The morning light on Whyte Island at Whytecliff Park was a real attraction for me and a delight to paint. The water was a very light celadon green and captured a faint reflection of the island. As the sun gained height in the sky, the foreground beach picked up the warmth of the day. Passage … Read More
Author: Elizabeth Austin
Sailing 10 x 10 watercolour and graphite on paper
I am fortunate to be the illustrator for a new book titled Coco in Canada written by author Casey Fawsitt! This wonderful kids book is about a little girl named Coco who travels from China to Vancouver, Canada and it tells of her experience. It is an unique book because it is written in english … Read More
Safe Anchorage 18 x 36 acrylic on canvas
Along the Coast of British Columbia, there are many coves that offer safe and quiet anchorages for boaters. Captured at the end of the day, this is but one of the anchorages.
Swim Coach 10 x 10 watercolour & ink on paper
There were no games. No time for fun. “Learn to swim” Coach said. Here’s how its done. An excerpt from the book Swimming and Other Lessons. The coach, in the story, was a lady who was kind yet down to business and taught children to swim.
Let’s give a cheer! 10 x 10 watercolour & ink on paper
This little watercolour is from the book Swimming and Other Lessons. It is an image of Lizzy and Holly feeling pretty darn happy!!
It’s cold out there! 10 x 10 watercolour & ink on paper
This little one is from the book “Button up One Button up Two”. The main theme throughout the book is buttons, but includes counting and more importantly love. It is a children’s book I wrote and illustrated.
Capilano River Canyon 24 x 36 acrylic on canvas - sold
The rocks and rock bluffs in the Canyon offer a wonderful frame to the painting.
Capilano River Tapestry 12 x 24 - sold
The light and shadow on the Capilano River.
Deep Cove 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas - sold
The light at the end of a beautiful day in Deep Cove.
Light at the Bend 11 x 14 acrylic on canvas - sold
Sunlight streaking out past the shadowed rocks to cast light across the river!!