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)

Spring-Mount Tolmie

That wonderful time of spring wild flowers always

seems to pass so quickly and once again

they have gone to seed in preparation for next years

crop of dancing colour. I was fortunate this year

to have made it out to paint en plein air

several times during the spring showing.

This is a larger version of a painting I did a

couple of weeks ago and will be one of my new works

for an upcoming show at the Morris Gallery here

in Victoria. It is a group show featuring five

of the gallery artists...

myself, Linny D. Vine, D. F. Gray, Joanne Thomson

and Keith Hiscock.

Opening reception is on Thurs. June 19th, from

7 - 9pm. You can get more details on my website.

If you are in the area please come and join us.

Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30.

Your comments are always welcomed.

Jeffrey

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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)

Cattle Point Camas

Our plein aire gang was out to Cattle Point this morning,

the camas lily's are in bloom as are other wildflowers.

I had my heart set on a lovely warm sunny day and

didn't allow the reality of clouds and

light showers to change that.

It is a wonderful spot for painting

and I will return for another go soon!

Oil on canvas 8 x 10.

Your comments are always welcome!

Jeffrey

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"Reality can be beaten with enough imagination"

(Anonymous)

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This painting can be purchased for $250 CDN,

plus shipping and handling.

Email me for further details.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

Lupins & Poppies

There is something special about wildflowers.

The way they grow wild and free, often in surprising places.

I really enjoy painting wildflowers as the main

subject in a landscape.

This one is an oil on canvas 20 x 16.

Jeffrey

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"One of the main reasons I paint is because I think

nature is so wonderful. I want to try to get my feelings

down on canvas, if possible."

(E J Hughes)