Belcarra Regional Park 1989

I located an old portfolio in our attic containing a lot of compositions I made years ago. Some have quite a lot of detail in them and the watercolour paper has held up as the paper has some weight to it.

This is a small watercolour painted along the Cod Rock trail at Belcarra Park around Spring. There was so many other trails to choose from but I chose this one as the wild hyacinths were in full bloom. I started off early in the morning and had a long drive to Port Moody where this park is located. It was well worth the effort and everything was nice that day including the painting.
　

Meadowlark of Alice Lake Provincial Park 2010

Last year in the Springtime my family and myself drove to Brackendale to visit some friends. We were early because there was no traffic on the sea to sky highway and we decided to stop by at Alice lake Park first.
This painting of the meadowlark was done in the grasslands near to Alice Lake. I enjoy painting wild birds but especially the songbirds. This small bird had a very distinctive song and was almost the same size of a gray jay.

Happy New Year's Day 2011!

It is the first day of the New Year 2011!
This is a small oil on canvas of our clematis in flower I painted last year in July. By early spring the first blossoms will appear and I can't wait.
It is a sunny day today and very cold with the artic air above us creating clear visibility. Those beautiful mountain ranges really look pretty with their recent snowfall.

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.