Flower Power II

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It’s continually astonishing to me the variety and beauty of wild flowers as they grow in random patches throughout the planet. They grow even if there is no one to stoop and appreciate their beauty. That makes them pretty self-less.

Flower Power I

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It has been on my mind for a while to paint a few floral paintings. It’s an opportunity to try creating a composition that has a different and more intimate scale than a landscape. I do need to learn more … Continue reading →

Lighthouse Dressing

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Pilot Bay Lighthouse was once a critical navigation point for the entire Kootenay Lake. Now it’s a beautifully preserved landmark that affords a beautiful view in three directions. Acrylic on canvas – 8″ x 10″ – SOLD.

Marina Life

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Looking west across the Marina at East Shore Properties in Gray Creek, BC. towards the west shore of Kootenay Lake. Acrylic on Canvas, 10″ x 8″

Fernie Import

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I thought it would be fitting to paint a couple of new pieces to help me get my bearings in my new home. This one comes from a photo I snapped out the second-story window of the historic Fernie Library … Continue reading →

Mount Hosmer

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Mount Hosmer 20″ x 16″ acrylic on canvas For Sale: $450 framed The poster-child mountains that are visible from Fernie are the Three Sisters, which are quite striking but not that aesthetically pleasing, and the ski hill. A little bit … Continue reading →

Painting on Porpoise II

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Gnarled Tree II 8 x 10″ acrylic on canvas For Sale: $250 A gnarled old tree near the beach at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park in Sechelt, BC. We actually did see some porpoises on the ferry across from Horseshoe Bay.