01 March, 2025 0 comments Leave a comment

I have been painting Canadian wilderness landscapes since the 1980's and and find their quiet magic to be infinitely inspiring.

This country holds profound beauty in all its regions and seasons, and I am immensely grateful to live here.

This winter, I have started a new painting series called Northern Journeys, focusing on misty northern lake scenes and that icon of the Canadian wilderness - the canoe.

Pictured above is one of the new pieces, Whispers of the North, varnished watercolour on 8 x 8 inch panel.

This series evokes a sense of discovery and that feeling for which we all yearn: a soul-deep connection with the natural world.

Shown here is Mystic Shoreline, varnished watercolour on 11 x 14 inch panel.

These paintings hint at the scent of pines on the breeze and the sound of water gently lapping rocky shores.

The new scenes convey that sense of excited anticipation that accompanies any journey to explore new horizons.

Pictured here is Lakeside Refuge, varnished watercolour on 10 x 10 inch panel.

We wonder what astonishing vistas will be revealed when the mist evaporates.

Which bird, fish, or animal will we encounter beyond that next point of land?

Pictured here is Adventures in Solitude, varnished watercolour on 24 x 12 inch panel.

During our exploration of these sacred places, whether in person or in our imaginations, we find peace and space to breathe. I hope my paintings remind you of the beauty that surrounds us, waiting to be explored.

Each of these paintings began in my sketchbook as a tiny concept drawing, such as those shown here.

I am most grateful to my friend Averill Ambrose, who graciously allowed me access to her canoe trip photos, providing valuable details for the watercraft depicted in my artwork.

For purchase inquiries or more details about these new paintings, including framed views, click on each image pictured above or visit my Available Paintings online gallery.

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