My inspiration for "Boundless" came from the long beaches I saw on the West Coast of BC. It is an exploration of depth and distance, shifting values and cooling light. It offers a window to the boundless part of the world we call home.

When we are out sailing I am learning about how the wind works with our sails. Sharp, angular lines trace the unseen geometry of the air - an echo of taut canvas caught in a sudden gust. This study in tension translates the energy of the coast into a singular, abstract moment.

The West Coast is always active; it exists in a constant, rhythmic dialogue of motion. This piece captures the moment where the storm's chaos begins to surrender to the tide marking the transition from crashing surge to stillness. It comes in a white wood float frame which compliments it perfectly.

On my trip to Tofino I experienced the feeling of looking out over the great sea and beyond. It was endless and so beautiful. There are many vantage points to look out to sea and it is a never ending and very expansive feeling.

Sometimes, words fail to capture the true power and beauty of the sea. In creating Immersion, I moved away from what I saw and began painting exclusively how I felt.

I became so deeply immersed in the experience of the water—the salt air, the shifting horizon, and the weight of the tide—that the process became a language of its own. This piece is an invitation to step away from the shore and lose yourself in that same fluid energy. It isn't a map of a place, but a record of a feeling: the quiet, all-encompassing strength of being truly at one with the ocean.

Abstracting from the Sea can be challenging but I used the movement and layers to create this piece. Hints of land on the horizon, hints of foreshore and hints of sky all add up to this dynamic abstraction.

Crosscurrent explores the point of ultimate collision. This kinetic surge captures the power of two opposing forces—the dark and light values—which I've punctuated with sharp streaks of red and yellow. The piece is about the struggle, the resistance, and the raw, unbridled energy of being pulled in two directions at once.

This is one of my calmer paintings. I've painted the Gap outside my studio window over and over discovering its ever changing moods. In this piece there is a silence between the two land forms when the Gap's waters are still and the horizon beyond beckons. I know it's clear and calm out there which will make a good crossing over Georgia Straight.

Every Sunday our local sailors have a race. "On the Verge" shows the fleet in a moment of suspension - where the elements and the vessel exist in a state of high-tension harmony. They each feel they are on the verge of winning. It's a race over the final line that keeps them coming back.

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There is tension in the sea when a cresting wave rises to its peak and crashes down again. It causes excitement and fear at once. The boldness and strength on display ignites emotions that rise up from deep down and subside when all is calm again.

In a flash the waves shift and crash and everything is transformed. The drama and intensity of the sea is what I'm after here. This one has a lot of movement and drama. The sides are painted so no need for a frame.

"The Way Home" was inspired by the winding waterways leading us home after sailing around Vancouver Island. We faced rain, huge waves, and strong winds on our journey but when the sun broke through, and the sea calmed down, it was truly beautiful.

In this dynamic artwork, the focal point is the gap, a subject I cherish and paint often. It symbolizes both the commencement and conclusion of the journey, embodying the essence of both adventure and home simultaneously.

The gap is a constant calling to me as I see it from my studio window and it has a metaphorical meaning to us. Passing through the gap on our sailing voyages indicates we are on holiday and ready for adventure at sea. There is only the water and distance that lies between us and our destination.

Inspired by the little dip I see in the landscape across the water on Keat's island. It is my morning wake up call to seize the day.

This painting carries the energy of the sea in constant motion, but it’s the calm in the upper right that reinforces the sense of letting go, of freedom. It’s about that moment when turbulence breaks into openness, leaving a feeling of liberation.

In this piece, I wanted to capture that moment of raw collision — water driving into rock, spray rising, energy released. It’s the pulse of the sea made visible, the impact that leaves its mark long after the wave recedes. This one is framed in a rustic burl oak float frame.

Mountains and sky merge seamlessly in this dynamic yet peaceful abstract painting. Inspired by the view from my studio, I captured the essence of the mountain range meeting the sea under a vibrant, layered sky of soft blues. I painted around the edges, allowing the artwork to be appreciated from any angle.

Surge is bold and dynamic with a touch of drama to make a powerful statement about our ocean and it's wonderful energy. This painting can transform a room and the more you look the more you will see.

"Somewhere In Between" is an artistic journey that delves into the intricate dance of water. I interplayed blues and greens, to capture the essence of fluidity and movement on a grand scale.

"Here Now" captures a moment where the vastness of the sky meets the earth below. The dominant feature of the painting is the expansive pale blue sky, stretching out across the canvas, evoking a sense of tranquility and openness.