Sneak Peek: fresh new perspectives for 2025

Dimensions: 48 x 24 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: The colors of the night sky, with twinkling stars, constellations and the Milky Way are found in this weaving. Nighttime is often an opportunity for me to indulge in creative thought and the process of making art, with the distractions of the day gone with the light.

Dimensions: 12 x 10
Inspiration to appear on wall card: I was intrigued to try hand and beaded embroidery on silk fusion fabric. I outlined the tree, filled it with beads, then added some accent flowers and leaves. A few beaded birds complete the piece. It’s a first foray into hand embroidery!

Dimensions: 12 x 16 x 1
Inspiration to appear on wall card: I love the Rocky Mountains….driving through is always an exhilarating experience. We see different aspects every time we have the privilege of experiencing them. This is my interpretation of the Rocky Mountains through The Roger’s Pass!

Dimensions: 6 x 12 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: The noises of the City disappear and are replaced with complete peace when I’m hiking.

Dimensions: 16 x 20 x 0.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: A walk with our fur-legged companions, Reiner and Ariat, lead to this ethereal setting in Sooke. The peace and stillness of the setting permeated my being then, and continues to do so. The music that resonates most for me when I reflect on this image is Adagio in G Minor (Albinoni), for its slow tempo allows space for contemplation.

Dimensions: 12 x 14 x 1
Inspiration to appear on wall card: 'Between the Woods and Frozen Lake' (Frost) this farmer is bringing home his winter wood

Dimensions: 14 x 17 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: The look on the Rhino's face says it all. I wonder what she's thinking....

Dimensions: 30 x 36 x 1
Inspiration to appear on wall card: Hired Hand is that devilishly handsome 'fella' who steals into the shadows of our minds. His face is positioned so that we can stare without notice or creating a stir, although, a stir has already been created.

Dimensions: 15 x 30 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: On a hike near Witty"s Lagoon, I was looking forward to the opening on the trail at a high view point. I was rewarded with this extravagant scene. The placid beach and reflective water, crowned with a string of popcorn clouds, all in a setting of vibrant shoreline grasses and shrubbery. How could I not paint it?

Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: Photographs tell a story and a few in a series tells even more.

Dimensions: 12 x 16 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: The inspiration for this painting came from the calm that follows a fierce storm. After witnessing nature’s raw power, I was struck by the peaceful stillness that settled over the landscape once the storm had passed. The air felt fresher, the wind died down, and the sky had just started to clear. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the serene aftermath inspired me to capture that fleeting moment when nature’s power retreats, leaving behind a sense of renewal and quiet beauty.

Dimensions: 12 x 9
Inspiration to appear on wall card: I love the forest and I look for fairies wherever I go

Dimensions: 20 x 16 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: One of the many reasons I am an artist is because of what I see looking out my window. This particular painting hopefully captures what nature puts on display for all to see. I feel calm and peace.

Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.5 x 0.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: Old Fashioned Bouquet

Dimensions: 24 x 18 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: Walking in the forest was my inspiration!

Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: This painting was created after I received this bouquet of stunning dahlias from a friend. I painted this with a loose style using both brush and palette knife. The result was this expression of joy.

Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 1
Inspiration to appear on wall card: My Inspiration: a forest with glittering light

Dimensions: 28 x 14 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: A bouquet of yellow daffodils and white cherry blooms formed my desire to create this painting. The greyed backgrounds of Monet’s florals, a dark glass vase, the deep brown stems and white delicate cherry blossoms formed the space for soft summer florals in apricot and honey colours.

Dimensions: 24 x 20 x 1.5
Inspiration to appear on wall card: I love the colour orange and the silhouette of our Gary Oak tree brings the warm glow to life.

Dimensions: 9 x 14 x 1
Inspiration to appear on wall card: Inspired by nature and steampunk