There’s a remarkable watershed near the town where I live. Steep canyon walls enclose a forest of giant cedars, moss and lichens. A raging waterfall plummets, gathers in a pool and streams down to the lake. Within the watershed, trees grow to enormous width and height. It is a unique place and an excellent backdrop […]
This water colour Is painted in many layers. Salt was added to produce texture on the leaves. I live just north of the Okanagan, an area known for its fruit and wineries. The rows of ripening grapes show the abundance of colour and richness and the promise of a good harvest.
A painting I completed. Let me know what you think when you see it? How does it make you feel?
“Night Owl” is a 5×7 entry for “Gems of the Shuswap” at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery beginning on August 4th. Painting so small has been an interesting challenge. It has inspired a whole new direction of creativity using various mediums.
I think it’s valuable in any creative endeavor, writing, painting, music etc to challenge […]
One of the great pleasures in life (one that we sometimes forget in the fast cut pace of the multimedia age) is settling back and having someone read a good story to you. So, get comfortable, click the link below, and you may even want to shut your eyes as you listen to Chapter One […]
The Dragon Dance is one of a series of acrylic paintings. Dragonflies are zipping about their business among the reeds and grasses. The wings are collaged.
Pudge is a bear who enjoys raiding the garden of my daughter and son-in-law. The apples, high up in the tree, are his favorite. He can be found day or night comfortably munching, paying little or no attention to the resident humans.
