I managed to enter a few photos into the Winter Wave Photo Showdown
I’m really looking forward to seeing the other entries, I know a few people who’ve entered the contest.
I caught a glimpse of royal blue matte and metallic silver frames to be used when I dropped of my entry at The Info Centre at Whiskey Landing, the exhibit should look pretty sharp with an impressive line up of local photos.
Event Results: The event was fantastic, and attendance was very good.
Congratulations to Wayne Barnes, Jeremy Koreski and Marilyn McEwen, everyone was absolutely blown away by the photos.
I was surprised at how many of the photos were taken along the wild pacific trail as opposed to the classic beach wave shots taken in the Park. I’m also excited to see the addition of another great Whale Festival event in Ucluelet.
The Arrival by Bruce Muir
24″x30″ Oils on Canvas
$2900
A Humpback Whale during it’s annual migration past Vancouver Island. There’s a lot we can glean from this portrait; we know the whale’s species, we can see it’s heading westward, and the proximity to shore. The weather and fog is well known to this part of the island. What strikes me is this; You can often see exactly this upper portion of the painting, but here, Bruce Muir shows you the part you can only imagine from the glimpses you catch from above the water’s surface.
The Reef by Bruce Muir
16″x20″ Oils on Canvas, framed.
$2000
This is a red tailed surf perch, they live in the inshore waters along the coast, right in the surf line. Starfish are tucked in the Anemones providing an emerald backdrop. It’s a wonderful depiction of the life here, underwater.
the Wild Pacific Trail by Teresa Knight
16.5″ x 23″ Acrylic on board, framed.
$600
Sunset on the trail is one of the highlights of a trip to Ucluelet. The pacific has a tendency to flatten out at dusk and even then, when the water is glossy smooth the odd set rolls in and breaks much bigger than the rest.
Sandy Tidal Pool by Bruce Muir
16″x20″ oils on canvas, framed.
$1800
A stunning portrait of Vancouver Island, there are thousands of tranquil little spots along the coastline, just like this. Star fish of many colors and varieties abound in the calm inshore waters of Barkley Sound. Masterfully painted, with many layers of glazing to build up the misty atmosphere depicted so well in this painting.
Harvest of Herring by Bruce Muir
20″x30″ oils on canvas, framed.
$2900
Hard at work in the herring skiff, these fishermen are a stark contrast to the rainy coastline. While the highlight of color draws our attention to life aboard the fishing vessel, we’re made conscious of the bounty of life shining as it comes aboard the skiff. The seine boat is beautifully rendered and I’m stunned by how beautiful the scene is.
Born in Vancouver, Bruce paints realistic portrayals of West Coast wildlife. Shown across Canada and around the world, his originals can be found in numerous public and private collections. Bruce has been named the
B.C. Wildlife Federation Artist of the Year; twice. Muir salmon paintings are recognized in this area because his chinook salmon images have been used on
Canada’s Sport Fishing License Stamp, several times.
Bruce Muir has become a premier Canadian landscape painter. Evolving from marine seascapes and wildlife, Bruce has been forging new territory, bringing a different viewpoint to British Columbian Landscapes.
Subjects rendered in an immersible perspective are the particular focus of Muir’s work. Choosing viewpoints that are ‘in’ the scene rather than ‘of’ the scene is his calling card. The light-play of sun on water reflecting and refracting on the aluminum bulwark of a commercial fishing vessel might not be a subject commonly held as ‘beautiful’ but Bruce recognizes it as such. Purposefully emotive over and under the surface of water depictions and bird’s eye views of intimate locations of coastal British Columbia have emerged in his recent works.
Bruce has pursued artistic endeavors since childhood with the support of his parents and teachers . At age 15, he became acquainted with Ken Kirkby, who was to become a major influence in his life and his artwork. By 1981 Bruce had devoted himself to painting full time. From that time until present Bruce Muir has participated in many showings of his work, produced 40 or more limited edition prints, won numerous competitions, and been the recipient of several awards including BC Wildlife Federation Artist of the Year and Trout Unlimited Canada’s Artist of the Year.
