The ocean is caught on a very windy day. The seawater moved exuding sensations of confusion, anxiety and anger. The ocean also has days when it is completely calm and reflective, emanating peace, joy and love. Everyday the ocean is different. Perhaps it is obvious but I feel very connected to the ocean. Here … Read More
The focus is the white bridge that crosses the river. For me everything naturally came together in this view, dark against light and the lead in to the bridge is the reflected clouds with their perfectly placed reflectatory lines of the clouds in the river. This sketch was painted from a photo I took when … Read More
Marigolds are one of my favourite flowers! They bloom all summer long and are dense with shades of orange, so bright and cheery! I placed them in a small mason jar on my table and painted them on a large scale.
This piece was painted from a photo I took on a hike up to Whyte Lake in West Vancouver. While the background trees remained in deep shade, the foreground trees turned golden as they basked in the late afternoon sun light. The little Whyte Lake was completely calm and the forest reflections were beautiful!
A new painting for a new baby. The snow drops and crocuses are in bloom and with spring on its way, the little rabbit takes delight in putting flowers on top her hat.
A little burnt orange shed with nets hanging from the rafters sits at the rustic dock. Fun to paint a such a lovely Newfoundland sight.
Beside the boat ramp at Quidi Vidi Harbour, sat a group of small buildings and boats floated at the docks.
Another slice of Quidi Vidi Harbour in Newfoundland. The rocky cliffs are such a lovely backdrop for the little buildings along the coast.
When touring around Newfoundland, I took a photo at Neddy Harbour, near Gros Morne National Park. The little yellow building echoed its clear reflection into the dark green waters. The jetty leading out to the house creates a nice lead into the focal point of the painting.
The sky and the light set the mood here and the little island serves as a darker contrast the luminous evening sky!! This piece was donated to the GoGo African Grandmothers Charity for the silent auction!!