The landscape here is my muse. From the tree canopy to the shoreline, from a piece of lichen dropped on the forest floor to the curious textures in the sandstone, Gabriola is full of inspiration everywhere my eyes turn. Lingering for a longer look is always rewarded by yet more inspiration. There is pleasure in the shifting reflections of clouds crossing a pond or the dazzling light dancing on a tidal pool. And if I am very lucky, the wild creatures who share this place will show themselves …then they’re gone leaving a soft touch on my soul to remember them by and share in my paintings.
This series also follows an evolution in my technique and use of medium. As a result, most of these pieces started with a black ink under-painting which adds greatly in depth and texture to the final painting.
