The Warming Fire16" x 20"

$1,935.00 CAD

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About the Artwork

The Warming Fire is a 16" × 20" oil on canvas painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), depicting children playing hockey on a backyard rink, with houses and a snowman nearby beneath an evening sky.

The sky above the rink is painted in deep blue tones with small white marks indicating stars. The houses in the background carry patches of warm yellow light from their windows, standing out against the surrounding blue-white snow. The ice surface is built from layered strokes of blue, white, and pale purple, reflecting the darker tones of the evening sky above.

Charlesworth applies short, directional strokes to describe the swirling texture of the ice beneath the skaters. The snowbanks and rooftops are built from thick, layered white and pale blue paint, while the bare trees are rendered as dark, angular strokes against the sky. The figures on the ice are painted as small, simplified blocks of colour, with the snowman and walking figures rendered in a similarly compact manner.

Rod Charlesworth is a Canadian painter based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Largely self-taught, with early studies at Okanagan College, his practice developed from an initial interest in Surrealism toward Impressionism. His subject matter spans landscapes and community scenes across Western and Northern Canada, with attention to colour and paint handling. Charlesworth's work is held in corporate and private collections in Canada and the United States and is represented by galleries across the country. The Warming Fire continues his recurring focus on community hockey and winter gathering scenes.

Dimensions and Details

Title: The Warming Fire
Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
Size: 16" × 20" (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Condition: Excellent
Display: Framed in black, ready to hang.

Acquisition Enquiries

The Warming Fire is offered through West End Gallery. At 16" × 20", it suits a range of residential and commercial settings. Its evening setting, with stars visible above the rink, sets it apart from Charlesworth's daytime hockey scenes. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery directly to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition terms. Shipping is quoted by location; local delivery within Edmonton is complimentary. Layaway options are available upon request.

Citations

Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.

Accessibility Description

This oil painting, presented in a black frame, shows a winter evening scene. The upper portion of the canvas contains a deep blue night sky dotted with small white stars. Below the sky, a row of houses sits along the top of a snow-covered rise: a yellow house with lit windows stands at centre, with a brown house to its left and additional rooftops visible further right. Bare trees rise on either side of the houses, their branches dusted with snow. A snowman stands in the middle ground near a bench, and two adult figures walk together nearby. The hillside descends toward the foreground in thick, pale blue and white snow. In the foreground, a cleared rink occupies the lower half of the composition. Several children in colourful winter clothing play hockey across the ice, holding hockey sticks and gathered in a small group. One figure stands near the edge of the rink watching the game. The ice surface shows swirling blue and white brushwork suggesting skate marks. The artist's signature appears in the lower left corner of the canvas.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.

The Warming Fire | 16" x 20"

About the Artwork

The Warming Fire is a 16" × 20" oil on canvas painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), depicting children playing hockey on a backyard rink, with houses and a snowman nearby beneath an evening sky.

The sky above the rink is painted in deep blue tones with small white marks indicating stars. The houses in the background carry patches of warm yellow light from their windows, standing out against the surrounding blue-white snow. The ice surface is built from layered strokes of blue, white, and pale purple, reflecting the darker tones of the evening sky above.

Charlesworth applies short, directional strokes to describe the swirling texture of the ice beneath the skaters. The snowbanks and rooftops are built from thick, layered white and pale blue paint, while the bare trees are rendered as dark, angular strokes against the sky. The figures on the ice are painted as small, simplified blocks of colour, with the snowman and walking figures rendered in a similarly compact manner.

Rod Charlesworth is a Canadian painter based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Largely self-taught, with early studies at Okanagan College, his practice developed from an initial interest in Surrealism toward Impressionism. His subject matter spans landscapes and community scenes across Western and Northern Canada, with attention to colour and paint handling. Charlesworth's work is held in corporate and private collections in Canada and the United States and is represented by galleries across the country. The Warming Fire continues his recurring focus on community hockey and winter gathering scenes.

Dimensions and Details

Title: The Warming Fire
Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
Size: 16" × 20" (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Condition: Excellent
Display: Framed in black, ready to hang.

Acquisition Enquiries

The Warming Fire is offered through West End Gallery. At 16" × 20", it suits a range of residential and commercial settings. Its evening setting, with stars visible above the rink, sets it apart from Charlesworth's daytime hockey scenes. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery directly to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition terms. Shipping is quoted by location; local delivery within Edmonton is complimentary. Layaway options are available upon request.

Citations

Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.

Accessibility Description

This oil painting, presented in a black frame, shows a winter evening scene. The upper portion of the canvas contains a deep blue night sky dotted with small white stars. Below the sky, a row of houses sits along the top of a snow-covered rise: a yellow house with lit windows stands at centre, with a brown house to its left and additional rooftops visible further right. Bare trees rise on either side of the houses, their branches dusted with snow. A snowman stands in the middle ground near a bench, and two adult figures walk together nearby. The hillside descends toward the foreground in thick, pale blue and white snow. In the foreground, a cleared rink occupies the lower half of the composition. Several children in colourful winter clothing play hockey across the ice, holding hockey sticks and gathered in a small group. One figure stands near the edge of the rink watching the game. The ice surface shows swirling blue and white brushwork suggesting skate marks. The artist's signature appears in the lower left corner of the canvas.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.