Wishing A Very Merry Christmas 2010!

Finn Creek Provincial Park 1996

The quick moving waters of Finn Creek is located on the North
Thompson River. This is a small watercolour with ink drawn
into the paint surface to create that sense of motion.

Our painting party of ten had quite a difficult climb down the side of the cliffs to the creek bed. But we all came back with some interesting paintings that day.

French Beach 2004

In the summer of 2004 I went to visit some friends at Sooke. Later on that day I took a car ride to Jordan River and did some hiking on the trails at French Beach Park.
Sitka spruce and red cedars were wonderful in those forests overlooking French Beach. I walked the beach soon after and completed this small watercolour.
The waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca were cold but I added lots of warm colours to this painting just to create some mood in this composition. And the reflection off the watercolour paper was pleasant on my eyes as the light was soft that day too!

Koksilah River Trip 2007

A few years ago I was driving along Southern Vancouver Island near Shawnigan Lake and made an unplanned but enjoyable detour to Koksilah River Provincial Park.
After parking I hiked down and crossed an old wooden bridge. Below was Koksilah River with its small canyon.
I sketched this small charcoal composition with watecolour washes. I then carefully smudged more charcoal into the paper to leave that effect and I like the end painting.