'Juan de Fuca Light'

I was fortunate to be set up ready to go when the light

broke through the dispersing clouds. Transferring the

blinding brilliance of that fast changing light as the patterns

moved across the water I found to

be quite a challenge. However in this instance the

surface of the sea was dark with shimmering light that

allowed for an interesting contrast.

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Oil on wood panel 9 x 12.

Your thoughts & comments are valued.

Jeffrey

'Evening Sky - McNeill Bay'

The waters surrounding these islands and islets have

been the scene of many marine disasters in our

maritime history here on the south Island.

Rough ground that can go from several feet to a hundred

in short order. As well tides that can reach 6-7 knots

make for tricky navigation in the best of conditions, add

in 30 or 40 knots of wind, darkness and

mariners beware.

Fortunately standing as I was on firm ground in late

afternoon sun, painting this piece was not fraught

with such concerns.
=;-))

Wishing you all 'fair winds and following seas'.

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Oil on wood panel 12 x 16.

Your thoughts & comments are always appreciated.

Jeffrey

'Morning Winds - Enterprise Channel'

BC's south coast was battered by another gale from early

morning and through much of today. Some areas registering

wind gusts to 100kmh. Though the winds were not

anywhere near that speed where I painted this morning,

it was too windy to set up outside so I hunkered down,

once again, in the shelter of my vehicle...

Incredibly beautiful skies and sparkling water in a very

fast changing panorama, so make a decision and

paint fast boyo!

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Oil on wood panel 6 x 8.

Your thoughts & comments always appreciated.

Jeffrey