Another miniature painting from the northwest coastal area on Vancouver Island, titled “Summer Shore” (1.75 x 4.25 inches small). One of the things I love best about the west coast is how in the course of one day, the water can change from steel gray to sky blue, and everything in between.
This little painting titled “Shack Island” (a tiny 2 x 4.5 inches) is a scene from the Pipers Lagoon area in Nanaimo BC. It’s a lovely spot with walking trails, a large lagoon and beach area. When the tide is out, you can sometimes walk out to Shack Island and see the old cabins there.
For those in the Vancouver area who may be interested, I will be giving a demonstration of miniature painting on Wednesday, April 24 at The Outlet, at Leigh Square Community Arts Village, in Port Coquitlam.
A big thank you to the Art Focus Artists Association for hosting the event, which is free to the public and runs from 7pm – 9pm. See you there!
These tiny, circular miniature paintings are some of the smallest acrylic paintings I create. The size and format is a nice change from the slightly larger rectangles I usually paint. Size here, being relative of course!
These little paintings will be on display and available for purchase at the upcoming 10th Anniversary show at Gallery 8 on Salt Spring Island. The show opens April 19th!
This miniature painting was inspired by a recent trip to the beautiful west coast of Vancouver Island, where the site and sound of the waves along the beach were absolutely wonderful.
Titled “West Coast Waves”, this mini painting measures 1.75 x 5.25 inches in size and is painted in acrylic on paper board.
Here’s a new miniature painting of some local train tracks disappearing into some lovely west coast autumn colour! This little painting is worked in acrylic on paper board.
“Autumn Tracks” (2 x 4.5 inches small)
It’s a birthday celebration at Gallery 8 on Salt Spring Island! These two new miniature paintings are at Gallery 8 as part of their 9th anniversary show. A little taste of Canadiana and thoughts of summer days to come…
“Old Country Charm” (1.75 x 5.25 inches) Acrylic on board
“Horses in the Field” (1.75 x 5.25 inches) Acrylic on board
I find few things lovelier than a leisurely stroll through a beautiful park, on a very fine spring day. Largely, I suspect, because I don’t have to battle allergies that accompany spring’s grand arrival.
This painting depicts springtime in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC.
“Walk Through the Park” Acrylic on board (2 x 4.5 inches small)
Here is a look at the same painting with rough edges and a quarter to show scale:
On Saturday, April 21st of this month, I will be setting up a mini studio and doing a demo on painting in miniature at Excellent Frameworks in Duncan BC.
The demo will take place in the gallery from 1pm – 4pm and is open to everyone.
I will be working on a painting, answering questions and offering folks a chance to try their hand at a wee bit of mini painting. If you are interested in miniature art, and are in the area, please stop by and say hello!
It’s a chilly winter morning at the studio today! Slow drive in but a pretty winter view all around. The chickadees are busy in the hedgerow outside my window and flitting about the Christmas lights. These sweet little guys are just the inspiration I need today. Maybe a new winter painting… 🙂
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