Between Storms

This piece will be in the "Re-connected" show at the Coast Collective Show starting July 8th.

12 x 12 oil painting on linen

Coast Collective Show

This weekend there is a new show starting at the Coast Collective.




I have 3 paintings in the show, "Venice Windows 1,2 & 3".

It's a very beautiful destination, check it out here.

Back to Painting - First Oil Painting

I went and splurged on oil paints yesterday and did a quick study of my son playing with my daughter's dog "Brutis"

It’s something that I have been wanting to do for awhile, but I’m also finding it a little more challenging than acrylics, so any tips or advice would be welcome.

5" x 7 " oil on canvas - NFS

December Views - Stormy & Gray

December Views - The Explanation

December Views - Puzzles & Games

December Views - The Explanation

December Views - Colour & Sun

Well, we didn't have a white Christmas, just alot of bright sun and crisp air!

December Views - The Explanation

December Views - Dreaming and Hoping

Merry Christmas!

December Views - The Explanation

December Views - Fiesta Night

December Views -The Explanation

December Views - Winter Solstice

December Views - The Explanation

December Views - Baking

December Views - The Explanation

December Views - Wrapping

December Views -The Explanation

December Views - Decorating

December Views - The Explanation

December Views

This is the time of year when things get busy and my mind is distracted with things other than art.





When I came across “December Views”
I thought it was a wonderful visual exercise for the month of December (I’m a little late).

This photo was taken during my morning commute!

Christmas Came Early

I always love a good art book for Christmas, this lovely book was waiting for me when I got home from work today. Alfred Currier in the spirit of Thanksgiving was offering his book on his blog. I was fortunate enough to receive one.

It's beautiful, Alfred. Thank you

Peace & Conflict - "Empire"

This is the second painting that I entered in the Peace & Conflict show at the Coast Collective. It is my interpretation of one of the statues (Castor or Pollux I'm not sure which) in the Piazza del Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill in Rome.

There is a lot that can be said about peace and conflict in the Roman Empire, but for me on that day it was about the way the sun was hitting those magnificent marble statues, what they represented and feeling very privileged to be there.

Approx 91/2" x 14" watercolour with gouache- $150. includes frame

Peace and Conflict

This was one of my entries for the "Peace & Conflict" show at the Coast Collective . It starts tomorrow and runs until November 15.


We were encouraged for Remembrance Day to interpret peace & conflict in any form. I chose the painting I had done last April, as something that represents my faith. A faith which can leave me at times internally conflicted but also has given me peace.



7" x 14" mixed water media on 300lb arches paper

$150. includes frame

Kitchen Counter - Pears & Tomatoes

This painting is also at the "Celebrating the Harvest" Show

16" x 16" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
SOLD

Kitchen Counter - Pears & Honey

This painting is currently at the "Celebrating the Harvest" show at the Coast Collective. It's on until the 25th of October.


16 x 20 acrylic on gallery wrapped 1 1/2 canvas
SOLD

October

Another month, the same walk, the light and colours are changing.

It's been a busy month, but I have been painting some larger paintings that I'll post in the next few days!

8x 10 acrylic on canvas SOLD

Last Day in August

This painting along with "Last Light" are the two other paintings I have at the Juan de Fuca Centre.

The associate members from the "Coast Collective" have a show at this location and another one at the Crossroads Pub in Colwood. I would encourage you to go and have a look. Also go and visit the gallery and gift shops at the Coast Collective Centre. Check out their website for more info.

"9 x 12" acrylic painting on canvas - SOLD