These two miniature paintings are from the Englishman River area near Parksville BC, a terrific spot for a cool break on a hot day, or a hike in the woods. I’ve been working through a series of paintings featuring this lovely area, and “Englishman River” is a very similar sister painting to one I did in January.

I’d have to say that painting river rocks with moving water, or still water, in fact – any kind of water – is my favourite subject to paint. I’m looking forward to the beautiful parks in my area opening again so I can revisit these wonderful landscapes, both in the moment, and later in the studio.

Englishman River (5.25 x 1.5 inches) with coin for scale. Acrylic on art board.

Englishman River (5.25 x 1.5 inches). Acrylic on art board.

Englishman River Falls (5.25 x 1.5 inches), with coin for scale. Acrylic on artboard.

Englishman River Falls (5.25 x 1.5 inches). Acrylic on art board.