Miniature Painting: “Nature’s Palette”

Nature's Palette (a tiny 2.5 x 3.5 inches small)
Nature’s Palette (a tiny 2.5 x 3.5 inches small)

I love the way deep autumn reveals the rich colours and textures of landscape, the last “hurrah!” of the season. This miniature painting was inspired by a lovely October stroll with my daughter, along the Nanaimo River.

“Nature’s Palette” – acrylic on paper board, a tiny 2.5 x 3.5 inches small.

This painting is available for purchase at Rendezvous Art Gallery, in Vancouver, BC.

A Miniature Painting for Autumn

Down The Line (2 x 4.5 inches)
Down The Line (A tiny 2 x 4.5 inches small)

The colourful leaves and crisp morning air signal a change of palette as my creative thoughts turn to the beauty of autumn. Painting this image reminded me of many walks through this lovely forest, where thoughts and memories were carried along the tracks. There is something peaceful about watching lines disappear in the distance, maybe it is the promise of possibilities.

New Miniature Painting! “The Red Canoe”

The Red Canoe – acrylic on paper board. Actual size: a tiny 1.75 x 5.25 inches small.

The Red Canoe (1.75 x 5.25 inches)

A new miniature painting, fresh off my drawing table, “The Red Canoe” features a coastal scene along Gabriola Island, near Nanaimo BC. I felt particularly Canadian while painting this little piece and it reminded me of how lovely it is to paddle about in a canoe or row boat, or kayak for that matter!

Colour This: Pumpkin Patch!

With high hopes and green thumbs twitching, we tried to grow a lovely big pumpkin patch in our garden this year. But sadly, our valiant efforts yielded only one, rather small, rather speckled, greenish pumpkin. We named him Pickle. So…I have resorted to drawing my beloved pumpkins instead, complete with grinning faces and patterned skins. I hope you will add your own artistic flair to this mischievous duo! Happy colouring. 🙂

Click here to print out the line drawing: Pumpkin Patch

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