottawa School of Art for Open Studio sessions on Thursday nights. Blair Sharpe used to teach us on that night. We miss that low key but poignant teaching style. A bit more progress on the Lancaster Bomber.

I wanted to paint the Lancaster because of it's Canadian connections and that we (in Hamilton Ontario) have one of 2 that fly. Check out the night time passage over the clouds. Fitting - I think. Lets see how the painting progresses.

I started a new project - and not a car racing this time. I will try my hand at an airplane - the Lancanster Bomber. I will keep you posted on the progress.

Thought I would show the Lewis Hamilton painting featuring a frame - I think it enhances

Lewis Hamilton in Austin, 2017. 16 X 20 Oil on Canvas. Original available or limited edition print. Framed.

I finished this painting recently and ready to show it now as a completed work. It's called V 12 Matra, 1968. It is the engine in the back fo the Matra F1 car driven by J.P.Beloise for the first part of the '68 season.

A painting I did awhile ago but still love. All the best to you this season and through the New Year.

Springdale Farm. 16 X 20 Oil on Canvas. Finished this painting of a local Ontario Canada families farm using photos of their father in his Model T truck and team of horses to create this momento. The family was very happy which made me happy. Prints available.

I haven't posted in awhile. I have been painting though. Recently finished this painting of a local families farm using photos of their father in his Model T truck and team of horses to create this momento. The family was very happy which made me happy.

I am excited to be invited to Ottawa Mayors Cup this coming Saturday. I will be able to have my paintings there to show and sell but I will also be painting on one of my paintings as a demonstration. Looking forward to a good day. Still time to register your team. https://www.facebook.com/OttawaMayorsCup/

Still working away at the Land Rover - got a few tips from members of the local Ottawa Valley Land Rovers club on some details - I will make sure to incorporate them

I m still working away at the painting I will be bringing to the All British Car Show this coming Saturday http://www.britishcarday.ca/index.html. I will hopefully finish it at the show or shortly after. Looking forward to the show and working with Dan from OEventKiosque who will join me in the booth with his great merchendise https://www.facebook.com/OEventKiosque/

Jaguar in the Weeds. 16 X 20 Oil on Canvas. This car was found beside the road just outside Ottawa Ontario. A friend of mine took the photo and thought I might like to paint it. I loved the challenge. Original and prints available.

I am planning to be at the British Car Show in a couple of weeks and the Marque of the day will be Land Rover so in preparation I am working on this painting - check out my drawing work up - hoping to work on this piece at the show - come see me there

I don't think I posted this painting on my Facebook public site yet so here it is. My latest piece. "Jaguar in the Weeds". 16 X 20 Oil on Canvas. A friend took a photo of this Jag near Ottawa Ontario and thought I would like to try and paint it. I loved the challenge, Original and prints available.

‘39 Chev Coupe, Under the Car Show Lights. Oil on Canvas, 16 X 20. I was at the recent Motorama car show in Ottawa, Canada and saw this wonderfull custom and the reflections. It begged to be painted. Original sold, prints available.

Gilles Villeneuve at Speed, 1982. Oil on Canvas, 16 X 20. The Canadian driver that captured the attention of Ferrari and the world with his style at the wheel. Original and prints available.

'39 Chev Coupe, Under the Car Show Lights. Oil on Canvas, 16 X 20. I was at the recent Motorama car show in Ottawa, Canada and saw this wonderfull custom and the reflections. It begged to be painted. Original sold, prints available.

I'll be showing my paintings again at this year's Ottawa MotoRama at the EY Centre (near the Ottawa International Airport). Feel free to drop by and watch me as I work on my next painting.