The West Coast can be ferocious or placid and calm. The is a day on the west coast when all was so contemplative and peaceful!! A delight to paint!
West Coast Peace – Sold 16 x 20, oil on canvas
Stearman Beach Glow – Sold 11 x 14, oil on cradled panel
Stearman Beach has long been a favourite of my family. It has a little creek running through the beach to the sea and it has kept kids occupied and enthusiastic on the beach for hours. It looks west over towards Caulfeild and the dipping sun creates a wonderful display at the end of the day.
Not even a mouse… 4 x 4, oil on panel
It is only November but the weather has become quite cold and December and Christmas are just around the corner. The title of this piece is taken from the book The Night Before Christmas has been a classic for decades. I have listened to it a little kid, I have read it to my children … Read More
King Charles Spaniel – SOLD 4 x 4, oil on panel
A little King Charles Cavalier Spaniel with his expressive eyes, makes a wonderful companion.
VanDusen Resident, 12 x 12, oil on panel
Started plein air at VanDusen Botanical Gardens, and although impossible to get a Canadian Goose to stay still for long, I did manage to finish up the painting from a few sketches and photos.
VanDusen Sunflowers, 12 x 12, oil on board
Started plein air in VanDusen Botanical Gardens when the beautifully large sunflowers were in full bloom.
Lola – Sold 4 x 4. oil on board
Lola is a very sweet friend of mine. Low and sturdy in stature she has a wonderful personality all her own.
Long Black Neck, SOLD 11 x 14, oil on cradled panel
This Long Black Neck Canada Goose struts with attitude across the grass. As she stretched her neck high, I caught the perfect photo of her in mid-stride.
The Crow 8 x 10, oil on cradled panel
Whether in large numbers or by themselves the crows are near too far away. In order to get a crow to pose for me I set out some bird food to entice interest from a crow. After about 4 hours the food was discovered and the crow took interest. A little hesitant at first she … Read More
Can You Hear the Music? 10 x 14, acrylic on canvas
“Can You Hear the Music?” was this year’s submission to BC Children’s Hospital for their Holiday Card program. I believe that this is the 22nd year I have participated in their fundraiser for the hospital.