This artwork captures a serene memory at a golden sunrise. At anchor in Silva Bay I was overtaken by the tranquility with rippling reflections and the whisper of the morning sea breeze tickling the boughs of the coastal trees. The rocky shoreline with tall, slender trees that leaned in as if welcoming the morning sun. Indeed, a striking silhouette against the sky.
Orca in Transit by Trial Island Lighthouse
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.
Daybreak – Mount Baker
Each day when I rise I look towards the Eastern horizon awaiting the sun to break through the veil of night with its warming rays. I breath in deeply thankful for another day. My Eastern horizon is dominated by Mount Baker and the Coastal Mountains which provide me endless inspiration.
Sail Away
Following a stormy week the skies started to clear and the sea calmed enough to this sailor to head out of the safe harbour for the next destination. As I painted this 24×30 I thought of the old quote “Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”.