Impressionistic & Whimsical

3750 – Autumn Apparition: Embrace

3750 – Autumn Apparition: Embrace Acrylic Skins on Canvas 40 x 30 inches, Framed SOLD My love of trees is evident in many of my paintings, so it was no surprise when one in a friend’s garden provided inspiration for Autumn Apparition. The tree has two intertwined trunks so when viewed at a certain angle one tree appears to hold the other in an embrace. Using the tree as my starting point, I decided on a fall scene filled with warm colours reflecting love and affection. Then the idea came to add in the silhouette of a couple who had spent time in the forest, leaving behind their energy. To create the trees in...

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...

3648 – Firmly Rooted – Gathering of Elders

3648 – Firmly Rooted – Gathering of Elders 24 x 24 inches, Framed Chinese Ink on paper A gathering of large mature trees reminded me of a meeting of elders. What do you suppose they are discussing? Perhaps how we treat them? Share and Enjoy...

3647 – Firmly Rooted – Watchman

3647 – Firmly Rooted – Watchman 11 x 15 inches, Framed Chinese Ink on paper I discovered this tree on a trail in Algonquin Park. It appeared to me like a watchman standing guard over the forest trail, ready to descend the hill if danger threatened. Share and Enjoy...