I fun little sketch of a painting began as an excursion to Chilliwack, last week, to see the colourful Tulip fields. This particular view is looking across the pink and blue hyacinth blooms, across the white and yellow daffodils and across the red tulips. Beyond the beautiful colourful stripes of flowers the Chilliwack farm buildings … Read More
Painting
Sea and Sun 2, 8 x 8, oil on board
This couple were enjoying an early morning walk on the beach! The colours in the water were fun to paint!
Sea and Sun, 8 x 8, oil on board
The human form shaped with shadows and the colours in the ocean are what attracted me to paint this piece. I am always uplifted by the sea and the warm weather!
The Battery, Newfoundland – SOLD 8 x 10, oil on board
The Battery is a small community in the city of St. John’s Newfoundland. It sits along the waterfront of Signal Hill’s steep slopes, at the entrance to St. John’s Harbour. The windy narrow streets of The Battery at some places only allow the width of one car and as you can see in my painting … Read More
Eagle Harbour Colour – SOLD 10 x 10, oil on birch panel
Later in the day the yellows and blue/purple colours in the sky contrasted against each other producing a stunning pattern. And this scene looks very remote but who would believe that this view is found in an urban setting. This scene is located at Eagle Harbour Beach and although it looks like a tiny island … Read More
Dundarave Beach – SOLD 8 x 10 oil on board
Nothing better than painting on a beautiful day on Dundarave Beach!! I loved the visual of the logs on the beach so I positioned myself on the beach to get a great vantage point.
Young Lady 7 – SOLD 6 x 6, graphite on board
I have a great time with these little portraits! This sketch is young lady who is just turning one.
Young Lady 6 – SOLD 6 x 6, graphite on board
Lovely to draw another young lady!!
Green Sea-SOLD 12 x 16, oil on cradled panel
The wind was blowing, the clouds were hustling across the sky and the sea was a striking shade of green. It was an exhilarating day and this piece was a pleasure to paint. It was so windy that I do not think an easel would have stood up to the wind, hence this was … Read More
Black Tusk 16 x 20, oil on cradles panel
Black Tusk is an iconic volcanic monolith located with in Garibaldi Provincial Park. It is a real landmark in the area. To get to the Tusk is about 15 km, one way, and in my view not an easy hike. I have been up close to it only a couple of times and have had … Read More