'Water Lover' oil on canvas 24 x 30

Thursday, February 25, 2010

'Golden Crowned' **SOLD**

Not as common in my area as other sparrows, they
are certainly one of the most striking sparrows to see.
We generally see them during migration and in winter.
Oil on board 6 x 6.
Thoughts and comments always appreciated!
Jeffrey
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SOLD
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protect and save the fragile ecosystems they live
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Sunday, February 21, 2010

'Botany Bay Magic' **SOLD**

Canadian west coast Impressionism, Port Renfrew BC, Botanical Beach oil painting

I painted at Botany Bay on Saturday which is part of
Botanical Beach park just outside the west coast town
of Port Renfrew. From here the open Pacific can be seen,
the entrance to the strait Juan de Fuca and Washington's
Cape Flattery. Although the day could not have been
better, with clear sunny skies and shirtsleeve temperatures
out of the wind, the power of the Pacific was quite evident
when the huge swells rolled in and broke roaring on to the
jagged shale shoreline. An incredible magical day.
A return trip is in the works!
Oil on wood panel 9 x 12.
Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated.
Jeffrey
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SOLD
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Monday, February 15, 2010

'South of Sombrio', **SOLD**

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, French Beach, Sombrio Beach, paintings of Vancouver Island)

This is one of the larger pieces I have been
working on lately. Another view of French Beach which
is one of the several well known beaches that line
the coast of Vancouver Island northwest of Victoria.
One of the things that make a stone or pebble beach so
wonderful is the almost musical rattle and
clatter that happens as the waves recede from
the beach causing the stones to roll and tumble hitting
against one another. As well, you don't get
any sand in your shoes!! =;-))
(My apologies for the quality of this photo. I will try
again when this one is drier.)
Oil on canvas
30 x 40.
Your thoughts and comments always appreciated!
Jeffrey
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SOLD

Monday, February 1, 2010

'West Coast Wanderer',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, French Beach oil painting, rain forest, Victoria BC)

Canada's west coast with it's mountainous rain forest
terrain and the logging and storms that take place here
have produced many floating giants over the years.
Those logs and uprooted trees that find their way into the
sea are carried by wind and tide back and fourth along
the shoreline, some traveling for years and miles until
firmly beached or becoming so water logged
that they eventually sink.
The majestic cedar in this piece was washed into the sea
roots and all and finally came to rest on French Beach
about 60 km west of Victoria, from where
she came no one knows.
Oil on canvas 12 x 16.
Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated!
Jeffrey
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Please email me for information about acquiring
this painting.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010

'First Light-Oak Bay',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Oak Bay, southern Vancouver Island, oil painting)

This is my second go at this painting. It was
developed from a smaller plein air piece last
spring. However I was never quite happy with
how it turned out. Well today I put it up on my easel
and tried to figure out what it needed and
I think I may have done it this time.
Course who knows what I may think in
couple of days or weeks or...hmmm!
Oil on linen 18 x 14.
Your thoughts and comments are always welcomed!
Jeffrey
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Please email me if you would like information
on purchasing this painting.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

'November Sky',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, fall skies, Swan Lake, Victoria BC, oil painting)

More clouds again everyone!
=;-))
I'm also trying to keep the foreground quite simple
and loose but interesting.
Oil on canvas 8 x 10.
Your thoughts and comments are hoped for!
Jeffrey
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This painting is available for $350 with free shipping
anywhere in North America.
Please email me to arrange your purchase.
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Monday, January 25, 2010

'September Memory',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, September light, southern Vancouver Island)

I used a small painting I did a while ago as a reference for
this piece. Another in my September light series
that I am continuing to develop.
Oil on canvas 24 x 24.
Your thoughts and comments are welcomed.
Jeffrey
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Saturday, January 23, 2010

'After the Storm',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, surfing Jordan River, French Beach, Vancouver Island)

Our area had a number of wind and rain storms
over several days recently. Once the weather
settled down I made a short trip to Jordan River.
This is a well known surfing area about 70km
north of Victoria along the west side of the
island. There were some surfers out on the waves,
(no I wasn't one of them),
however that wasn't the reason I was there.
I took quite a few reference photo's of the waves
breaking on the beach but due to the strong
winds in that spot we backtracked to
the somewhat protected French Beach
set up our easels and got to it.
It was getting almost dark by the time
we packed up, but what a wonderful spot.
Oil on wood panel 11 x 14.
Your thoughts and comments are welcomed!
Jeffrey
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about buying this painting.
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Friday, January 15, 2010

'Autumn Gold',**SOLD**

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, autumn skies, fall colour)

As I have mentioned before I really love painting clouds
and this studio piece was no exception.
Partly photo reference and part memory/imagination
I tried to capture that wonder and magic of
early evening in the late fall.

