The rains begin... and color harmony!

An example of split-complementary colors (as seen through my studio window), orange and purple with a bit of green.

Happy Birthday Timothy!

Thanks for showing us Vancouver!

Into the Fog

We walked down to the water this afternoon, to watch the fog burn off. 

Good-Bye Summer

 Well, life isn't getting less busy and I'm finding this September (which is my favourite time of year) flying by!!

Watermelon Slices

This painting will also be in the "Food for Thought" show at the Coast Collective!

Image size 10 x 13 watercolour and gouache



Aubergines

I tried making baba ghanoush for an event this past week-end, but I ended up not serving it. It didn't look at all like the picture.  I am much happier with the painting and I'm glad to say that it will be in the "Food for Thought" Show at the Coast Collective, Sept 21 to Oct 9

Acrylic on Linen 10 x 10.

SOLD

Lemons with Lime

I couldn't resist painting these lemons (and lime) that were on my counter!

Acrylic on Linen 12 x 12 SOLD

Cherries

It has been a while since I have used watercolour. In this painting I started with transparent watercolour and  added white gouache to the backround. The photo does not show it, but I like the contrast, of the opaque look of gouache, and the translucent look of watercolour.

Image size 11 x 14 SOLD

Monotype "Golden Evening"

There is nothing like walking in the evening until the last bit of light disappears.  This monotype plus 17 other paintings and monotypes of mine are showing at "The Gingergroup" until the end of September.

Image size 10" x 13"

Monotype "Colour of August"

I have started to read Twyla Tharp's book "The Creative Habit", she talks about rituals which help the creative habit.

The last few weeks I have started the ritual of getting up an hour earlier before work to focus on art, and not being a morning person, I am pleased to note there are more scribbles in my sketch book and more ideas have lingered on my mind through out the day.

Image size 10" x 13"

Monotype 'Chestnut Trees"

I grew up surrounded by chestnut trees, and I now live on a street lined with chestnut trees. In this monotype, I have tried to capture the shapes of the sunlit trees and although I would have liked to have seen more contrast, I am quite pleased with the way it turned out.

Image size 10" x 13"

Monotype "Kauai Evening"

I create monotypes using simple shapes and colours with the hopes of evoking an emotion of a time or place. I printed "Kauai Evening" thinking of my time spent last October in Kauai. It was wonderful, relaxing, a time to celebrate a wedding and a chance to escape the stress of everyday life.

Image size 10" x 13"

Monotype "Evening in July"

I'm not sure where July went and around here it's just starting to feel like summer,  but I'm hoping to spend a few more evenings enjoying views like this.

Image size 10" x 13" orginal monotype

Monotype "Change of Scenery"

 

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to get away for a week-end.  This view is from the Coquihalla summit. This painting is now at the Juan de Fuca Centre.

Image 8" x 10"

Monotype "Late Evening"

This is one of 8 pieces I have at Dr  Dustin Holben's office in Langford

Monotype

Image size "8 x 10"

Monotype "Early Morning"

Time has passed again, much too quickly!

  I see these trees outside my living room window,

 the light behind them is ever changing

 and there's usually a crow sitting on top of the tallest one.

Image size 8 x 10

Monotype "Spring 1"

 Yesterday was the first day warm enough to take our jackets off at the beach, today it's back to wind and clouds.  Oh well, the brief moment of spring like weather was inspiring.

Image size 4" x 5" SOLD
Matted 11" x 14"

"Side by Side" Associates Show at Coast Collective March 10 - 27

"Through the Back Door"
11" x 14" acrylic on canvas SOLD

Art Changeover Coast Collective

Three framed monotypes ready for the changeover at Juan De Fuca Rec Centre and Crossroads Pub & Grill. Left to Right  "Memories of Kauai", "Dreams of Africa" & "Valley Fields". The detail isn't great but a different perspective is always good.

Image size 6" x 6", framed 11" x 11"

Monotype "On the Island"

Another monotype, this one with my favourite colour combination. I'm forturnate to live a couple of blocks from the ocean, it never fails to help me de-stress.

 Image size 8" x 8" SOLD