Shack near Edgewater

12x12 acrylic
An attempt at painting some of the local landmarks. I never seem to be able to handle green!

Revelstoke Courthouse

This is the grand old courthouse at Revelstoke. I was quite charmed by all the older homes in Revelstoke. There are a few fancy ones but many are just nice, moderate homes that have survived the years.

I really liked the old courthouses in all the little burgs in Texas (and Illinois for that matter). There would be one big striking building with roads radiating out from it. I would love to be on site when they tear down some of the decripit ones, so much treasure to glean!!

I had a woman explain to me that you must be rich to be eccentric, otherwise your'e just plain crazy. It's not called Crazy Ravens Studio for nothing!!

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Morgan and I quickly walked along the quaint older homes of Revelstoke looking for interesting architecture. I liked the crescent detail of this house. I put the bear in as a pun to let you know you where in Revelstoke.

Speaking of bears, view this video clip to see why I pack bear spray, and make LOTS of noise when I am out walking:
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/06/20/bc-grizzly-charge-leon-lorenz.html

Gaaahhh!! I may have to wear depends when I go walking now!

The Barn at the Bend

This is an old barn that stands along WEstside Road.

Moose hut at Wilmer

This is a little garage in Wilmer. I liked the color and the moose antlers hanging on the doors.

Field of Shooting Stars

In the spring, down near at a big ranch near the Wasa bridge, there is a field that explodes in shooting stars. I have a photo of a year when they were very brilliant and it is the basis for this painting.

The Heritage building

I made a 12x12 painting of the heritage building that sits on our property as a gift for a friend that is celebrating her 60th birthday. She has always been after me to paint it, so I painted it for her. Kirra insisted on being in the picture.

Faye Phillips had this wonderful quote on her blog (she has loads of wonderful quotes).
"Let your hook be always cast. In the stream where you least expect it, there will be a fish"...Ovid
Check out Faye's blogsite. Just click the link on the right

Deer in Landscape

An experiment in collage. I seem to be doing a deer series.

I have a new camera and SUNSHINE! Color me happy!

Promise of Spring

A quick and dirty paint sketch of the poplars out back. As soon as the weather improves (and my temperment) I am going to do some plein aire painting. I am in awe of the brilliant yellow-green of the early leaves. This one will probably get painted over but its a start.