Pines growing in the rocky landscape of the shores of Georgian Bay struggle against the relentless wind & cling to life despite the sometimes scant amount of soil. They can take on a twisted & gnarled appearance as they fight for survival.

Gnarled Pine 3. Image: 18 x 24 inches. Frame 28 x 34 inches. Double matted in light gray. Frame is neutral pewter tone made in Italy. UV coated glass.

Sailing on Georgian Bay taught me that a storm can come up very quickly. Towering dark threatening clouds darken the skies. Feet scramble on deck to get the sails shortened before the winds hit. All part of the excitement of sailing.

Storm on the Bay. Image: 21 x 28 in. Frame: 36 x 43 in. Double matted in white, neutral toned frame made in Italy, UV coated glass.

In my years of sailing on Georgian Bay I witnessed and marveled at the tenacity of life. Against all odds scruffy pine trees would manage to gain a tenuous foothold in the barren glacier smoothed rocky landscape. In small pockets of soil created by the fallen boughs of previous generations they face the west winds whipped up out on the bay giving them their iconic eastward lean.

Old Pine Point is my tribute to the enduring northern pine.

Old Pine Point. Image: 18 x 26 in. Frame: 28 x 36 in. Double matted in white, neutral pewter toned Italian frame. UV coated glass.

Currently under construction...this work will be large (approx. 3 x 4 feet framed) Here you see my progress as I cut out the various pieces of paper and mount them onto the temporary release paper. More to follow... including the story of the inspiration for this work... "ISLET of PINES"

Composing the sky elements...

Carving...

Detail work...

ISLET of PINES "Eilean na Moine"

I lived in Scotland for three years, toured the country extensively and fell in love with the rugged, ancient and austere beauty of the highlands, lochs and coastline.

On a trip to Maillag in the Scottish Western Highlands from Glasgow the road passes on the north side of Loch Eilt. In the western end of the loch I saw a small pine covered island. It caught my eye because of its compositional perfection. Its name is Eilean na Moine Islet. This is the inspiration behind Islet of Pines,

I later discovered that the islet played a starring role in the Harry Potter movies as it was chosen as Dumbledore's final resting place.

This islet is a magnificent example of the sublime artistry of nature.

ISLET of PINES "Eilean na Moine"

LONG VIEW is a look out over the bay from high on the shoreline. Smaller pines and spruces cascade down the steep drop off to the shore. Glacier smoothed small rocky islands can be seen in the shallow water. Beyond, the bay extends to the horizon.

The 'SPRING' work reflects the annual renewal of life in colours reminiscent of the turquoise 'new buds' seen every spring at the tips of the spruce branches.

LONG VIEW. Image: 15 x 28-1/4 inches. Frame: 24 x 37 inches. Double matted in white, neutral pewter toned Italian made frame, UV glass.

LONG VIEW 'SUNSET'. Image: 15 x 28-1/4 inches. Frame: 24 x 37 inches. Double matted, neutral bronze toned Italian made frame, UV glass.

LONG VIEW 'SPRING'. Image: 15 x 28-1/4 inches. Frame: 24 x 37 inches. Double matted in white, gloss white frame, UV glass.

Hand silk screened Japanese chiyogami papers light up these 'autumn colours' northern scene series with their vibrant hues.

Windswept 'autumn colours'. Image: 16 x 24 inches. Frame: 25 x 33 inches. Double matted in white, gloss white frame, UV glass.

Rocky Islands 'autumn colours'. Image: 11 x 15 in. Frame: 22 x 26 in. Double matted in white, high gloss white frame, UV glass.

Gnarled Pine # 1 'autumn colours'. Image: 11 x 15-1/2 in. Frame: 22 x 26-1/2 in. Double matted in white, high gloss white frame, UV glass.

Rocky Islands 1. Image: 11 x 15 inches. Frame: 21 x 25 inches. Double matted in white, neutral pewter toned Italian made frame, UV glass.

Rocky Islands series.

