Saltspring Pasture

Another sketch from my Saltspring Island sojourn.

In this piece I tried to capture that bright sunlight that

flashed up the field contrasted with the dappled shade

of this century's old maple, (the challenge may have

been out of my league =;-)).

Oil on wood panel 9 x 12.

Comments always welcomed!

Jeffrey

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"Use what talents you possess:

the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there

except those that sang best."

(Henri-Frederic Amiel)

Waters Edge Willow

Spent a wonderful few days on Saltspring Island

a couple of weeks ago. This native willow stands

at the waters edge beside a little beach on

the lake we stay at. The lake swimming weather was

the best we have ever had here at the end of May.

The nightly serenade of tree frogs and star filled

night skies and excellent fishing made for a

very relaxing time. This piece was painted

plein air one hot afternoon.

Oil on wood panel.

12 x 9.

Your comments are always appreciated!

Jeffrey

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"He enjoys true leisure

who has time to improve his soul's estate"

(Henry David Thoreau)

Island Shore

The tidal shoreline with its many intricate patterns

provides endless opportunities for painting.

It is always changing, tides, wind, light all

combine to provide a different image but at the same

time holding on to something recognizable.

This one was done from a photo I took when

visiting Saltspring Island recently.

Acrylic on canvas 30 x 36.

Your comments are always welcomed.

Jeffrey

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"Oh I do want that thing, that oneness of movement

that will catch the thing up into one

movement and sing - harmony of life."

(Emily Carr)