A very young man so full of life!!
Young man 6 6 x 6, graphite on cradled panel - sold
Pumpkin Time 8 x 10, oil on cradled panel
We are into October and the colourful pumpkins are out!! I bought this little pumpkin because of the lovely long handle.
Old Growth – Sold 11 x 14, oil on canvas
This was painted from a photo I took as I followed a logging truck. What caught my attention was the old growth tree that was riding on the truck. A typical truck that carries logs is 2.6 metres wide or 8.5 feet wide. So a rough estimate of the diameter of the old growth … Read More
Find Me 30 x 30 acrylic on canvas
Without a specific plan, this piece organically grew as I felt my way through the lines and shapes. The brush found colours that established pathways for the eye to follow and spaces for the eye to rest. The painting lightens up, is less structured and becomes more etherial as the viewers eye rises up towards … Read More
Calm Estuary – Sold 8 x 10, oil on canvas
Located on Gabriola Island, near the ferry terminal, this peaceful estuary caught my eye with the colours of the water. This piece was on display at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island.
Flat Top Islands 12 x 12, oil on cradled panel
I was fortunate to cross the Strait of Georgia and capture photos of the tiny Flat Top Islands which are located just off Gabriola Island.
Young Man 5 6 x 6, graphite on board - sold
I caught another of the cutest spirits in graphite on a cradled panel. So fun!!
East Coast Colour – Sold 12 x 12 oil on cradled panel
With the stunning quiet light stretching across the water right towards me and I sketched this stunning sunset when I was in Newfoundland last year. The highlights on the dark rocks framed the scene beautifully!! From my sketch and a photo, I painted the piece when I got home.
Cypress Friends – Sold 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
I was invited to “Paint on the Mountain” 2020 at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, hosted by British Pacific Properties. It was a plein air competition with 12 artists participating. We each selected our own spot, set up our easels and got our paint brushes moving!! Meeting the other amazing plein air artists was terrific!! … Read More
Cypress Reflections – Sold 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
This piece was painted plein air, in the “Paint on the Mountain” 2020 invitational competition. So fun to participate and meet other plein air artists!! There is a small stream, named Godman Creek, that meanders through the designated painting area with a small pool that opened up revealing nice reflections.