'Autumn Gold'
Oil on canvas 
8 x 10
Thoughts and comments always appreciated!
Jeffrey
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SOLD
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

'Highrock Contours" *SOLD*

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Highrock Park, Esquimalt BC, Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team)


I was able to get out for a quick paint last Sunday at
Highrock park once again. As you can see we had a very
cool cloudy day, something I find very challenging to paint.
The lovely rounded rock contours covered with a coat of
winter moss and the dancing Garry oaks
grabbed my attention this day.
Oil on wood panel 6 x 8.
Your thoughts and comments are most welcomed!
Jeffrey
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SOLD
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Sunday, January 10, 2010

'Winter Walk',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, winter, snow, southern Vancouver Island)

Winter on southern Vancouver Island often
happens without snow, (seldom without lots of
rain), but we do get real winter
from time to time. When that happens I do
my best to re-supply my 'winter' reference
photo library. This piece was painted using a
photo I took after a January snow
storm back in 2007.
Oil on canvas 16 x 20.
Your thoughts and comments are appreciated!
Jeffrey
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If you would like information about acquiring
this painting, please email me.
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Friday, January 8, 2010

'Winter Mallards',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, mallards, winter marsh)

Waterfowl are adaptable and hardy and seem to quite enjoy
those areas of ice cold weather can create. Nothing can
out do the colour of sunlit Mallard drakes on a crisp
winter afternoon. Truly one of natures
most colourful visual delights.
Oil on wood panel 6 x 8.
Your thoughts and comments are always welcomed!
Jeffrey
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This painting is available for $150 with free
shipping anywhere in North America.
Please email me and I will arrange your PayPal purchase.
jjboronart@shaw.ca
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

'Fishin' not Wishin', **SOLD**

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Belted Kingfisher, bird watching)

Amazing birds to observe doing their thing the
Belted Kingfisher is also a strikingly beautiful bird.
Equally at home in ponds and lakes they are also very
comfortable fishing in the ocean shoreline. Here on
Vancouver Island I get to watch them in both
salt and freshwater environments.
Oil on wood panel 6 x 6.
Your thoughts and comments are hoped for!
Jeffrey
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SOLD
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

'Over the Edge',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Mount Maxwell, Saltspring Island, Turkey Vultures)

I spent a late afternoon painting up on Mount
Maxwell last September and took the reference
photo for this piece at that time. It was
such a magical early evening and quite thrilling
as we looked down on soaring Turkey vultures
and ravens while painting and photographing
the spectacular view. As I painted this the
memory of stillness, the lovely scent of
pine and the raven talk made me long
for a return trip sometime!
Oil on canvas 16 x 12.
Thoughts and comments always appreciated!
Jeffrey
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If you would like information on purchasing
this painting please email me.
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Thursday, December 31, 2009

'Winter Moss-Highrock' *SOLD*

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Highrock Park, Esquimalt BC, plein air oil painting)

I have not be able to get out for a paint for some time
but managed to make it up to Highrock last Sunday
with my painting pal Linny D. Vine. I stopped at a spot
I often go by and wonder about painting but never have.
It was warm in the sun and the sheltered location for
most of our paint out but it didn't take us long to
return to the vehicle when the time was up.
Oil on wood panel 6 x 8.
Your thoughts and comments are welcomed!
Jeffrey
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Wishing you a very
Happy New Year!
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SOLD
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Monday, December 28, 2009

'September Gold',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Victoria BC, light of September)

More September light as I continue to develop this
series. This was painted using a previous smaller piece
'September Glow' as a reference. I'm not sure where this
series will end or end up.
For now I will just let it happen.
Oil on canvas 30 x 36.
Your thoughts and comments are always welcomed!
Jeffrey
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Please email me for information on acquiring this piece.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

'Winter Solstice' **SOLD**


Happy Solstice everyone!
As we move once again toward the light, I would like to
wish you all the very best of the season and a
wonderful New Year!
Thank you for all your support, encouragement
and friendship you have given me as I moved forward on
my artistic journey. Because of you it is
a much gentler ride!
Oil on board 6x 6.
Jeffrey
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SOLD
to a collector in Wisconsin USA

Friday, December 18, 2009

'September Shadows',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, southern Vancouver Island, September light)

More of that wonderful September light with this piece.
It seems so long ago that we enjoyed that special
light that comes here on the South Island in the
warmth of early fall. I'm enjoying painting this series so
much I plan to try some large ones next.
Oil on canvas 16 x 20.
Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated!
Jeffrey
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purchasing this painting.
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Monday, December 14, 2009

'December Sky',

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Swan Lake, Victoria, BC)

Another one in my December Swan Lake series. I tried
to capture a sense of movement with this piece as well the
late season colour in the upland areas of the park.
Oil on canvas 16 x 20.
Your thoughts and comments are always welcomed!
Jeffrey
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Please email me for purchasing information.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

'Summer Trails', *SOLD*

(Canadian west coast Impressionism, dragonflies, soul syrup, trail shadows)

Hot summer sun casting shadows on the trail
ahead is but a dream right now but one of
those 'happy places' one can return to when
we close our eyes and remember the scent of
soul syrup and the flight of dragonflies.
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'Summer Trails'
Oil on wood panel 11 x 14.
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Your thoughts and comments are always
a welcomed addition!
Jeffrey
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SOLD