Makin' Hay *SOLD*

I painted this one from a photo I took on a plein air

excursion one evening in June just as haying was getting

under way here on Southern Vancouver Island.

It was a magical evening that I hope to do more

paintings of. There is something about the smell of

fresh cut hay that can put me in a memory time machine

geared to the past, rushing by images in my mind

that I identify with that wonderful unmistakable scent.

It never fails to fill me with a sense of warmth and nostalgia.

Not sure if its possible to capture any of

that in a painting...but I'm hoping.

Oil on canvas 11 x 14.

Your comments are always appreciated.

Jeffrey

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"If the air is jam-full of sounds which we tune in with,

why should it not also be full of feels and smells and things

seen through the spirit, drawing particles from us to them

and them to us, like magnets."

(Emily Carr)

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I would like to draw your attention to a new addition on

my Artists Link List...ALVIN RICHARD...an

amazing photorealist painter from

Moncton, New Brunswick.

Check out his wonderful work using the link

to the right!

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This painting has been SOLD to

a collector in Victoria, BC.

Limekiln Cove - Esquimalt Harbour

Painted this morning in a lovely little spot half way

up the NE side of Esquimalt Harbour called

Limekiln Cove. Well known to the early sailors of both

the Spanish and British navy's, hence it's

historical significance.

Wonderful light for painting there this morning.

I think I will try doing a larger painting

of this sometime soon.

Oil on canvas 8 x 6.

Comments welcomed and appreciated!

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"Go for it baby. Life ain't no dress rehearsal!"

(Tallulah Bankhead)

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This painting is avaliable for

$135 CND plus the cost of shipping.

Email me for more details.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

Esquimalt Lagoon

I painted with the "outsiders" on Friday at the

Esquimalt Lagoon. The lagoon is an amazing geological

formation that is fed from a small opening at its one end

that rushes with sea water going in or out depending

on the tide, as well two fresh water streams flow into it.

It is also a significant bird sanctuary

in our area. Due to its shallowness it is a favoured

feeding area for many types of waterfowl and wading birds

like Great Blue Herons, which can often be seen

wading the shallows in large groups.

As several of us painted we were able to watch a

Belted Kingfisher hoover and dive for small fish.

An amazing display of avian acrobatics.

Oil on canvas 8 x 10.

Your comments would be appreciated.

Jeffrey

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"The little things are infinitely

the most important"

(Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

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This painting is available for $250 CDN,

plus shipping and handling.

Please contact me by email

for shipping information.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

Island Reach

This is another in a series of arbutus paintings I

have been working on in the studio.

I'm really having a lot of fun with these pieces, just letting

my imagination conspire with reality and watching the

two mingle and flow on the canvas.

Yikes this might be addictive!

Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30.

Comments always welcome.

Jeffrey

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"The paradox of reality is that

no image is as compelling as the one

which exists only in the mind's eye."

(Shana Alexander)

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If you would like information on acquiring

this painting, please contact me by email.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

July Morning - Ross Bay

Painted today on the beach at Ross Bay. A wonderful

crystal summer morning (UV rating extra high)!

I really tried for quick impressionistic form here and

resisted touching it back at the studio.

Hmmm, not sure if that was wise?

Oil on canvas 6 x 8.

Jeffrey

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"The landscape with its violent,

pure colours dazzled and blinded me.

I was always uncertain..."

(Paul Gauguin)

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This painting can be purchased for

$135 CDN, plus the cost of shipping.

Please contact me by email

for more details.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

Evening at High Oaks

This was painted on a glorious evening the day

after solstice. It was the kind of evening that we dream

about during the winter drearies when summer

seems so far away. This hay field, like many other

neighbouring ones, had been mowed that day and the

scent of freshly cut hay filled the evening air.

Oil on canvas 8 x 10.

I am just now getting this posted as things

continue to be quite hectic around here.

I will be taking part in the "15th Annual Gorge On Art" on

Saturday, July 5th, between 11 am and 4pm.

This annual event takes place along the Gorge Waterway

here in Victoria. Over 45 artist will be set up with their

art along the walkway between Tillicum and Admirals Rd.

You will find me at site #7 at the Admirals Rd.

end of the walkway.

Hope to see you there.

Jeffrey

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"It is impossible for me to make a painting

which has no reference to the powerful environment

in which I live."

(Peter Lanyon)