Off to Bulgaria

NEW WORKS FROM THE STUDIO OF ART BY WENDY

The Dance of the Poppy - 4 x 5 -  $135 unframed

No, I am still here, hard at work in my studio but some of my pictures will be off on an adventure!!  Three of my miniature pictures are on their way to the 4^th International Painting Exhibition in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 2013 – February 2014.

 

Eagle On the Rocks 3.5 x 3.5 - $110 unframed

 It is exciting to think that my pictures “The Dance of the Poppy”, “Eagle on the Rocks” and “Rocky Shoreline” will be showing in new places to entirely new audiences.   I was looking for something different for my pictures and this show looked to fit the bill.  I wanted to present the beauty of the West Coast of Canada and also try and show how watercolour and landscapes can take different forms.  Wish them luck!

Rocky Shores - 5 x 6 - $145 unframed

(Yes, you guessed correctly.  Our adventures on Texada Island are reflected in two of the pictures. I enjoy painting the coastline with the Vancouver Island mountains featured in the distance.  I hope Europeans enjoy the view as well.  )

If you are interested in purchasing these pictures they will not be home again until next spring but I would be happy to paint something similar for you.  It would not be exactly the same as of course it would be personal for just you.

 

 

Reflections and Arbutus Splendor on the West Coast of Canada

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A few more pictures from Texada Island - Yes, I really had fun painting there!!

Reflections, West Coast of Canada - 6.5 x 10 - $230 unframed

What colour is the ocean?  Many colours I found out this summer: deep indigo when the sky is cloudy and threatening, shades of icy blue when the sun is shining and glassy gray when the air is still.  The reflections of the island change the water even more; greens, golds and violets as the sun begins to drop.  Everything seems to glow with colour. 

"Reflections, West Coast Canada" and "Arbutus Splendor, West Coast Canada" are a more southern view from our camp grounds looking over Moat Bay and of course the Coastal Mountains of Vancouver Island in the distance.  We had had several windless days and everyone was out with their kayaks and boats.  There was a large group of seals hanging out at those islands off the point and we often saw a mother taking her baby out for a swim.  I got some great pictures of them resting on the rocks, you just know they will be my next drawing, hopefully by late Sept!

Arbutus Splendor, West Coast of Canada - 6.8 x 8 - $220 unframed

This is a closer view of the shoreline on Dick Island.  There are gorgeous  large arbutus trees hanging out over the water and when the tide is out, it is a beautiful walk way.  Rusty and I spent lots of time wondering around those rocks and along the beach.  He wasn't so happy with the 'water' part though and  stayed on the sand when I walked in the water!

Driftwood Island, Canadian West Coast

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More from our Texada Island Trip

 

Driftwood Island, Canadian West Coast - 2 x 4.8 - $85

 

Have you noticed how the shoreline comes alive when the tide is out?  That is when the shore birds appear, as they begin to look for bits and pieces left behind with the tide.  It is also when the rugged rocks, covered with barnacles, sea-life and muscles begin to emerge.  This little reef usually buried under several feet of water was high and dry and full of life. 

 

We had been out exploring the island when we found an overgrown road leading down to the water.  We followed it until it became a small trail; what a great surprise when we emerged at the water's edge.  Of course I had to paint!!  As I worked away the tide came in and slowly the reef began to disappear.  There was some driftwood on the highest part that was going to be safe for awhile; the tides are low for the next few weeks so unless the winds pick up it should stay high and dry for now.

 

As always all my work is available in cards and prints starting at $3.25 for cards.

 

Have a great day and yes I have more pictures to show you, I just have to get them set up.

 

Back from a Successful Painting Holiday

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This summer we headed up to our favourite spot, Texada Island and the Sunshine Coast, on the West Coast of Canada.  The weather was great, the scenery was fantastic and our little adventures were many. 

Rusty

Yes, our little boater had a good holiday.  As many of you know he had some pretty major surgery in June and we weren't sure how it would turn out.  But he had a good trip and is ready to celebrate his 17th birthday tomorrow, Aug 8.

Steve with his Crab Trap

He had a wonderful time, he loves to get out on the water and play around, crabbing is one of his things.  13 in this trap but only 1 keeper - enough for us to enjoy!

Rusty and I go along for the ride and enjoy the scenery

Me painting - Oh I had a wonderful time painting, drawing and trying new things.  Some things turned out great but I must admit there were a few things that, well let's remember they were an experiment!!  I will share some of my pictures with my next few posts.

Have a great day and enjoy our sunshine.