'Eventide in the Islands'

 
Several years ago I spent a couple of days at the north end

of Thetis Island and it is from some of the photos I took

that this piece was developed.

It was late May and there were spring tides running.

The below zero tides during the day provided amazing

reference photos that I have probably developed into

at least a dozen different paintings.

When we were there it was so quiet that it was almost

eerie. The extreme low tides exposed those unusual

rock formations that the Gulf Islands are known for.

(hmmm perhaps a double-entendre...)

As the evening settled upon us 
you could sense the spirits

that continue to walk these shores.

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'Eventide in the Islands'
oil on wood panel 
18 x 24.
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Your thoughts & comments always appreciated.

Jeffrey