Long Beach is the longest beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island and enjoyed by so many people. At the end of the day it is a place watch the sun dip into the ocean and feel a connection to the universe.
Author: Elizabeth Austin
Salt Spring Island, Vesuvius 8 x 10 oil on birch board
It the little community of Vesuvius is a lovely beach and the ferry terminal, where the ferry runs back and forth to Crofton on Vancouver Island. Vesuvius is about a 15 minute drive northwest of Ganges and a lovely place to watch the sunset. Painted plein air as the ferry came and went many times. … Read More
Lund B.C., The Boardwalk Restaurant 8 x 10, oil on birch board
Lund is a small community and the most northern community on the sunshine coast. Also known as the entrance to Desolation Sound it is located on the north end of the Salish Sea. One of the landmarks here is the Lund hotel, established in 1905. Across form the hotel is a boardwalk that leads … Read More
Brady’s Beach, Bamfield – SOLD 10 x 10, oil on cradled panel
The short walk to Brady’s Beach is well worth the short walk over the peninsula to see the majestic sea stacks standing strong. It is a very impressive beach for sure.
State of Grace 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
The ever changing light finally touched the crest of the hill and filtered through the trees, casting playful shadows. Painted plein air in the Paint on the Mountain competition, sponsored by British Pacific Properties. In the shade of a beautiful day on the lower levels of Cypress Bowl Mountain.
Time after Time 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
The forest seems to stay the same time after time, and yet it doesn’t. It evolves with the seasons, with new growth and with death. Today it is coping with environmental issues beyond its control. Painted plein air in the Paint on the Mountain competition, sponsored by British Pacific Properties. In the shade of … Read More
Painting Sunshine 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
The morning light crossing the road caught instantly caught my eye. Painted plein air in the Paint on the Mountain competition, sponsored by British Pacific Properties. In the shade of a beautiful day on the lower levels of Cypress Bowl Mountain.
Where the Birds Sing – SOLD 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
Sitting in the quietness of the forest with the sounds of the birds, the cracking of small twigs and the falling of leaves become the music of the day. Painted plein air in the Paint on the Mountain competition, sponsored by British Pacific Properties. In the shade of a beautiful day on the lower … Read More
Deep Cove, early morn – SOLD 8 x 10, oil on birch board
Across Indian Arm the sun rises above the distant landscape of Belcarra and beyond. The light of the morning reveals a calm and quiet morning in Deep Cove and offers beautiful colours reflecting in the water.
Dundarave Beach – SOLD 8 x 10, oil on cradled panel
A favourite local beach that is alway fun to paint. I used to play on this beach when I was a kid and now I enjoy my grandchildren playing on the beach. This piece was donated to the Dundarave Preschool by the Sea for a fundraiser.