Quonley's

I was up bright and early this morning to take part in

"Local Colour - Art on the Streets"

organized by the Downtown Victoria Business Association.

The theme of the event was; visual artists capturing the

character and vibrancy of Downtown Victoria.

It's usually color that attracts me to a scene and if the scene

has red in it then I'm ready to paint.

This morning on the corner of Fisgard and

Government streets

I saw red and lots of it so, I

set up to paint the Quonley's store.

Quonley's is located next to

the Gate of Harmonious Interest in the heart of Chinatown.

The beautiful and colorful Chinatown district of Victoria

is one of Canada's designated National Historic Sites.

This was one of my

"put your hands in the air like you don't care"

creative experiences having fun and painting while chatting with

friendly locals and tourists.

The folk that stopped to talk left me with many wonderful

comments and when they asked me,

"What would you call this style of yours?",

I told them "Linnyism".

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oil on wood panel

(plein air)

14 x 11

"Quonley's" will be in the

upcoming "Local Colour" art show...details TBA.

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Also, please visit the blog of artist & wordsmith, Carol Schiff.

Carol has kindly mentioned me on her latest posting,

"The Swimming Hole", and I'm in love with her

description of my work.

Thank-you, Carol!!!

Midsummer Dream SOLD

Late this morning I went for

a "the last weekend of summer lake swim"

to the local lake that was the inspiration for this painting.

During the walk in from the road, along the trail to the lake,

the temperature didn't exactly feel like swimming weather,

but the lake water felt beautiful and

I'm grateful to have had one more

swim this summer.

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acrylic on canvas

30 x 36
SOLD
Private Collection
James Bay BC Canada

September Sky - Saxe Point Park SOLD

This one is from an earlier in September

painting adventure to one of my

neighbourhood parks, (Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt).

I'm dazzled, intrigued, and inspired, by

all of the different shades of

gold that we, in this area, are experiencing

in our September early morning skies.
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oil on board

14 x 11

Contact Mercurio Gallery for more information.

SOLD

Summer Evening SOLD

This one is from a week or so ago when

fellow, fellow painter Jeffrey Boron and I enjoyed an

evening visit to High Rock Park.

I set up facing Esquimalt Harbour and painted this little sketch

just as the sun went down.

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oil on wood panel

8 x 10

Contact Mercurio Gallery for more information.

SOLD

Spring Rhythm

I started this painting in July at this year's

Moss Street Paint-In.

The view is looking down Moss Street,

across Dallas Road and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to

the Olympic Mountains of Washington state.

During the month of May both sides Moss Street are lined

with billowy clouds of pink blossoms.

On spring days, such as this one,Victoria-ites

flock to the Dallas Road waterfront

to enjoy the sun, the sights and scents, and the

joyous feel of spring.

(Like a May vacation to Hawaii without having to leave Vancouver Island.)

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acrylic on canvas

20 x 16