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.

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 about what kinds of flowers they are so I don’t have to refer to this one as ‘blue flowers near Crawford Bay, BC.’

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.

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″

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 when we were visiting in March trying to decide if Fernie was a good fit for our family. So far we are thoroughly enjoying ourselves.

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 East, however, is this craggy, sweeping lump that fascinates me. I decided it would be the first mountain I would paint in Fernie, and it was. I also think I’ll paint it again soon.