A painting of a young girl learning to skate and her young friend encouraging her.
Author: Elizabeth Austin
Winter Songs 5 x 7 watercolour on paper
A clear evening, Christmas lights in the background, a snowy foreground with long shadows and kids singing Christmas Carols. The dog chiming in too!!
Hands in Harmony 10 x 14 watercolour on paper
This is the very first piece of art that I submitted to BC Children’s Hospital in 1995 and I was fortunate to be selected for their Holiday Card Program. Children of mutli-nationalities bundled up and holding hands on a winter day.
Together 5 x 7 watercolour on paper
1999 BC Children’s Hospital Holiday Card. Winter time, the snow lightly falling, kids bundled up in winter clothing and boots, having fun in the snow.
Tomorrow’s Memories 5 x 7 watercolour on paper
One of my favourites! I loved the detail I managed to get on skates the girls are carrying, it really made my day!!
Hycroft 16 x 20 watercolour on paper
The was the painting that was used on the invitation to my solo show that was held at the University Women’s Club at Hycroft. Hycroft is a majestic heritage building that was built in 1909 by General Aleander Duncan McRae and is located in Vancouver’s Shaughnessy area. The building and its 5 acre property were donated … Read More
Winter Sweaters
5 x 7 watercolour on paper, 2002, a Holiday Card for BC Children’s Hospital. Kids off sledding on a clear crisp cold winter day.
Fin – SOLD
A fish boat named Fin. Fin just seemed like the right name as I am sure she has had a lot of fins on board!
Notch
The word notch is defined as an indentation on an edge or a surface. The name Notch came from the indentations on the wood used for the hull. A happy little sail boat rigged as a sloop.
Gratitude Angels
My Gratitude Angels are a rudimentary looking angel, painted simplistically on on rustic beach wood. Their intended purpose is to hang on a door knob or to stand on a windowsill to remind us to stop for a wee moment be grateful for where we are and what we have.