Grey Whale and Standing One – New Painting! Inspiration: For years, I’ve ridden my bike around Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC and passed by this beautiful ancient landmark recently renamed Slhx̱í7lsh (Squamish language) by the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and Squamish First Nations, meaning ‘Standing Person’ or ‘Standing One’. On this morning, to see a grey whale…
Sometimes an idea for a painting will haunt me for years. This one I’ve had on the back burner since a trip to Spain ten years ago. I knew at the moment I was standing there, it was a moment for me that I’d never forget. A dream realized that the beauty of our…
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.
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…
