Forefather 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
This is a graceful old stump from a large and old growth tree. There are hundred of old stumps in and around the forest. Painted up the mountains, near where I live, I began this piece plein aire.
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Young Man 4 6 x 6, graphite on pine board - sold
One of the sweetest little guys I know and it was a pleasure to do a sketch of him!
Young Lady 4 6 x 6, graphite on pine board - sold
This cute young girl is looking very pleased with herself! I have primed the pine boards with a tinted thick gesso. This leaves some brush marks on the board which I really enjoy working with.
Young man 3 6 x 6 , graphite on pine board - sold
Another beautifully happy young fellow, so fun to sketch!
Young man 2 6 x 6, graphite on pine board -sold
A pleasure to draw the beautiful eyes of this little one.
Early Evening View 8 x 8, oil on panel
This time of year the sun sets behind Bowen Island, but before it disappears behind the island, it throws a reflection out onto the water. Little Passage Island is in the painting to the left.
Young Lady 3 6 x 6 graphite on pine panel - sold
Another lovely little one who has the most beautiful hair!!
Young Man 6 x 6 graphite on pine board - sold
This little fellow is full of life and it shines through in his lovely big smile!! So far I have been using just one pencil, an HB, and getting all the effects I am after.
Young Lady 2 6 x 6 graphite on pine board - sold
Although this is not a still life it is a category that I am choosing to file the new sketches I have done of the kids. New for me to do and so fun!! This little girl loves to dance to the music of Swan Lake!