I was very fortunate to stay at Green Lake for a few days and the weather was perfect for a little plein air painting. The shapes of the trees and their reflections, spilling across the lake, were captivating!! So appreciative to have the opportunity.
Author: Elizabeth Austin
Fort Berens Vineyard 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas
This is an unexpected and delightful vineyard and tasting house in Lillooet BC. Set against the mountains, the colours in this vineyard made a wonderful scene. I had a lovely lunch with a glass of Fort Berens wine, delicious!!
Lynn Creek 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas - sold
With this piece I was almost standing in the creek at the Lynn Canyon Headwaters Park. It was a beautiful day, the landscape was full of greens and the sound of the creek is a meditation in itself!
Hydrangea 8 x 8 acrylic on canvas
With a hydrangea from the garden and a small mason jar I set up a small still life set up in my shadow box, adjusted the light and set to colour to canvas. This is the result!!
Lifeguard Boat, Deep Cove 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas - sold
This little yellow row boat on the beach at Deep Cove was located at the shore so one of the local lifeguards would have easy access should they need it. It was a lovely day to be outside painting and a delight to capture the little boat on the beach and the marker buoy in … Read More
Cates Park Beacon 11 x 14 acrylic on canvas
Painting plein air at Cates Park with friends, the beacon caught my eye. The white beacon on the beach stood out against the dark greens of the distant landscape.
Roses in Pink 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas
Painted plein air at Van Dusen’s rose garden.
Island Habitat – SOLD 24 x 24, acrylic on canvas
A land mass that is naturally isolated by water due to the surrounding topography is an island. To a certain extent it becomes a unique ecological micro habitat that exists within a larger ecosystem. The small islets on the West Coast continue to intrigue me!!
Broken Group Islands 36 x 48 acrylic on canvas - sold
I was very fortunate to experience an amazing kayak trip to the Broken Group Islands on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. This piece was painted from a photo I took. I kayaked in the Broken Group of islands for 4 days. We stayed at Sechart Lodge and day tripped through the islands in our … Read More
McKay Creek 9 x 12 acrylic on canvas board
Painted en plein air at McKay Creek!!