“ Haycock unabashedly admits that his style is reminiscent of the Group of Seven, but it has also evolved from his own unique personality characteristics. Haycock is honest, self confident and almost brash in the way that he approaches painting. He uses a comparatively large paint brush and lays the paint on in splashes of color placed beside one another to achieve a gorgeous subtle mix of hues not unlike the mix of color found in nature. Often the paint strokes do not cover the plywood which serves as a canvas for him. It is interesting to note that much of this raw plywood shows through in his depiction of old cabins and buildings. Haycock uses actual wood to help create a representation of wooden building! He is not worried about following the traditions of paint covering support.

Haycock also has an unusual palette: the “type” of color he employs is usually quite limited. His colors are of similar intensity - “muted” is a good word to describe them. They are well mixed with the occasional subtle use of light color to highlight. Perhaps the muted colors are a reflection of his subject or mood because there are times when Haycock has thrown his palette aside and reached for his tubes to produce a more brilliant and saturated type of color to suit fall landscapes. Colors common to all his paintings are the complementary yellow-oranges and purples. Dull browns and greens are also repeated. However, Haycock’s paintings never cease to please the eye. His works are masterpieces of harmonious color and his technique displays a confidence and familiarity with subject. His subjects are a part of our life and heritage, and his paintings will prove to be, now and in the future.”