Autumn Afternoon

This is painting was inspired by a tranquil scene on the Sooke Basin one autumn afternoon. I tried to capture the serenity and simple beauty of the scene for the viewer. In the distance is East Sooke with smoke rising from someone burning leaves.
This is an 8 by 10 oil painting on canvas. For sale

East Sooke Sentinels

I wanted to capture for the viewer one of the many beautiful scenes from East Sooke Park looking south towards the Olympic Peninsula. I found the dry gold vegetation on the rocks, the green sentinel like evergreens and the greys blues and greens of the water and sky a fascinating contrast. This is a 16" by 20" oil painting on wrapped canvas. For Sale

St. Kevin's Creek

This painting was inspired by an unusual photograph of a small stream located near St. Kevin's Monastery in Ireland. I wanted to share with the the viewer, the tranquil countryside scene made up of a rainbow of colors from the peat colored stream, to the green and yellow grass and fields, to the blue sky reflections in the water. The credit for this beautiful photograph goes to Nicole Gervais who took this while on vacation to Ireland.

This is a 9" by 12" oil painting on wrapped canvas. For sale

Down River

With this painting from a scene on the Sooke River, I wanted to capture the beauty and magic of looking down river as the stream seems to disappear into mist and light around the bend. I wanted to share with the viewer the beauty a river's ever changing mood and how it touches our emotions. This is an oil painting on a 9" by 12" canvas board. Sold

Windswept Evergreens on Whiffin Spit

This painting was originally created as a plein aire one November day on Whiffin Spit. Since then I created this studio version of the same scene. I wanted to capture and share with the viewer, the raw changing features of a November day on the west coast. The weak sunlight from the south west contrasting with the dark clouds seems to add to the drama of the perpetually wind bent trees.
This is a 9" by 12" oil painting on canvas. For sale

Rocks along the River

This is another painting I created as a plein aire along the Sooke River last fall. I wanted to share with the viewer the ever changing moods of the river against the backdrop of autumn colors along side the exposed rocks and the quiet dark river waters.
This is a 9" by 12" oil painting on wood panel. For Sale

Winter Morning on Ayum Creek II

This is a second version of a painting I created over 3 years ago. I wanted to use a different palette to impart more contrast between the cool and warm colors of this painting.
It is a 12 by 16 oil painting on canvas. Sold. Limited edition prints available on canvas.

A Quiet Place

In painting this picture, I wanted to transport the viewer to a tranquil setting along the Sooke River on a quiet November day. I thought the cool rocks were beautifully offset by the patches of luxuriant green moss, touches of gold and red leaves and the dark calm reflective pool of the river.
This is a 9 x 12 painting on canvas board.

Wild Rose Bushes - Tower Pt Park

This is a late summer scene from Tower Point Park in Metchosin. The dry grassy mown fields are populated by small wild rose bushes which reflect the peace and beauty of this place. This is an 8" by 10" oil painting on canvas. Sold

Moods of March

This painting was inspired by a walk on Whiffin Spit one cool March day. The imminent sense of spring with the deep blue sky and bright sunlight was offset by the lingering winter storm clouds and the fresh cool winds off of the water.
This is a 16" by 20" oil painting on canvas. For Sale

At Rest after Emily

I created this painting for an entry in an art show entitled, "Underlying Spirit", inspired by the works of artist Emily Carr. The old growth stumps on our island beaches display there own type of beauty as they are continually shaped and changed by the natural forces of our west coast environment.
This is a 12" by 16" oil painting on canvas board. For sale

Reflections of a Willow Tree

This painting of a Willow Tree beside a pond was inspired by a scene from an old golf course in Sooke on a overcast winter day. The beauty and serenity of the scene along with the muted colors on a winter day caught my eye.
This is a 12" x 12" oil painting on canvas.

Red Sky

A late summer red sky near Whiffin Spit at the end of the day. This is a 11" by 14" oil painting on stretched canvas.

Autumn on the T'Sou-ke River

This painting is loosely based on an early fall afternoon scene on the Sooke River. The warm sunlight created a diffused glow in the background while in the foreground, the light and shadow created a beautiful pattern on the moving surface of the river. This is an oil painting on a 40" by 30" stretched canvas.

