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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.
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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!

Iconic Coastal Tree 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.

Prospect Point 8 x 10, oil on canvas board
June 15, 2025This piece was painted plein air towards the end of the day when the sun was shining directly on the little Prospect Point lighthouse under the Lions Gate Bridge.

Horseshoe Bay, government dock 8 x 10, oil on canvas board
June 15, 2025At the end of the big government wharf in Horseshoe Bay is the little building with the red roof. In the calm waters of the bay it all reflected beautifully!

Siwash Rock 8 x 10, oil on canvas board
June 15, 2025This piece was painted in the morning when the sun was rising in the east casting a warm light on Stanley Park’s iconic Siwash Rock. The viewpoint was from Ambleside Beach.

Iconic Tree 8 x 10, oil on board
June 15, 2025A unique and beautiful iconic tree grows happily on the shore at Caulfeild Rocks. I studied the shape of this tree for a few hours before I captured it in paint!

Contemplative Reflection 8 x 10, oil on board
June 15, 2025As the quiet evening closes in, a little islet reflects beautifully in the surrounding water. I painted this piece from a photo I took while kayaking in the Broken Group Islands , near Ucluelet, BC.

Endless Fun 10x 14, acrylic on canvas
June 9, 2025Painted for BC Children’s Hospital Holiday Card Collection . Kids all bundled up playing in the snow with their snowman, what could be more fun!
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