Plein air sketch done on location across from the Fulford ferry terminal. This one was painted during a plein air retreat in Salt Spring Island. September 2025.
During another walk in the woods with Pika, in the late afternoon, we came upon this stand of trees. A thicker one with a bunch of thin ones. It will need some time to dry as it's fresh. It should good to go in early February 2026.
An overcast day on Canyon Creek in Nicholson, BC. The snow was starting to fall and it felt fresh outside. We went for a short walk along the water to capture the moment. This piece will be framed in a custom floater frame (photo to come). It's still drying. It should be ready to go at the end of January 2026.
Another frequent visitor to our backyard bird feeders. The sides are painted cerulean blue. Will be available once dry around end of January.
Commission
The reference was taken in Lake Louise behind the shopping complex. Pika and I were going for a short walk on a quick stop while en route to Golden. This piece will be available once dry approximately at the end of January.
The apples from the trees in my yard were extra big this year after all the rain this summer. This piece was painted in my home studio. The painting is framed and ready to hang. Dimensions with the frame: 12"x14"
During a late afternoon run along the river, I turned around to get back to Mike & Pika and saw this scene. This spot is just north of the train bridge. Just finished this piece. It will be ready early February 2026 Borders are painted, no frame required.
Still life of things in my house.
Plein air sketch in my backyard.
Plein air sketch done on location north of Calgary. We were looking to paint some canola fields, but it was too late in the season. We found this old dilapidated barn by luck at the end of a random road.
Still life of some sunflowers I had in my house
Daily visitor to my backyard's bird feeders
A pair of crows were nesting in my yard and followed me around. Watching where I was going and what I was doing.
Commission. 16"x20". Framed in a custom floater frame (not shown)
The Copse of trees down the hill from my house.
This barn was an historic building at Ruckle Provincial Park on Salt Spring Island. The photo was taken during a plein air painting retreat in September 2025. I ran out of time and wasn't able to paint this on site. This piece was sold framed in a custom floater frame (not shown)
Copse of trees that we pass by daily with Pika on our dog walks.
The reference photo was taken behind the village of Lake Louise shopping complex while taking Pika on a short walk. We had stopped for a moment to go to Laggan's for some lunch on our way to Golden, BC. This piece was framed in a custom floater frame.
A pair of crows were nesting on my property and were following me around the yard.
In the summer of 2024, we hiked along Mummery creek in hopes to get views of the glacier. The forest fires in BC we're starting to increase and the smoke was making for some interesting perspectives. This is in the Blaeberry area, near Golden, BC. We weren't able to cross the creek as the bridge was washed up. This piece was sold in a custom floater frame made in my garage.
Still life. Framed.
The clouds were building up during a dog walk with Pika at Nosehill Park in Calgary.
During a bike packing trip in the Invermere, BC area in early summer 2025, I notice this little tree doing the best it could.
Plein air sketch. Painted on location on Salt Spring Island in September 2025. Framed.
A quick hike between the rain along the Elbow River in Kananaskis Country. It had been raining all week and we just wanted to bring Pika the black Lab on an adventure. We had a short window, but we manage to go out. Pika wanted to make friends with a black bear, but we said no. This piece is framed with a custom-made floater frame (made in my garage).
A hike to Gorman Lake with my dog Pika (near Golden. BC) The colours were absolutely brilliant. This piece comes with a custom-made cedar floater frame. The frame was built in my garage.
We had hiked to Gorman Lake near Golden, BC and the return trip, the view of the spires were awe inspiring. This spot was just before the scree field.
A late fall hike with Mike & Pika in the Golden area. The roads were muddy, the sun was setting. I was convinced we were going to get the truck stuck in the mud. We didn't. This piece will be available once dry. It takes approximately 3-4 weeks. It should be dry at the end of December 2025. Can be purchased earlier if sold locally and shipping not needed. Borders are painted. No need for a frame. Ready to hang.
After spending a week on Salt Spring Island plein air painting, this location was photographed on the ferry ride back to the mainland. Oil on panel. Painted in studio. Framed in custom floater frame (not shown)
While exploring Kananaskis country for future plein air painting locations, we came across this mountain trail crowned with autumn colours. The plan was to come back and paint it on site, but then the weather changed and made the outing impractical. Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas.
While driving to go hiking with our dog Pika to Gorman Lake near Golden BC, we happened across this mountain stream in high flow. Tucked deep in the forest, it's a scene rarely visited by people. Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. Painted in studio.
A quick hike between rainstorms near Elbow falls in Kananaskis Country with our dog Pika lead us to this tree. Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas.
