In a Garry Oak Meadow

As I stood painting this piece

I couldn't help but be awed by

these marvelous trees.

They have stood the test of time.

Encircled by development and

its accompanying pressures these towering

remnants of a very specialized ecosystem

still evoke the grandeur of nature.

This copse of Garry Oaks, perhaps more

than one hundred years old,

are an amazing testament to

 the resilience of nature. 

I hope these wonderful grandmothers

of the meadow can 

go at least one hundred more... 

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'In a Garry Oak Meadow'

oil on wood panel

11 x 14

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Your thoughts and comments are always valued.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey

'Highrock Snow'

Another one from Highrock Park. I have done others

of this particular spot before plein air.

However this one was painted in the

warmth of my studio.

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Oil on wood panel 12 x 16.

Your thoughts & comments always appreciated.

Jeffrey

'Meadow Memory'

Once a common sight on the south Island and throughout

much of the Gulf Islands, the Western Bluebird

is mostly just a memory. Though a few are sighted

every year it is a rare sight indeed.

Thankfully nest box programs and monitoring are

being started and it is hoped that it

will meet with the same type of success other

programs have had with species like

the Eastern Bluebird, Wood Ducks, Purple Martins and

others elsewhere in Canada & the US.

If you want to be part of the effort and help

bring back the Western Bluebird please check out

The Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team

You can really help.

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Oil on wood panel 10 x 8.

Your thoughts & comments are always welcomed!

Jeffrey

'Winter Evening Oaks'

This piece was painted from a photo taken

after a heavy snowfall two years ago here

in Victoria. Although we don't like to admit it

we do get snow here on the south Island from

time to time. There is snow in our

weekend forecast!

=:-/

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Oil on wood panel 10 x 8.

Your thoughts & comments are always appreciated!

Jeffrey

'Spring Dance',(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Garry oak meadows, Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team, spring

I painted this piece on what turned out to be a very cool

late afternoon a couple of weeks ago. The deal was to get

it done quickly so we allowed ourselves 45 minutes or less.

My main goal was to try and capture the light and colour

patterns that surrounded us at that time and not worry

to much about fine details. I'm pleased with the

results overall, course my desire for more fine details

nags at me a little. Once again the character of these

Garry oaks lead me to title the piece this way.

The Garry oak meadow that I painted in has the first

of the early wildflowers and naturalized invaders in bloom

already which is a bit early this year.

The incredible flush of the native Camas Lily

will not be to far off.

Oil on board 6 x 6.

Comments always welcomed!

Jeffrey

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shipping anywhere in North America.

Email me to arrange your PayPal purchase.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

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'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

jjboronart@shaw.ca

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H&C - Government Street **SOLD**

I painted downtown this morning in part of Victoria's

old town district. This particular building is one of the

beauties of early 20th century architecture that this city is

known for. The Downtown Victoria Business Association

invited local artist to participate in a plein air painting

event 'Local Colour' that will see the artist work in a

group show on a date to be announced sometime in

October. This building has seen many businesses take up

residence over the years, it is now home to a fantastic

hemp and natural fiber clothing store, Hemp & Co.

They also carry tote bags which are being used to

support and promote the work of the

Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team.

These great bags are 100% recycled cotton and

have an imprint of one of two of my paintings on one side

and the GOERT logo on the other. A percentage of each

sale goes directly to help fund GOERT's projects.

Have a look at their website by clicking

on the highlighted name above.

Oil on wood panel 9 x 12.

Your comments and thoughts are always appreciated!

Jeffrey

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