'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

'Highrock Solstice'

On Winter's Eve afternoon I painted in a

favourite spot not far from the studio.

It felt good being out painting on that crisp

day as I welcomed the return of the light

and marveled once again at the

natural beauty so close to home.
Two Flickers spent some time observing
my progress sitting just above me
in a young Garry Oak.

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Oil on wood panel 8 x 10.

Your thoughts & comments are valued.

Jeffrey

'Towhee'

One day last winter while looking for a

sheltered place amongst the trees to

do some plein air painting, I was able to

get a photo of this Rufous-sided Towhee.

I watched as he hunted along the

luxuriously moss covered Garry oak limb.

Nature can provided some startling colour

even on a gray winters day.

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Oil on board 6 x 6.

Your thoughts & comments always appreciated.

Jeffrey

'Oaks & Snow'

Well this is quite different... =;-))

This is one of the paintings that will be in my

upcoming show here in Victoria in early Dec.

I hope to do about four in this series

featuring snow covered Garry oak meadows.

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Oil on wood panel 8 x 10.

Thoughts & comments always appreciated!

Jeffrey

'Highrock Blooms',(Canadian west coast Impressionism, G.O.E.R.T., plein air oil painting of southern Vancouver Island)

Happy Earth Day Everyone!

I went up to Highrock for a paint after lunch today and

I'm glad I did. The park is spectacular right now with

the Garry oaks and the Camas in full bloom.

It was quite windy making me grab for

my easel a few times, just in time!

Oil on wood panel 11 x 14.

Thoughts and comments always welcomed!

Jeffrey

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"The best and most beautiful things in the

world cannot be seen or even touched;

They must be felt with the heart."

(Helen Keller)

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purchasing this painting.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

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'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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If you like trees and want to support efforts to

protect and save the fragile ecosystems they live

in please click on the link below.

Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team

'Highrock View' **SOLD**(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Garry oaks, Highrock Park, Esquimalt BC)

I got out for a couple hours about a week ago to paint this.

It's one of my favourite spots up on Highrock and I have

done several paintings in this area of the park. Wonderful

rock formations and distant views it also is a great spot

for birding. The mosses are really starting to

flourish now with the cool wet weather.

Oil on wood panel 6 x 8.

Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated.

Jeffrey

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Woodwynn Grandmothers

A group of outsiders where invited to paint at the

historic Woodwynn Farm a couple of weeks ago.

I couldn't resist these two ancient Garry oaks and

the hay fields around them.

These two sisters would have been large mature

trees before contact in this region and have

witnessed much. You can feel their

life force vibrations when you are near to them.

Oil on wood panel 12 x 9.

Comments are always appreciated and encouraged.

Jeffrey

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Spring in the Oaks

In these very difficult times it can be extremely

challenging for many of us to keep a positive

outlook. Keep in mind that all this negative

energy that surrounds us at this moment will

pass, it will be very painful for many of us,

but it will at some point in the future be a

bad memory. As they say in the song,

"nothin' stays wrong for long..."

On the other hand spring will come just as

it always does the air will warm, you will feel the

suns warmth on your face, in many places

wild flowers will once again bloom, trees will

blossom and if we take the time to notice,

this miracle can fill our hearts with joy.

When things get tough take the time to find

a quite place with a large tree, lean your back

against its trunk and close your eyes, let the

strumming of its life force vibrate your soul

and calm your spirit.

Oil on canvas 14 x11.

Your comments are always appreciated.

Jeffrey

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This painting is available for $635 CAN,

plus the cost of shipping.

You can arrange your purchase by emailing me.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

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"Nature which governs the whole will soon change

all things which you see,

and out of their substance will make other things

and again other things...

in order that the world may be ever new."

(Marcus Aurelius)

Highrock #12

A break in the weather yesterday afternoon saw me

back at Highrock Park. I've become fascinated

with the undulating surface of the moss covered rock

interspersed with the native firs and Garry oaks.

Our relatively mild wet winter weather makes

for perfect moss growing conditions and right

now the moss at Highrock is flourishing.

Oil on board 11 x 14.

Your comments are always appreciated.

Jeffrey

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This painting is available for $635 CAN,

plus the cost of shipping.

Email me to arrange your purchase using PayPal.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

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I would like to draw every one's attention to a new

on-line gallery that I have joined that has

a decidedly green focus.

Please check it out.

The Green Palette

Winter Morning-Beacon Hill

Another example of Victoria's historic

Beacon Hill parks garry oak ecosystem under a

blanket of snow. This area was once a major food

gathering area for the first peoples of our

region. It is a wonderful thing that it has been saved

from further development for all to enjoy.

When ever I walk among these trees I can't

help but imagine what it must have looked like

here before contact and all that followed.

Oil on board 8 x 10.

Comments always welcomed.

Jeffrey

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This painting is available for $220 CAN,

plus the cost of shipping.

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High Rock Oak

I painted this piece last week on a crisp clear morning

up on Highrock Park. I was there with three

other artists who are plein air enthusiasts.

It is always amazing to see what everyone comes

up with after a couple hours of painting.

Oil on board 6 x 6.

Your comments are always welcomed.

Jeffrey

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This painting is available for $100 CAN,

plus the cost of shipping.

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Work Point Oak

I was out with our group of "Outsiders" again

yesterday, plein aire painters that is.

The weather cooperated wonderfully and some grand

paintings were produced.

We painted at Work Point again as it is such a beautiful

spot and last weeks weather was somewhat

challenging. I think there is still some sleet

embedded in my canvas. =;-))

Oil on canvas 10 x 8.

Your comments are always appreciated.

Jeffrey

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"A landscape clean and crisp in form and colour,

rich in inspiration is all that an artist

could wish for, begging to be used

and full of inherent possibilities..."

(Frank Carmichael)

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This painting can be purchased for $250 CDN

plus shipping and handling.

Please email me for details.

jjboronart@shaw.ca