The Mason Jar 24 x 24, acrylic on canvas

The Mason Jar 24 x 24, acrylic on canvas

September 10, 2017By Elizabeth AustinPainting, Still Life

Mason jars are so versatile!!  From transportable drinking water, to holding a variety of food, to the perfect flower vase!!  This one is no exception and offered me some lovely views of the flower stems through its glass.  The flowers were very fun to set up and paint, but the mason jar was the highlight … Read More

Sailing 10 x 10 watercolour and graphite on paper

Sailing 10 x 10 watercolour and graphite on paper

September 6, 2017By Elizabeth AustinBooks

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

Swim Coach 10 x 10 watercolour & ink on paper

Swim Coach 10 x 10 watercolour & ink on paper

September 6, 2017By Elizabeth AustinBooks

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.