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Under a Smokey Sky

This painting was inspired by an August evening walk along the Whiffin Spit path under the colorful skies of the setting sun shining through the smoke laden atmosphere from the forest fires throughout the province of British Columbia. This is a 20" by 24" oil painting on stretched canvas.

Dance of the Trees

This painting is scene from a westcoast forest of a marsh where a stand of deciduous trees seem to grow up in graceful harmonious forms. It is a 12" by 18" oil painting on stretched canvas.

Early Morning Light - Whiffin Spit

This painting is based on an early morning photograph by Margarita Dominguez. The muted colors capture the delicate beauty of a summer morning on Whiffin Spit near Sooke, British Columbia. This is an oil painting on a 9" by 12" canvas board.

Reflections of August

This painting is based on a seascape between Gonzales and Ross Bay in Victoria, British Columbia. I wanted to capture the tranquil mood of a warm August afternoon reflected in the mirror of a tidal pool. This is an oil painting on an 18" by 24" wrapped canvas.

Right Out of the Blue

This painting was inspired by a scene on the Hoover Dam. The distinct shapes along with the retro look of the intake towers rising out of Lake Mead provide a visual treat. The emphasis of contrasting color, shadow and light enhance the overall atmosphere of the cool water under the hot desert sun.
This is an oil painting on a 12" by 24" stretched canvas.

Eagle Lake

This painting is loosely based on a beautiful photograph, by our friend John Plunkett, of quiet lake scene just outside of Victoria on Vancouver Island.
This is a 9" by 12" oil painting on canvas board. Not for sale.

Touch of Gold

This is a scene of a stand of poplars that I pass on my daily commute to work. The beautiful golds against the background of dark evergreens presented a beautiful composition.
This is a 9" by 12" oil painting on canvas board. For Sale

Evening Flood Tide

This painting was based on a late summer evening scene, near the mouth of the Oyster River on the east coast of Vancouver Island, with the tide starting to flood. The color in the eastern sky was from the setting sun in the west, behind and to the left of myself.
This is a 12" by 24" oil painting on linen. For sale

Roots along the River

This painting was inspired by our visit to the Oyster River on Vancouver Island this past summer. We had a cabin located across the river from this natural living sculpture. This painting is on a 8" by 12" canvas board. For sale

Serenity - Point No Point

This painting is based on a scene near Point No Point on the Southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. This region of Canada sometimes presents a moody surreal atmosphere under overcast skies with large green rolling waves presenting beautiful contrast against the muted tones. I wanted to capture and emphasis the serene beauty and power of these thundering waves on a large horizontal canvas.

This is an oil painting on a 16" by 48" canvas. Sold

Summer Fog

This painting was inspired by a beach scene near the Sooke Harbour House on Whiffin Spit. Occasionally on a summer day, a soft fog will roll in from the Strait of Juan de Fuca, giving rise to an unusual yet beautiful scene. On the one hand, the open sea with the fog creates a cool mysterious mood, while at the same time, the sun shining down on the garden and trees creates a warm and inviting setting.

Oil painting on 16" by 24" stretched linen. Sold

Romanian Beauty

This is a portrait of a family friend from Romania. My desire was to capture the spontaneous personality and character of this beautiful young lady in the California sunshine. This is an oil painting on a 9" x 12" canvas board.

Nocturne: Old Growth Stump on Vancouver Island Beach

This painting was inspired by a visit to Gordon's Beach on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island where this huge old growth stump rests, prehistoric like and seemingly unmovable. I added a nocturnal feel to this painting, to emphasize the drama and significance of the passing of the old growth forests in our part of the world.

Oil painting on a 12" by 24" stretched canvas. Sold

Ona

This is a 11" by 14" portrait of a family member. Not for sale.

Thin Ice on Cooper's Cove

This painting was inspired by an early morning winter visit to Cooper's Cove. I was able to capture this peaceful scene, along with the thin layers of ice floating on the mirror like surface of the water, while in the distance hung a soft morning mist. I thought this composition worked well with a vertical style canvas.

Oil painting on a 12" by 36" stretched canvas. Sold

Late Summer on Glinz Lake

This painting was inspired by our annual fishing trip to Glinz Lake this past September. The late summer sun slanting down on the surrounding forest, along with the hints of fall in the thick clouds over the distant hills and the changing color of a solitary bush along the lake edge inspired me to try and capture this tranquil moment.

Oil painting on a 9" by 12" canvas board.