A lone tree stands strong and proud on a small little islet at Brady’s Beach in Bamfield, BC. The vegetation that survives on the west coast sea stacks alway impresses me with its tenaciousness!
Facing directly west Cox Bay is one of the best places to observe the sunset on the west coast. The colours and the reflections in the incoming tide are a privilege to behold! Previously called False Bay, Cox Bay gained its name from John Henry Cox who lead one of the earliest fur trading expeditions … Read More
Located in Bamfield BC is Brady’s Beach and I am told that it is one of the most photographed beaches on west coast. There are several sea stacks at Brady’s Beach, which provides wonderful choice views for an artist.
Incinerator Rock is an ideal little west coast islet that got its name during WWII as a place to burn military garbage. The location of Incinerator Rock serves as a natural separation between the Estowista First Nations reserve and Long Beach, Tofino.
A wonderful little King Charles Spaniel whose owner is a good friend of mine. A delight to paint!
A favourite beach of mine. As very small creek meanders across the beach on its way to the ocean and kids can often be seen having a fun time changing the creek’s course. This painting looks west, capturing the last light of the day.
In West Bamfield is a special beach called Brady’s Beach. It is named after Percy Brady who was a Coast Guard coxswain in the 1920’s. Percy and his wife Maud were long time residents who homesteaded near the beach. I was fortunate to have visited Brady’s Beach and sketched and took photos of the beautiful … Read More
On the Wild Pacific Trail, in Ucluelet, is Amphitrite Point where a view of the Broken Group of Islands can be seen. The foreground tree is a beautifully shaped and somewhat typically stunted coniferous tree. I walked the trail this year, did some sketches and took lots of photos. This painting is one of those … Read More