I frame my paintings in 2 different ways.
The first way is a more traditional way with mat & glass.
The second way is without mat & glass. With this method I have to wax the painting to protect it from light and water. It is then adhered to a board and put in a floating frame.
Both frames come in white and wood colour. (the wood frame is more expensive)
I am more than happy to help you choose the right frame for you.
Blue Rhythms is a painting that I did on the Escarpment this winter. These snow patterns are like a quilt to me. My mom made beautiful quilts and this snow pattern reminds me of her blue and white fabrics. I had fun with the patterns on the trees and the heavy snow piles on the branches. The snow is so soft and fluffy. I really love winter!
Intense Blue was painted after I did a hike up the Blue Mountains in January 2021. I knew what I was looking for, and I had to get up there before the shadows disappeared. My daughter and I basically ran up the mountain to get to this specific spot: the rocks on the escarpment. I wanted to capture the intense blue shadows with flickering white light bouncing off the shapes. We made it just in time! I love the way the light and dark shapes interact with each other in a playful manner.
May 1, 2020 I was supposed to take a ferry to Salt Spring Island to meet with my oldest daughter. Covid-19 arrived and our trip was put on hold. I always really look forward to having my time with Emily and also to gather inspiration for new artwork. In 2017 we went to the Sunshine Coast and spent a week hiking and exploring by kayak. The painting here (SEAL ISLAND) was done on that trip. On the shore of the left island were 15 seals of all shapes and sizes, an amazing sight to be seen. I always seem to be emotionally charged after these brief but wonderful adventures and the paintings that follow, are often filled with that same emotion.
