509 Holland Point

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The lighting changed so dramatically throughout the painting of this little plein air. Initially it seemed like it was going to rain. It was even rather cool. But half way through the painting the sun came out and it turned out to be a scorcher. This is Holland Point and across the water is Port Angeles. 

501 Lavender Fields

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I painted today at Victoria Lavender Farm in North Saanich.  A fragrant and beautiful oasis. Here's my painting and a photo of my set-up. 

483 Government House Scene

I painted out at the grounds of Government House this foggy and wet morning. The flowers were brilliant though and the sun peeked through for a few minutes.

474 The Rock at Gonzales Beach

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I did today's painting at Gonzales Beach. This giant bolder seems so out of place on this beach. No budging it though.

473 The Bridge

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It was quite windy out at the Esquimalt Lagoon this morning. I thought it would be less windy by the bridge....nope.  I felt inspired by the criss-cross dark and light pattern.

466 Oak Bay Marina

I did today's painting at Oak Bay Marina. I was a little intimidated by all the boats but think this painting works because of the suggestion of more and more boats in the background without putting in too much detail. 

464 Anderson Hill

It was a very windy morning but the sun came out half way through the painting. This is Anderson Hill. Those are stun=ted oak trees. The island is Trial Island. I left out the four antennae on the island as I felt they would add nothing to the painting. 

Olympics, oil on panel, 6x6in

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The sky was dynamic this morning and I had to paint fast to capture it. That's the Olympic mountain range across the water.

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Winter Morning, Victoria Scene, acrylic on , 8x10

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I did it! I broke up the horizontal line running through the foreground. I also kicked up the value contrasts and warmed up the white reflections on the water. I really like silhouette and back lighting.