Seascapes, Beachscapes, Landscapes

Changing conditions on the Strait of Georgia and on Haro Strait colour how you see mountains, water, beaches and boats.

Beach Grass, Sidney Spit. 24×24” Acrylic on Canvas, 2023.
Forrest Island from Sidney Spit, 24×30” Acrylic on Canvas, 2024
Pachena Bay 10×16” Acrylic on Canvas, 2024
Brady’s Beach, near Bamfield, 12×16 Acrylic on Canvas, 2024.
Strait of Georgia, from Bath Island, 24 x 36″ oil on canvas, 2016.
Overlooking Haro Strait, 24 x 36″ acrylic on canvas, 2020
Overlooking Howe Sound, 18×24” Acrylic on Canvas, 2019

This gull spent a morning mooching off the side of our boat in Montague Harbour. The painting is from a photograph taken by my son.

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Gull at Montague, 18 x 24 oil on canvas, 2015 
Heading East, 30 x 40″ acrylic on canvas, 2020
Joyant, 20 x 30″ acrylic on canvas, 2020

Occasional trips inland in British Columbia and beyond also provide inspiration….

The Wedge, 30 x 40″ acrylic on canvas, 2019. Available.
The FlyingU Ranch, 16×20” Acrylic on Panel, 2021
Rocky Mountain Foothills, 24 x 24” acrylic on canvas, 2024. Available.

A walk along Chesterman Beach near Tofino offers lots of inspiration for painting.

Bladderwrack, 10 x 10″ acrylic on canvas, framed, 2016.

Abalone, 10 x 10″ acrylic on canvas, framed, 2016.

Bull Kelp, 10 x 10″ acrylic on canvas, framed, 2016.