Mt. Caley

I have worked on the Elaho river as a whitewater raft guide for the past 8 years. Mt. Caley on a clear day is our most visually stunning gem to point out for views. It is a huge volcanic mountain apart of the pacific ring of fire.



As I began painting, I noticed within the clouds a strong bird shape towering over the mountains. While researching about Mt. Caley, I read about the Squamish Nation's meaning behind their name for the mountain. They call it the landing place for the Thunderbird. When I was learning to paint, it was birthed out of a place of spending time with God and seeing where he leads me. I often find myself discovering a deeper understanding (or humour) behind the paintings than what I would comprehend with just my own knowledge.


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36" x 48"
Acrylic on Canvas
2012

Starry Nights

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12" x 36"
Acrylic on canvas
January 2011
SOLD

This painting came from a photograph in Ontario. I really sensed that I needed to let go of a realistic approach on this one, and allow something else to come through. After many spashes and alot of color I saw a day scene turn to night, and my Ojibwe roots began to ease into the lines. It leaves me with an impression of the supernatural in this one.


Photograph December 2010

Duffy Lake

It is finally complete! ...and on the walls of the Zephyr Cafe in Squamish till the end of December. We are currently having a show with a collection of paintings from all the artists at Homebase Studios.


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18" x 72"
Acrylic on canvas
December 2010
SOLD

I stopped to take a photograph of the Duffy Lake with my friend Danielle, as we were heading to the Thompson river for a kayaking trip. On the way home I found out another friend Tyler was missing in the backcountry on a hiking trip and I had to face his death shortly after. Throughout the fall while painting this canvas, I've often thought about how pictures or music remind me of a memory in time. And how this beautiful mysterious scene, echoes to me of eternity. Its a little piece of heaven whispering here on earth...


Photograph August 2010

West Coast Soul is Live!

The new website is up and running, check it out!

www.westcoastsoul.com

In Transition

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Last fall I pushed off the dock at Alta Lake in my kayak and captured the marshlands full of lily pads. And soon a message began to appear. The kind that comes to you in those moments of peace... and reveals itself when there is an openness to take the next step into the unknown.

3- 18" x 48"
Acrylic on canvas
July 2008

Photograph October 2007



Last night we danced the night away at a Silent Auction Fundraiser for a chicken farm in West Ghana. I donated my "In Transition" painting, and in total we raised $1700. Way to go Squamish!



Katrina Bjornson and I pointing to our paintings.

New studio space

I will be moving into a new studio space in Squamish as of November 1st. Come on down for a visit!

www.homebasestudios.ca

Foxy Glove

While working on Ashlu dreamin, a summer storm began to break open in the sky outside my house. This is where Foxy Glove was born. It was the combination of a fresh picked bouquet of wild flowers on my table and dramatic skies that started the visuals.





Little did I know that as this picture grew, it was very close to foretelling a season in my life soon to come upon me. One full of raging winds, scattered seed and an uprooting in my heart.

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24" x 30" x 2.5" deep
Acrylic on canvas
July 2010
SOLD