Nature & The Environment

5 More Magical Dragonflies

More magical dragonflies. These are some Canadian varieties. Acrylic on Canvas 4 paintings are 5 x 7 inches, 1 is 6 x 6 inches- all unframed 3688 – Dragonfly #1 (4 Spotted Skimmer) 3689 – Dragonfly #5 (Variable Darner) SOLD 3690 – Dragonfly #6 (4-Spotted Skimmer Calico Pennant) SOLD 3691 – Dragonfly #7 (Calico Pennant) SOLD 3692 – Dragonfly #8 (Common Green Garner) SOLD Share and Enjoy...

Small Florals

3685 – Echinecea (Coneflowers) #1 3686 – Daisies #1 Donater Acrylic on Canvas Each painting is 6 x 6 inches, unframed Donated I enjoy painting these small floral paintings inspired by flowers in our neighbourhood gardens. Their open faces and brillant colours will brighten up a tiny spot in any home or cottage. Share and Enjoy...

3681 – Forest in Transition

3681 – Forest in Transition 20 x 30 inches, framed Acrylic on Canvas SOLD In Muskoka, Cedars grow in abundance. When they age-out and fall to the ground, the remaining stumps continue to decay as they provide nutrients to feed tree saplings that shoot up around them. But before this transition occurs, they create magical structures that stir my imagination. I visualize a kingdom of elfin creatures living within these moss-covered towers of greying wood. The photos I took of these natural architectural wonders served as my inspiration. Share and Enjoy...

3677 – Reflecting Pool #2

3677 – Reflecting Pool #2 14 x 16 inches, Framed Oil on Wood Panel Above Wilson Falls a small area of the Muskoka River pools.At times it offers quiet reflections of the woods around; at others the water churns up as waves enter and return to the river again.This is my second interpretation of the same scene. The original was completed in acrylic. I found oil to be a better medium for bringing out the movement of the water. Share and Enjoy...

3663 – Muskoka Granite Rock Face, Huntsville, Ontario

3663 – Muskoka Granite Rock Face, Huntsville, Ontario 12 x 10 inches, unframed Oil on canvas Outside the previous, University of Waterloo, Environmental Studies building in Huntsville, Ontario, a granite wall stretches high above the structure offering a natural feature beyond the classroom windows. I love the shapes and designs that provide a focus for thoughtful reflection. I painted the wall from inside the building as I viewed it through the classroom window. Share and Enjoy...

3609 – Fiery Fall Foliage

3609 – Fiery Fall Foliage Unframed 9.5 x 12.25 inches Watercolour, Soft Pastel & Ink on watercolour paper Autumn always offers an outstanding display of rich, warm colours at High Falls in Bracebridge Share and Enjoy...