Painted plein air on the river bank of McKay Creek in North Vancouver in Opus’s Plein Air Challenge 2016. It did not win any prizes, but I was happy with the little piece.
McKay Creek 9 x 12 acrylic on canvas board
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Reflections at Second Beach 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas
Painted plein air on a particularly windy day on the bluff above Second Beach in Stanley Park.
Catching the Light 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas - sold
Painted from a photo I took in the Callaghan Valley when I was out cross country skiing. The little tree was in the perfect position to be catching the last light of the day. This piece was at the Federation of Canadian Artists Gallery.
Hang on to your Hat 6 x 6 watercolour on paper
This little painting always reminds me of Pooh Bear talking to Piglet in A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books. “March winds blow!…and Pooh said, Hang on Piglet”.
Building Together 10 x 14 acrylic on canvas
Snowmen, a favourite winter theme with children. 2016 BC Children’s Hospital Holiday Card.
Making Friends 5 x 7 watercolour on paper
Sticks for arms and a carrot for a nose this snowman is complete!! This was a Holiday Card for BC Children’s Hospital in 2001.
West Vancouver Ferry Building 8 x 11 watercolour on paper
The Ferry Building is West Vancouver’s first designated heritage building. Before the Lions Gate Bridge was built in 1038, the easiest way to get to the city of Vancouver from the North Shore was by ferry and the Ferry Building in West Vancouver was the terminal. The ferry building at 1414 Argyle Avenue still stands … Read More
Yes You Can 5 x 7 watercolour on paper
A painting of a young girl learning to skate and her young friend encouraging her.
Winter Songs 5 x 7 watercolour on paper
A clear evening, Christmas lights in the background, a snowy foreground with long shadows and kids singing Christmas Carols. The dog chiming in too!!
Hands in Harmony 10 x 14 watercolour on paper
This is the very first piece of art that I submitted to BC Children’s Hospital in 1995 and I was fortunate to be selected for their Holiday Card Program. Children of mutli-nationalities bundled up and holding hands on a winter day.