On a sunny day in March one can feel spring in the air. I was at the marina the other day and the dry docked power boats are waiting patiently to be put back in the water summer days on the water!!
Landlubbers 8 x 10 watercolour and pastel
Painting
VanDusen Path 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
Painted at VanDusen Botanical Gardens. Although not the focal paint of the painting, what attracted me to the scene was the background trees. The light washed out the distant trees turning them shades of turquoise and teal.
Laburnum Walk 8 x 10, acrylic on canvas
Painted at VanDusen Botanical Gardens when the Golden Chain Laburnum trees were in full bloom.
West Coast Pattern 12 x 24, acrylic on canvas - sold
Out on the west coast again and the tiny islands are such a typical sight!! This piece was donated for a fundraiser to the Stephen Lewis Foundation supporting Grandmothers caring for orphans who have lost their parents due to HIV/aids. I believe the event is called the Gogo Fundraiser. Gogo is the … Read More
French Lavender 30 x 30, acrylic on canvas - sold
Painted from photos I took when traveling in France. We stayed in a little tiny village called Le Barroux and we ventured on day trips from there. This particular day we had driven to Mount Ventoux and the lavender fields were near the base of the mountain. Such a lovely subject to paint.
Lily White 24 x 24, acrylic on canvas
The lilies of spring, bring to mind the start of a new growing season!! This is a vase of white Easter Lilies, (Longiflorum Hybrid). Although I enjoy all the colours of flowers, white flowers are typically my favourite. Nothing could be fresher to me than white flowers set against the green foliage!!
Lavender Fields Forever 36 x 36, acrylic on canvas - sold
The French lavender fields in Provence are a magnificent sight to see!! The fields seem to go on forever and are located in the high plateau of Sault, at the base of Mount Ventoux. As the lavender sways in the light winds, it is advisable to close your eyes and breathe.
After the Rain 11 x 14, acrylic on canvas
The creeks are full when the rains fall for days upon days!
Rising 30 x 30, acrylic on canvas
The king tides we have experienced recently inspired this piece. The moon is largely responsible for the movement of our earthly tides. Placed close to the horizon, the moon had such a beautifully large presence in the sky. Lighting up the sky and looking a little artificial, the moon is a radiant glowing ball … Read More
Lower Lynn Creek 30 x 48, acrylic on canvas - sold
The piece was joyfully painted for a client that walks her dog along Lynn Creek!!