“We are all like island in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep” …William James
Coastal Islet 30 x 48, acrylic on canvas - sold
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West Coast Habitat 24 x 30 acrylic on canvas
Although the small rock islands and their hardy trees are the main focus of this painting, sitting just above the horizon is a large billowy cumulous cloud. The cloud held particular interest to me with its subtle light shade variations. As a small technical note I described the cloud with white gesso to give it some … Read More
West Coast Reflections 18 x 24 acrylic on canvas - sold
The reflections of the sea stacks are captured in the small pools on the beach. In the reality the ocean and beach are very large and I enjoy giving the sea stacks and their foliage a large presence on the canvas.
Whytecliff Small Cove 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas - sold
Whytecliff Park offers a lovely view to the west towards little Passage Island and beyond to Vancouver Island. This piece was started plein air and completed in the studio.
The Sea 36 x 48 acrylic on canvas
More than anything else I was capturing a sense of place in this piece. I am very drawn to water, especially the beach and the sea!!
Pacific Shores 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas - sold
From one beach across to another. This spot is on Vancouver Island looking west across to Rathtrevor Beach. The trees framed the afternoon scene.