Hardy pines struggling to survive in the windswept glacier smoothed granite islets of Georgian Bay.

Pine Point 3 'autumn colours'. Image: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches. Frame: 17 x 17 inches. Double matted in white, high gloss white frame, UV glass.

Rocky Islands 2. Image: 11 x 15 inches. Frame: 21 x 25 inches. Double matted in gray, neutral pewter toned Italian made frame, UV glass.

Rocky Islands 3. Image 11 x 15 inches. Frame: 21 x 25 inches. Double matted in earth tones, neutral bronze toned Italian made frame, UV glass.

Two Pines 'autumn colours'. Image: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in. Frame: 17 x 17 in. Double matted in white, high gloss white frame, UV glass.

The 'sunset' series brings a riot of colour to some of my popular images including added details. All my works are originals - hand cut, carved and tooled. Each work is unique.

Windy Island 1 'sunset'. Image 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 in. Frame: 13 x 13 in. Double matted in white, gloss white frame, UV glass.

Windy Island 2 'sunset'. Image: 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 in. Frame: 13 x 13 in. Double matted in white, gloss white frame, UV glass.

Three Canoes 2 'sunset'. Image 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 in. Frame: 11 x 11 in. Double matted in white, gloss white frame, UV glass.

Calm Bay 2 'sunset'. Image: 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 in. Frame:11 x 11 in. Double matted in white, gloss white frame, UV glass.

Three Canoes 1 'sunset'. Image: 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 in. Frame: 11 x 11 in. Double matted in white, gloss white frame, UV glass.

Pine Ridge 'spring'. Image: 14 x 18 in. Frame: 22 x 26 in. Double matted in white, neutral pewter toned Italian frame, UV glass.

This collection of three images called Pine Ridge show the dramatic changes in mood and visual effect with changes in the 'paper palette' I choose.

Pine Ridge 1. Image: 14 x 18 in. Frame: 22 x 26 in. Double matted in earth tones, Italian frame in neutral bronze tone, UV coated glass.

Pine Ridge 'sunset'. Image: 14 x 18 in. Frame: 22 x 26 in. Double matted: khaki and light gray, neutral bronze toned Italian frame, UV glass.

Pine Ridge ' autumn colours'. Image: 14 x 18 in. Frame: 22 x 26 in. Double matted in white, gloss white frame, UV glass.

Pine Ridge 2. Image: 14 x 18 in. Frame: 22 x 26 in. Double matted in light gray, Italian frame in neutral pewter tone, UV coated glass.

Windswept Shore Image: 14 x 19 in. Frame: 24 x 28 in. Double matted, neutral pewter tone Italian frame, UV glass.

'WINDSEPT SHORE autumn colours' Image 14-1/2 x 19 in. Frame: 24 x 28 in. Gloss white frame, double matted, UV glass.

Water Lily # 2

Water Lilies grow in calm water so there is always a serenity that surrounds them.

Image: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches
Frame: 17 x 17

Double matted, Italian frames in neutral pewter or bronze colour, UV glass

Water Lily

Old Pines

Rocky Islands

Rocky Islands

Rocky Islands 1 series: Image - 11 x 15 inches, frame - 22 x 26 inches.

These works are framed using exquisite mouldings from Italy. The colour of the frame is a neutral pewter tone to suit any room decor. The artworks are double matted in white.

 Double matted/ framed/UV glass.

Rocky Islands

The Dancing Cubes series tricks the eye with the illusion of three dimensions. The cubes float & mingle in a weightless dance.

Dancing Cubes # 6 Image: 13 x 13 in., frame: 24 x 24 in. Gloss white frame, double matted, UV glass.

Rocks, Trees & Water 2 Image: 15 x 23 in. Frame: 26 x 34 in. Double matted, UV glass.

Northern Landscape # 2 Image: 15 x 23 in. Frame: 26 x 34 in. Double matted, UV glass.

Windswept 2 Image:15 x 23 in. Frame: 26 x 34 in. Double matted, UV glass.

Windswept 1