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
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.
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!!
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.
The creeks are full when the rains fall for days upon days!
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
The piece was joyfully painted for a client that walks her dog along Lynn Creek!!
Loved the way the white tulips stood out against the darker foliage. The blueish flowers in the mid-ground and the slightly blurred light in the background pushed the whites forward.
A small bunch of whimsical flowers to more than fill the canvas, all pinks and all on a pink background. This one was just plain fun to paint!
Flowers set in a mason jar, seems to a bit of theme for me recently. The flowers in this painting are called Ranunculus and they can grow in your garden from bulbs. Ranunculus flowers used in the floral industry typically have loads of petals tightly wrapped around the central core.