'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

'September Morning-Gillingham Islands'

Not for the first time, I must say that painting

here on the south end of Vancouver Island 

in the wonderful September light

is one of my most treasured 

times of the year.

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Oil on wood panel 9 x 12.

Your thoughts & comments would be appreciated.

Jeffrey

'Spring Weather - Royal Roads'

This spot is not far from my studio 
and it is one I have been meaning to paint 
for quite some time. It is a

rather exposed location which is fine 
except when a sudden 180 wind shift puts you 
right in the teeth of a spring gale -

like right now!! 
Fortunately, I was just putting some

finishing strokes on when I was forced 
to try and get everything on the ground
 before it blew away.
 I did manage to get that done except for my tripod 
which, of course, blew over and fell 
catching my grounded palette and putting

my brushes and several other pieces of equipment 
firmly into the gobs of paint...

=:-p

Ah the joy and excitement 
of painting en plein air!

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Oil on wood panel
9 x 12.

Thoughts & comments always appreciated.

Jeffrey