The Pacific Coast of British Columbia is dotted with sea stacks that have stood majestically for thousands of years and watched over our coast.
The Watcher – SOLD 8 x 8 , acrylic on canvas
Painting
Barkley Sound, tiny islet – SOLD 8 x 8, acrylic on canvas
I photographed this islet in Barkley Sound and I have painted it before. It is just such a perfectly beautiful little islet that it calls to be painted again and again.
Eagle Harbour – SOLD 8 x 8, acrylic on canvas
Eagle Harbour is home to the Eagle Harbour Yacht Club and is also a great little sandy beach for summer swimming!
Any Given Day, Whytecliff Park 8 x 10, oil on birch board
As the summer comes to and end for this year and the autumn days creep upon me, I am grateful for the warm days that consistently draw me outside. I painted this piece plein air at Whytecliff Park. I painted this on standing on the edge of the beach while taking in the far off … Read More
Whyte Islet – SOLD 14 x 18, oil on board
Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver is home to a most photographed tiny island, Whyte Islet. This was a very special commission piece done for a a very thoughtful fellow who had a plan to propose to his girlfriend in the park in front of Whyte islet. As part of his plan he wanted a painting … Read More
A Wink and A Nod 8 x 10, oil on canvas board
I loved the small buds and flowers that bounced their heads in the light breezes. One of the gardeners told me this plant is called Tithonia or more commonly known as Mexican Sunflower. I painted this piece at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens.
Wild Side 8 x 10, oil on canvas board
This painting was painted at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens. This network of branches is made of by Rhododendrons and a Magnolia Tree.
Cox Bay, Tofino 8 x 10 oil on birch board
The glowing colour of the setting sun shines through the distant trees at the end of the big crescent beach. It is a mesmerizing sight that is quintessential Cox Bay.
Ruckle Park, Salt Spring Island 8 x 10 oil on birch board
Lovely Ruckle Park is a Provincial Park on Salt Spring Island. Many of the park trails follow the coastline and one side the park borders an historic sheep farm, founded by the Ruckle Family. This piece is a view of Bear Point, painted plein air, over looking Swanson Channel.
Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino 8 x 10, oil on birch board
Long Beach is the longest beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island and enjoyed by so many people. At the end of the day it is a place watch the sun dip into the ocean and feel a connection to the universe.