Flat Top Islands 12 x 12, oil on cradled panel
I was fortunate to cross the Strait of Georgia and capture photos of the tiny Flat Top Islands which are located just off Gabriola Island.
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Young Man 5 6 x 6, graphite on board - sold
I caught another of the cutest spirits in graphite on a cradled panel. So fun!!
East Coast Colour – Sold 12 x 12 oil on cradled panel
With the stunning quiet light stretching across the water right towards me and I sketched this stunning sunset when I was in Newfoundland last year. The highlights on the dark rocks framed the scene beautifully!! From my sketch and a photo, I painted the piece when I got home.
Cypress Friends – Sold 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
I was invited to “Paint on the Mountain” 2020 at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, hosted by British Pacific Properties. It was a plein air competition with 12 artists participating. We each selected our own spot, set up our easels and got our paint brushes moving!! Meeting the other amazing plein air artists was terrific!! … Read More
Cypress Reflections – Sold 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
This piece was painted plein air, in the “Paint on the Mountain” 2020 invitational competition. So fun to participate and meet other plein air artists!! There is a small stream, named Godman Creek, that meanders through the designated painting area with a small pool that opened up revealing nice reflections.
Mr, Seagull – SOLD 8 x 8, oil on cradled panel
I was painting outdoors at the beach and the seagulls became very interested in what I was doing. As the seagulls will not pose for any length of time, I began taking a few photos of the gulls and caught this one who looked at me out of one eye!!
West Coast Wisdom 16 x 20, oil on canvas
The little sea stacks must have their own build in wisdom that allows them to host a whole ecosystem in such a small space. Their beauty never fails to impress me and always fun to paint. This painting was juried into the Federation Gallery for the Vancouver Salon 2020 exhibition.
Jug Island 20 x 24, acrylic on canvas
Jug Island is the cutest little island. It is located in Indian Arm and sits just offshore, outside of Bedwell Bay. It can also be reached from hiking in along a trail in Belcarra Park. The water was exceptionally calm and the reflections of the island in the water were so perfectly formed. I was … Read More
John Lawson Pier – SOLD 6.5 x 12, oil on cradled panel
The John Lawson Pier is one of the classic piers along the West Vancouver shoreline. I painted this on plein air while sitting on a rock on the beach, such a great day!!