Victoria Rainy Day Scenes, acrylic on canvas

Government Street, acrylic on canvas, 80x100cm

 I painted this pair of studio paintings for the LOOK Show at the Bay Center. I was inspired by the reflections bouncing around the wet street. I love Victoria and will start a series on the beautiful street scenes.

Broughton Street, acrylic on canvas, 24x30in

Flower Shop

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I've been wanting to paint this little shop for a couple of years. Frankly, I felt a little shy to stand on this busy corner an paint solo. Now that the ice is broken I will do it again. 

Portraits of Me

Portrait by Shirley Styles

Portrait by Mike Leavy

Here are two portraits of me by two Victoria artists. Every Tuesday during the winter artists gather at Goward House in Victoria to paint portraits. The model gets to keep a painting. I sat twice in recent  months. Here are my favorites.

Victoria Beach, 8x10, oil on canvas

Sold-Sarnia Ontario

Recognize this beach? It's Holland Point looking towards Fonyo Beach. Just at the bottom of the stairs. Every passing dog came over to see if I had any lunch to share.
Another grey day. This is on a mid grey ground. Limited palette cad yellow, burnt sienna, and ultramarine blue, plus lead white and ivory black.

Dallas Road Scene, oil on panel, 6x6in

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It was a very windy day and the only shelter I could find was this spot. The whitewashed wall was a good windbreak.

Michell's Farm oil on canvas, 8x10

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It was reining this morning but the vista was nice out at Michell's farm. The fields were flooded and filled the grooves.

Blue Bridge, oil, 6x6in

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I`ve been wanting to paint the Blue Bridge for some time. This morning was gray and spitting rain and I just didn`t feel inspired. Just the same I decided to try the blue bridge against all the gray.