Sunlight streaking out past the shadowed rocks to cast light across the river!!
Light at the Bend 11 x 14 acrylic on canvas - sold
Painting
Mason Jar 10 x 10 acrylic on canvas - sold
Set up in my light box, I attempted a loose description of the mason jar, water, light, stems and of course the white flowers! This piece went to the Federation Gallery for their Ten Squared Show.
Jam Jar 10 x 10 acrylic on canvas
Captured as a very loose collective bouquet of white flowers set against a neutral dark background set the stage for the jam jar!!
Sea Stack, West Coast 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas - sold
The west coast never ceases to capture my interest!! All so unique!! A sea stack is a geological landform of rock that has formed by erosion from crashing waves. The pillars of rock are often important nesting ground for seabirds.
BC Mills House, Lynn Valley 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas - sold
This piece was painted plein air in the afternoon when the sun was softly touching the building. The little historic BC Mills House is located in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. It was originally bought as a prefab from the BC Mills Timber and Trading Co. catalogue. The little home was built in 1908 by Captain … Read More
The Pavilion, Stanley Park 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas - sold
This piece was painted plein air in Stanley Park. The relationship of the red umbrellas to the shadows of the scene could not have been any better, if I had placed the umbrellas myself!! The light on them set the whole scene off!! The Pavilion building is located amidst the rose gardens of the park … Read More
Yellow House 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas
The shadow on the yellow house caught my eye and called for a paint brush. Behind the fence and basking in the sun, this house is located on the west side of Vancouver.
Going My Way? 24 x 60, dyptich, acrylic on canvas
The sun filtering through the water and catching on the backs of the sockeye and the red of the fish reflecting on the underside of the surface of the water was the play of light and colour that grabbed my interest!! The sockeye salmon are an amazing rich colour of red. So intensely red in … Read More
Golden Light in the Backyard 18 x 24 acrylic on canvas
Framed by the purple shadowed trees, the light lit trees in the centre of the piece caught my eye and begged to be painted!! This view of the shadow streaked snow is out my backyard in the winter time. I painted from the vantage point of looking out the window, it in the comfort … Read More
Capilano River Bridge 20 x 24 acrylic on canvas - sold
The train bridge crosses the Capilano River at it mouth. Framed by the dark trees and the soft evening sky the river sparkles with light.