This beautiful Cedar stood in the sun with its draping branches allowing the light to catch on its foliage…a magical moment caught on canvas!!
Draping Cedar 8 x 10, oil on board
Author: Elizabeth Austin
Mom, what is this? – Sold 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
This piece was painted for the Federation Gallery’s Climate Crisis Exhibition. The object was to paint an image that was perhaps disturbing or inspired conversation around the idea of our changing climate: Brainstorming concepts as to what are some of the causes of climate change and from a balance with nature perspective, what are viable … Read More
Young Man 7 6 x 6, graphite on cradled panel - sold
I love the look captured in the young man’s face.
Young man 6 6 x 6, graphite on cradled panel - sold
A very young man so full of life!!
Pumpkin Time 8 x 10, oil on cradled panel
We are into October and the colourful pumpkins are out!! I bought this little pumpkin because of the lovely long handle.
Old Growth – Sold 11 x 14, oil on canvas
This was painted from a photo I took as I followed a logging truck. What caught my attention was the old growth tree that was riding on the truck. A typical truck that carries logs is 2.6 metres wide or 8.5 feet wide. So a rough estimate of the diameter of the old growth … Read More
Find Me 30 x 30 acrylic on canvas
Without a specific plan, this piece organically grew as I felt my way through the lines and shapes. The brush found colours that established pathways for the eye to follow and spaces for the eye to rest. The painting lightens up, is less structured and becomes more etherial as the viewers eye rises up towards … Read More
Calm Estuary – Sold 8 x 10, oil on canvas
Located on Gabriola Island, near the ferry terminal, this peaceful estuary caught my eye with the colours of the water. This piece was on display at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island.
Flat Top Islands 12 x 12, oil on cradled panel
I was fortunate to cross the Strait of Georgia and capture photos of the tiny Flat Top Islands which are located just off Gabriola Island.
Young Man 5 6 x 6, graphite on board - sold
I caught another of the cutest spirits in graphite on a cradled panel. So fun!!