'Burgoyne Hayfield'

I spent three days last week on Saltspring Island.

The plan was for lots of painting and some downtime...

due to the crappy weather we had lots of one and

only a bit of the other. This painting was done

one afternoon when the weather cooperated nicely.

It is a beautiful spot and the whole time the

the sky was busy with three types of swallows

swooping through the air gorging on insects.

Those of you that are in my generation will

remember when hearing frogs near almost any body of

fresh water was pretty much common place.

Sadly it is all to often now more common not to hear

or see them. One of the most awesome things about

where we stay when on Saltspring are the nightly

serenades of the tree frogs that live along the

lake shore there! When conditions are right they

are still singing during the day as well.

Oil on wood panel 6 x 8.

Your thoughts and comments are always hoped for!

Jeffrey

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This painting is available for $150 with free

shipping throughout North America.

Please email me to arrange your PayPal purchase.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

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)

Yellow Iris (SOLD)

The lake where we stay on Saltspring has

a marshy shoreline that is wonderful for attracting

birds, many of whom nest among the

grasses and rushes. It also provides

habitat for tree frogs to lay their eggs.

In spring the chorus of hopeful tree frogs

fills the night time air around the lake

and is a wonderfully soothing sound

to fall asleep with.

Although they are an invasive plant,

the Yellow Iris makes a stunning

sight in the lakes marshy verges and

a challenging subject for plein air painting.

Oil on canvas 8 x 6.

Comments are always welcomed.

Jeffrey

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"I'm enjoying the most perfect tranquillity, free

from all worries, and in consequence would like

to stay this way forever, in a peaceful

corner of the countryside."

(Claude Monet)

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SOLD