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

'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

'Garry Oaks & Snow'

Another snow scene, this one a variation of a scene

I have painted before, can you recognize it?

This is the largest format that I have used so far

for this scene...

I love the rhythm that happens when I'm painting

snow and I often look to my snow paintings

when trying to get that flow of rhythm

in other types of landscapes I paint.

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Oil on canvas 16 x 20.

Your thoughts & comments are always

greatly appreciated!

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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jjboronart@shaw.ca

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Autumn Light

I painted this from a photograph I took while out painting
a couple of weeks ago. Another of the remnant pockets
of Garry Oak meadow here on the South Island. This one is
a wonderful little park in Esquimalt. I plan to do many
more paintings in this amazing little spot.
Oil on board 6 x 8.
Comments always welcomed.
Jeffrey

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plus the cost of shipping (usually $5 to $10).
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jjboronart@shaw.ca

Among the Oaks

I always get a feeling of gentleness and calm when

walking in a Garry oak meadow.

This painting depicts what was once a common part of

Victoria's ecosystem. In spring among the oaks are carpets of Camas Lily

and in some areas Shooting Stars. Those remnant

pieces of meadow that remain hold a special magic and their

spirit can still be felt when you walk there.

Oil on canvas 12 x 16.

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)