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.
Make that Call 11 x 14, acrylic on canvas
Set against the vintage wallpaper background, the retro rotary dial phone has been witness to countless messages, tears and stories.
Tell Your Story – Sold 16 x 20, acrylic on canvas
If there is one thing that I have learned is that everyone has a story and this vintage Royal typewriter has recorded many stories. I do a little writing myself and there are times when the perfect words fall out of the ether with almost no thinking about it. And other times, with … Read More
Remembered – Sold 8 x 8, acrylic on canvas
A soft colours of a setting sun are always welcome and remembered in the mind’s eye.