Silva Bay 16 x 20, oil on canvas
A lovely anchorage located just off Gabriola Island in the Gulf Islands. I have not been to Silva Bay in a long time, so I painted from a photo and took some liberties with the sky.
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Tiny Fairy 6 x 8, watercolour on paper
I painted this tiny fairy to mail to my little grandaughter while we are in social distancing mode (covid-19). The little thumb sized fairy with her magic wand flies about bringing happiness and granting wishes. Fairies love fairy gardens and search them out. Although it is very rare to see a fairy but … Read More
Turbulent Waters 12 x 24, acrylic on canvas
The ocean is caught on a very windy day. The seawater moved exuding sensations of confusion, anxiety and anger. The ocean also has days when it is completely calm and reflective, emanating peace, joy and love. Everyday the ocean is different. Perhaps it is obvious but I feel very connected to the ocean. Here … Read More
Capilano River 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
The focus is the white bridge that crosses the river. For me everything naturally came together in this view, dark against light and the lead in to the bridge is the reflected clouds with their perfectly placed reflectatory lines of the clouds in the river. This sketch was painted from a photo I took when … Read More
Marigolds 36 x 36, acrylic on canvas
Marigolds are one of my favourite flowers! They bloom all summer long and are dense with shades of orange, so bright and cheery! I placed them in a small mason jar on my table and painted them on a large scale.
Forest Reflections 1 – Sold 16 x 20, acrylic on canvas
This piece was painted from a photo I took on a hike up to Whyte Lake in West Vancouver. While the background trees remained in deep shade, the foreground trees turned golden as they basked in the late afternoon sun light. The little Whyte Lake was completely calm and the forest reflections were beautiful!
Spring 11 x 14, acrylic on canvas - sold
A new painting for a new baby. The snow drops and crocuses are in bloom and with spring on its way, the little rabbit takes delight in putting flowers on top her hat.
Newfoundland Harbour 8 x 8, acrylic on canvas
A little burnt orange shed with nets hanging from the rafters sits at the rustic dock. Fun to paint a such a lovely Newfoundland sight.
Quidi Vidi 4, Newfoundland 8 x 8, acrylic on canvas
Beside the boat ramp at Quidi Vidi Harbour, sat a group of small buildings and boats floated at the docks.