Painting in progress – Amalfi Coast
Making some progress on this painting of the Mediterranean on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Can’t wait to go there one day but in the meantime, I’ll dream and paint it.
New Painting – Palms, Acrylic on canvas, 9in x 12in
I’ve been missing the Tropics a bit recently, due to months of grey weather here in Vancouver. Painting this piece gave me a reminder of that sun and warmth with that gentle tropical breeze blowing through the Palm trees.
Happy Earth Day 2017!
Happy Earth Day! Let’s keep doing what we can to protect our beautiful planet no matter how small our intention. It matters. What we do matters. Don’t give up – ever.
‘Timekeeper’ on Linus Galleries Instagram…
Thank you Linus Galleries for posting my ‘Timekeeper’ painting on your Instagram account! 🙂
Dragonheart – drawing from circa 1998/99
I found this drawing in one of my old sketchbooks from back in the late 1990s – early 2000s, read more… circa 1998/99. I was obsessed with the idea of being able to see reflections in water and at the time, was big into writing down my dreams. My technical skills have evolved…
About the painting ‘Gatekeepers’…
The Ocean breathes life. Almost all living, breathing creatures on our planet depend on it, including us. In ancient times, Pelicans and Cormerants were highly respected around the world and were even symbols for Ocean and fishing. Their images were used to adorn pottery, art and even ancient ruins such as Chan Chan in Peru dating back to…
‘Beast’ Art Show at Linus Gallery, California
I’m very excited to share that two of my paintings ‘Gatekeepers’ and ‘Timekeeper’ have been accepted into the Juried International Group Art Show ‘Beast’ at Linus Gallery in Southern California, USA. Confirmed show dates to be announced shortly. I’m so honoured and grateful. Though only my second showing in an international gallery, I feel closer to showing…
We won’t protect what we don’t understand – Part 1
Recently I went to the Vancouver Aquarium. Although I would be the first person to free every single animal from captivity, I strongly believe that we won’t protect what we don’t understand. I find this true on a lot of things but the ocean in particular. When you consider how many people on this planet…
Tropical fish at the Vancouver Aquarium: video clip
Video credit: © Copyright Jackie Bourne 2017. Song credit: LAX by Pink elephant
This is was my first time adding sound to a video. One day I’ll get back underwater in some tropical waters and film the real deal with sound but until then this is fun too.
Seagull in False Creek
This little guy landed right in front of me as I was walking along and begged me to take his photo.