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Artist, Colin T Bell is glad to have a website of his own to showcase his work on-line.
His new website www.colinbellart.com has recently been launched. A fellow-member of the Calgary Artists’ Society recommended an artist specific web service, and it seems it was a good fit. It’s a modest start of just a few pages, but overall the design and the photo galleries are simple and clean.
Colin Bell is a very capable painter in any medium. He’s recently painted a couple of pieces referencing my photography of the Wild Pacific Trail. I’m flattered, the paintings are stunning… here’s a peek.
Island Farm by Ken Kirkby
30″x60″ Oil on Canvas
$4500
A number of farms on the inside of Vancouver Island were abandoned during the 2nd world war, many of the owners did not return to their homesteads. This painting references this with a fence line in the foreground. The reefs and the vista of mainland mountains might well have been enough subject for the painting but Kirkby’s attention to the grass eludes to the farm and it’s history.
Wild Pacific trail – Mark Penney
20″x34″ photographic print (giclee) on archival canvas, gallery wrapped on cedar stretchers.
$400
The trail is a major attraction in Ucluelet, I find it intriguing how it dramatically it changes from hour to hour, day to day – each visit reveals new views of the west coast. It’s a well groomed trail, easily accessible from various points throughout the village.
When The Storm Breaks – Mark Penney
20″x34″ photographic print (giclee) on archival canvas, gallery wrapped on cedar stretchers.
$400
These are times when the storm has broken and the clear sky and still air is at total contrast to the heavy seas. For a while the offshore swells continue roll full force onto the beach.
Wikaninish Reflections – Mark Penney
20″x34″ Photographic print (giclee) on archival canvas.
$400
The Wik, is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Each beach in the area has it’s own distinct feel, and the wik is a friendly place that accommodates a large number of people without feeling crowded. Surfers, tourists, wedding parties, visitors to the Interpretive centre, restaurant patrons, and families, still there’s room to feel like you have the place all to yourself.
Sea Foam Green – Mark Penney
20″x34″ Photographic print (giclee) on archival canvas.
sold (private collection)
Sea foam is formed when the waves are whipped and churned by the winds, it blows like soap bubbles on the breeze.
Big green One – Mark Penney
20″x34″ Photographic print (giclee) on archival canvas.
$400
Wave studies are popular and after a few days’ blow there is a window of opportunity to photograph the seas. These are local coastal scenes; they’re printed on certified archival canvas, coated with a liquid acrylic laminate then stretched onto custom cedar stretchers. They’re lightfast and water resistant.
Big Beach at Dusk – Mark Penney
20″x34″ Photographic print (giclee) on archival canvas.
$400
These are local coastal scenes; they’re printed on certified archival canvas, coated with a liquid acrylic laminate then stretched onto custom cedar stretchers. They’re lightfast and water resistant.
Big Beach is right at the heart of Ucluelet, and a great place for a beach fire
Lakeview (Taylor Arm) by Ken Kirkby
30″x60″ Oil on Canvas
sold (private collection)
Still waters; a lakeside view of Taylor Arm in a graphic panorama. Kirkby observes the lakes of Vancouver island in the stillness of the early evening, when the wind has slackened.
Mackenzie Beach by Rob Elphinstone
16″x20″ oils on canvas, framed.
sold (private collection)
A colorful, emotive, depiction of Mackenzie beach, and the rocks that are a distinct and identifiable landmark.
Mackenzie Beach by Rob Elphinstone
16″x20″ oils on canvas, framed.
$1000
The figures walking on the beach as well as the log establish the grand scale of Mackenzie Beach in this painting. Intertidal puddles form as the water recedes and visitors are drawn to walking along the waters edge.
Still Waters by Teresa Knight
42″ x 42″ acrylic on wood panel
$1400
Teresa has been using, to great effect, wood paneling’s grain as an integral part of her paintings. She’s using washes of acrylic and embellishing it occasionally with oil based glazes. The results of her efforts are gorgeous paintings filled with subtleties.
