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Elizabeth J. AustinArtist, Painter, Writer
My Work
“Creativity is intelligence having fun” - Albert Einstein
ABOUT ME
As a third generation Vancouverite, Elizabeth has been drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. Translating her inner vision into outer reality, she has a spiritual connection to her paintings. Having sailed across the Pacific Ocean, hiked the West Coast Trail and skied most of her life, Elizabeth is inspired by the outdoors and typically paints the Canadian landscape. Although Elizabeth works primarily in acrylic, she also brings out the oils and watercolours to fulfill the results she wants to capture. She is an active plein air artist and when not outdoors she works from a studio in her home. A portion of sales is donated to a local charity.
Latest Posts

Strength of a Sea Stack – SOLD 8 x 8 oil on cradled panel
August 17, 2025Sea stacks speak to me. They are isolated and all alone just off the coast. They withstand harsh and violent winter conditions that the seas and weather throw at them. And yet they are resilient. They have a tough inner strength and they remain decade after decade. They know who they are and they have … Read More

West Coast Islet 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
August 14, 2025The ripples in the water caught the reflection of this tiny islet in such a beautiful image! It was a lovely day to be out in my kayak!

West Coast Wisdom – SOLD 16x20, oil on canvas
July 27, 2025The longevity and endurance of the West Coast Sea Stacks, just like this one, never ceases to amaze me!

Coming Home 36x48, acrylic on canvas
July 22, 2025Dappled light filters through the forest foliage and falls on the road. Such a beautiful place to be on a hot sunny day!

Queenie – SOLD 6x6, oil on cradled panel
July 1, 2025This is delightfully wonderful little friend of mine named Queenie, and she was a delight to paint!!

The Lions 8 x 10, oil on
June 15, 2025Below the statuesque Lions Mountains is the harbour of Vancouver. Familiar freighters tie up at the docks to load and unload goods. This piece was painted plein air looking across the water.

Lynn Canyon Headwaters 8 x 10, oil on canvas board
June 15, 2025This piece was painted plein air from a close up and personal view of Lynn Creek. The glacial colours of the melting snow in the creek were the big attraction for me!

Poetic Growth 30 x 30, acrylic on canvas
June 15, 2025A shape of this little tree became very contemplative for me. This iconic tree sits securely in its home on the edge of the ocean.
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