Granville Island House Boats and Yoga

I finally finished this acrylic painting of Granville Island's house boats-- as I saw them when I was riding in the little commuter ferry around Granville Island and English Bay. I started it around the time of the great Yoga debate which was when some wanted to close Burratd St. Bridge for a yoga session. Coincidentally this Session would have been at the same time as National Aboriginal Day. It was cancelled. Given Vanvouver's yoga scene is now more about business, rather than meditation, I had to work that in--12x24 acrylic on canvas

Reflections on Faeder Lake

This is a chalk pastel that I recently had framed for a local art show called Ephemeral. This makes me thinking temporary or momentary things. I thought it'd be perfect for the theme. After all, what's  more ephemeral than a reflection of a road trip stop and bonding time with a toddler? Even the medium fits the theme!

 It's approximately 18 x 13 inches. 

Chilliwack River near Thurston Meadows

This spot has both good and bad memories for my family. During our Easter Long weekend we went camping. This site provided hours of fun with our daughter since we introduced her and friends to gold panning. We returned the next day, and she fell into the water, thankfully where the water was stagnant. She was drenched in super cold water and scared. Now she tells everyone about how her superhero dad saved her when she fell into the river. 

This spot is the perfect spot for quiet reflection. Just don't try standing on the slippery mossy logs like our two year old did!

Homemade Card

Well, I found some old card kits that I won on a scrapbookong cruise (in 2008) in the Caribbean- yes it's true these ultra geek artsy cruises exist. What fun! 

This is for a friend who is expecting her first baby. I had to make something special.

Moroccan Spice Shop

First Painting of 2015--One of my favourite stops in Morocco was the spice store where they sold the best freshest tasting olive oil and wonderful Moroccan Argan oil. The smells and colours were unreal. The shop was set up almost like a turn of the century pharmacy with the shopkeeper behind the counter. But the spices were everywhere. Acrylics on canvas--16x20 approximately 

Another Ballerina for a true dancer!

Another acrylic...tutus are such fun to paint!

Ballerinas for little girls!

Inspired by Degas I did these cheery paintings to hang in a 2 and 3 year olds bedrooms.

16x20 acrylic