Spring Skiing 30 x 48 acrylic on canvas
The warmth that shows up in the spring begins the melt the snow and the little trees shed their winter snow. Light and shadow on the snow make for interesting patterns.
Blog: Masonry
West Coast Island 7 x 7, acrylic on canvas - sold
A tiny west coast island basking in the evening sun.
Tools of the Trade 6 x 6, acrylic on linen
Tools of the trade says it all!! I feel like the brushes are actually an extension of my right arm. Although the tube of paint is made by Golden, I use many other brands.
Informational kiosk 12 x 12 watercolour, graphite and ink on paper
Here is sneak peek of an illustration for a children’s book I am currently working on. On her way to Whistler, on the Sea to Sky highway, Coco stops at a information kiosk!!
Spanish Banks, West 12 x 24, acrylic on canvas
Painted plein air at the western end of Spanish Banks on a lovely day. The tide was on its way out, so speed was of the essence to capture the dark reflection, of the trees on the point, in the fast receding water. Upon completion of the painting, my favourite bit is the rocks on … Read More
Small Gathering 10 x 10, acrylic on canvas - sold
White flowers are so fresh and brighten any space; my personal thoughts. A bit of an impulse buy, for me, at the local florist with the sole intention of bringing it home to paint. So when I got home, I plunked it in a mason jar, put it in my shadow box and set my … Read More
The Mason Jar 24 x 24, acrylic on canvas
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
Beach at Whytecliff Park 12 x 24, acrylic on canvas - sold
The morning light on Whyte Island at Whytecliff Park was a real attraction for me and a delight to paint. The water was a very light celadon green and captured a faint reflection of the island. As the sun gained height in the sky, the foreground beach picked up the warmth of the day. Passage … Read More
Sailing 10 x 10 watercolour and graphite on paper
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