Trial Island Lighthouse is situated in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Victoria, British Columbia. I love painting lighthouses as they necessarily stand out in the natural environment. As I sailed past in the light breeze, a pod of orcas transited past my boat.
This painting serves as a attempt to capture the majesty and tranquility of both the snow-covered peaks and the contrast between the vibrant greens on the rocky outcrop and the cool blues of the ocean. Harmony and interconnectedness were themes that guided my brush.
At time of writing, this piece is available for purchase here.
Image Credits
All Images Are © Peter Van Giesen
Peter Van Giesen Artist Bio
Peter N. Van Giesen grew up in Ontario and completed university degrees in Psychology & Religion in British Columbia where he currently resides. Inspired by “The Eternal Aura of Nature”, for him, the act of creating art is “a mystical process, a spiritual work…”
Van Giesen describes his painting style as one that hovers between representation, impressionism with a dash of abstract. “I attempt to reach into the fabric of the world exploring the dynamics of tension and elasticity. I create images based on the interplay between darkness and light, the interconnected aura of the natural world.”
Peter was recently featured at Art Tour International
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