From Mon. August 16 to Fri. August 20th the twelve containers at the PNE were the homes of artists installing their work.
Here are a few pictures of the experience; everyone was very enthusiastic and the atmosphere was vibrant and full of creativity.  It was really great to meet my colleagues …

Name of Installation: West Coast Forest of Great Trees

Materials Used: 4 x 32’ Oil on Canvas (8 panels),  Wood, Recycled Materials, Forest Floor Media, Sound, Lighting
The 32 foot long painting has been a challenge & I have loved every minute of it!  It is now in the PNE …

John's Land (Ladner's Freshet), Oil on Canvas, 36×84" Diptych
Commissioned to do a local scene; I spent a few days out in Ladner and Steveston walking along the pathways and enjoying the skies.  It was at the tip of the Reifel Bird Sanctuary when the lighting changed and the skies started …

Sturdies Bay, Oil on Canvas, Diptych 60×96"

Coming Home, Oil on Canvas, 40×60" SOLD
5am | Landscape Series I, Acrylic on Canvas 24×36" SOLD

Porteau Cove, Oil on Canvas, 48×60"
360 Inside Passage, Acrylic on Canvas, 48×72" (SOLD)

As well as the Mountain Galleries’ Whistler location, I am now showing at the Banff location.  Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Oil on Canvas, 48×72″ will now be on display at Mountain Galleries in the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 1-888-310-9726
Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Oil on …

The plains of Alberta provide an endless source of cloud formations.  Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a place of rich history where the Plains Native Tribes used to drive the Buffalo herds to their death over the cliffs.
The skies are incredible formations and bring  Chinooks in the cold winters ( a …

Iris, Oil on Canvas, 30×40"

I thought I would take a break from the landscapes.  Tiger Lilies III, was a nice distraction while working on a few other canvases.
Tiger Lilies III Oil on Canvas 36×30

As I welcome 2010 into my life, I have made a few exciting changes.  I now have a new studio space and construction is complete!  I have joined a studio group of 20-25 painters and we will be hosting an open-house sometime in the Spring.
Before Construction Began (Late November)

Studio Wall …

FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER
Located in the Upper Village – within the Chateau Whistler Fairmont Hotel this beautiful space is showcasing an incredible collection of Canadian Art from established and mid-career artists.
Open Daily | 604.935.1862 | whistler@mountaingalleries.com

Inside Passage, Oil on Canvas, 36×72" (diptych)

Moments | Porteau Cove, Oil on Canvas, 54×76"
Still Quiet, Oil …