Setting Sun

This painting was inspired by a scene along a trail through the woods at Yellow Point where light from the setting sun created this beautiful scene. 

This is an 9" x 12" oil painting on canvas board.  No longer Available

After the Rain

This painting was inspired by a plein aire session one spring day overlooking the Sooke Basin.   The tide was out and the rain had just stopped, lending this scene a peaceful reflective moment while clouds on the distance hill slowly lifted.

This is an oil painting on a 8" by 10" canvas board.  No longer available

A Walk Through the Woods

This painting was inspired by a walk through the forest early one evening during a visit to Yellow Point Lodge.  The diffused light coming straight down on the ferns and moss against the beautiful backdrop of the dark west coast evergreen forest provided the perfect impetus for this painting.

This is an oil painting on a 16" x 20" stretched linen.  No longer Available 

A Boy Catching Tadpoles

This painting was inspired by my grandson looking for tadpoles at the edge of a small lake. This composition reminded me of some of the paintings by the Impressionists which further suggested a similar treatment of this scene.  I thought it gave the viewer an impressionistic snapshot in time of a young boy enjoying a moment of carefree curiosity and discovery.  The location was Prospect Lake, Victoria, BC.

This is an oil painting on a 12" by 16" canvas board. Available

Marion

This is a 11" x 14" oil painting of a family member on canvas board.  Not Available

Fog Lifting Over the Wetlands

This painting was inspired by an early morning scene near the Oyster River.  I wanted to capture the mystical beauty of the lifting fog over the beautiful hues of the marsh grasses covering the wet lands.

This is an 8" by 10" oil painting on canvas board.  No longer Available

Shades of Summer

This painting is of a scene taken from Tower Park in Metchosin overlooking Witty's Beach.  I wanted to capture the sunlight and the dappled shade on the reddish trunks of the Arbutus tree on a warm summer day.

  

This is a 16" by 20" oil painting on canvas board.  No longer Available

Where the Sky loves the Sea

This painting is loosely based on a beautiful summer scene near Ross Bay, Victoria.

It is a 16"x 20" oil painting on linen.  Available

Lone Cloud over Prospect Lake

I wanted to capture this painting in the style of the early impressionists like Monet and Van Gogh. This scene from Prospect Lake on Vancouver Island.

It is a 9" by 12" oil painting on wood panel.  No longer Available

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.  No longer Available

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. No longer Available

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.

This is a 12" by 16" oil painting on canvas. No longer Available. Limited edition prints available.

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. No longer Available 

Autumn on the T'Sou-ke River

This painting was 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. No longer Available

 

Under a Smokey Sky

This painting was inspired by an August evening walk along the Whiffin Spit path under the warm skies created by 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. Available

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 with the open sky shining light down.

This is a 12" by 18" oil painting on stretched canvas.  Available

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.  No Longer Available.

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.  Available

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.  No longer Available

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.  Available

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.  Available

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 oil painting is on an 8" by 12" canvas board.  Available

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.  No longer Available

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.  No longer Available

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.  Not Available

Ona

This is a 11" by 14" oil portrait of a family member.

Not Available.

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. No longer Available

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.  No longer Available

Jake

This is a portrait of a family member, Jake, based on a candid photo I captured of him.

 Not Available.

Winter Morning On Ayum Creek

This oil painting is loosely based on a photo I took early one cool January morning on Ayum Creek near Sooke. The beautiful contrast between dark and light inspired me to paint this quiet scene.

Oil painting on 14" x 18" canvas board.  No longer Available