'Morning Ferry'

On a morning such as this it is hard to imagine

the forces that have shaped these island

warriors. The beauty and peacefulness of the

Salish Sea when the morning overcast

mutes the brilliant colour of the sunrise and

softens the sounds of stillness, it can be deceptive.

But for right now standing there on these

volcanic remnants we whisper so we will hear

the chatter of the Oyster Catchers when they rise 

off the Gillinghams and the Kingfisher

when it declares its marine territory

before diving into the sea

for its prey...

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Oil on canvas 
20 x 30.

Your thoughts & comments are always encouraged.

Jeffrey

'View from Hurricane Ridge'

Washington State's Olympic Peninsula and

the Olympic Mountains make up the back drop

of the southern view across the strait from

my studio. They are incredibly beautiful and I have

seen and painted them in all kinds of weather and

light conditions from many locations

 on the water, hill tops and beaches of

southern Vancouver Island.

However until recently had never seen them

up close. Artist Linny D. Vine and I made the

trip in late August this summer and arrived at the

top of Hurricane Ridge on one of the hottest days

of the year. Spectacular really doesn't cover what

awaited us. The mountain wildflowers were at

there fullness in incredibly diverse colours and sizes.

However the scent of pine and wild mountain sage that

drifted in the hot air still lingers in my soul.

Our time seem to pass so very quickly. More trips

are planned for the near future.

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Oil on wood panel 

14 x 11.

Your thoughts & comments always welcomed.

Jeffrey