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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
Vital Colours 8 x 10, oil on board
July 18, 2026The rugged beauty of the Pacific Coast comes alive in a burst of colour, where a wonderful sea stack stands strong against the ever-changing sky and ocean. The intensity of light, water, and rock transforms this familiar landscape into something almost dreamlike—a reminder of the wild beauty and powerful presence of the West Coast.
Surf Buddies 8 x 10, oil on board
July 18, 2026There is a special kind of connection found along the West Coast shoreline—the shared anticipation of the next wave, the laughter between sets, and the quiet moments spent together beneath the vast Pacific sky. This painting celebrates the friendship, freedom, and simple joy of those who find their happiness where the ocean meets the shore.
Beyond the Rocks 8 x 10 oil on board
July 18, 2026Beyond the weathered shoreline, the Pacific stretches toward the horizon, where a tree-covered sea stack rises quietly from the sea. The endless movement and colours of the ocean create a moment of calm and connection—a reminder of the wild, timeless beauty found along the West Coast.
Wickaninnish Glow 8 x 10, oil on board
July 18, 2026Bathed in warm sunshine and surrounded by the wild beauty of the Pacific, the Wickaninnish Inn is a place where luxury and nature exist in perfect harmony. Perched above the rugged coastline, it offers a front-row seat to the ever-changing sea and sky. This painting celebrates a rare moment of golden light, capturing the peaceful … Read More
Kwisitis Visitor Centre 18 x 24, acrylic on canvas
July 18, 2026Perched at the edge of the Pacific, the Kwisitis Visitor Centre overlooks one of the most breathtaking stretches of coastline in British Columbia. Framed by endless ocean, weathered shoreline, and the rhythm of the waves, it is a place to pause, breathe deeply, and feel connected to the wild beauty of the West Coast. This … Read More
Pacific Drift 24 x 36, acrylic on canvas
July 18, 2026As the sun slips below the horizon, the sea stack stands in quiet silhouette, anchored against a sky glowing with warm shades of amber and gold. The ever-changing Pacific drifts gently around this ancient sentinel, creating a moment of peace where the west coast trees, light, sea, and stone exist in perfect harmony.
Gems in the Pacific 36 x 48, acrylic on canvas
July 18, 2026Scattered along the shoreline like treasured jewels, the sea stacks of the Pacific Coast stand as timeless guardians of the ocean. Bathed in shifting light and surrounded by endless colours, they remind me that nature creates the most extraordinary masterpieces. This painting is a celebration of the quiet beauty, strength, and wonder of the West … Read More
Beyond the Trees 14 x 18, acrylic on canvas
June 1, 2026As the sky darkens at the end of the day, the colours in the lower sky and visible landscape intensify! The trees silhouette against the views to the last light of the day.
BC Mills House 8 x 10, oil on board
May 26, 2026The BC Mills House is located in Lynn Canyon Headwaters, but it was originally built in 1908 in the lower Lonsdale area. Today it is a museum elaborating on the history of North Vancouver. I painted this plein air piece 2 days ago. It was such a fun one to paint as it is such … Read More
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