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Westham Island Bridge, Back into Town

Westham Island Bridge, Back into Town

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This bold, stylized digital painting captures the rustic charm and quiet tension of a single-lane crossing on the historic Westham Island Bridge. With its weathered planks, turquoise railings, and looming iron truss, the scene is a familiar moment for locals returning home; where tides shift, traffic yields, and every trip carries a sense of place. The sharp composition and comic-inspired treatment lend it a nostalgic, almost cinematic quality. A love letter to the rhythms of coastal life, this piece blends realism with graphic flair and perfect for those who appreciate both heritage and everyday beauty.

Delta Shoreline, Dawn Glow

Delta Shoreline, Dawn Glow

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A visual meditation on light, time, and place, this triptych, “Delta Shoreline, The Day Unfolds,” traces a single day along the riverside, from first glow to final flare. Rendered in bold colour and quiet detail, each panel captures a distinct phase of coastal light, rooted in the textures of a familiar shore. This is the left panel, “Dawn Glow”. The day begins in hush and blush. Mist drifts low across the water as early sunlight gently warms the cattails and shoreline bloom. Everything seems possible in the moment between blue and gold; still, waiting, alive.

Delta Shoreline, Midday Light

Delta Shoreline, Midday Light

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A visual meditation on light, time, and place, this triptych, “Delta Shoreline, The Day Unfolds,” traces a single day along the riverside – from first glow to final flare. Rendered in bold colour and quiet detail, each panel captures a distinct phase of coastal light, rooted in the textures of a familiar shore. This is the middle panel, “Midday Light”. Clarity reigns at the sun’s peak. Shadows retreat, and the world stretches wide and open. A heron stands watch, still as a sculpture, embodying the calm strength of the river’s midday pause. Every line is crisp, every colour clean.

Delta Shoreline, Golden Hour

Delta Shoreline, Golden Hour

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A visual meditation on light, time, and place, this triptych, “Delta Shoreline, The Day Unfolds,” traces a single day along the riverside – from first glow to final flare. Rendered in bold colour and quiet detail, each panel captures a distinct phase of coastal light, rooted in the textures of a familiar shore. This is the right panel, “Golden Hour”. As light slips low and amber, the marina glows in a final, flattering warmth. Structures and boats catch fire with the last light of day, casting long shadows and quiet reflections. It’s a moment of pause before everything exhales into dusk.

Rust and Sunflowers

Rust and Sunflowers

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An aging GMC truck, cloaked in rust and memory, sits peacefully beneath a prairie-blue sky along River Road West in Ladner, BC. “Rust and Sunflowers” celebrates the quiet poetry of rural decay and seasonal bloom–where wildflowers and sun-soaked metal tell stories of work, time, and resilience. With vibrant contrasts and nostalgic mood, this piece pay homage to the beauty of things left behind.

Docked, Ocean Achiever

Docked, Ocean Achiever

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“Docked, Ocean Achiever” is the left side of this striking diptych pays tribute to the working heart of the West Coast, featuring two iconic fishing vessels, Pacifica and Ocean Achiever, docked side by side at Ladner’s Harbourside Marina. Set against bold blue skies and vivid reflections in green-tinted river waters, the composition captures the proud geometry of rigging, the texture of weathered wood, and the unmistakable energy of a life spent at sea. “Docked” is a celebration of BC’s enduring fishing culture rendered with clarity, respect and colour.

Docked, The Pacifica

Docked, The Pacifica

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“The Pacifica” is the left side of this striking diptych pays tribute to the working heart of the West Coast, featuring two iconic fishing vessels, Pacifica and Ocean Achiever, docked side by side at Ladner’s Harbourside Marina. Set against bold blue skies and vivid reflections in green-tinted river waters, the composition captures the proud geometry of rigging, the texture of weathered wood, and the unmistakable energy of a life spent at sea. “Docked” is a celebration of BC’s enduring fishing culture rendered with clarity, respect and colour.

Life is but a Dream

Life is but a Dream

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This evocative piece captures a quiet dockside moment, where two aging row boats rest against the worn wood of a riverside wharf, bathed in the golden hues of an evening light. With rich textures and nostalgic tones, “Life is but a Dream” invites reflection and a sense of timeless calm. Perfect for adding warmth and character to any space, this print bring a rustic coastal charm to interior spaces, especially those that embrace natural materials and a lived-in feel.

River Porch

River Porch

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With its stacked firewood, colourful kayaks, and a tangle of potted plants, River Porch capture the warmth and charm of float home living along the riverbanks of Ladner, BC. This detailed and inviting scene offers a glimpse into everyday life on the water – morning coffee, dockside chores, and quiet reflections all happen just a few feet above the tide. A celebration of comfort, community, and the unique rhythm of riverside living on the Westcoast.

Sun Soaked Steveston Wharf

Sun Soaked Steveston Wharf

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A wonderful sunny (sun soaked) summer afternoon on Steveston Wharf in Richmond, British Columbia. This is a busy, colourful working dock scene typical of the Westcoast along the South Arm of the Fraser River. The yellow hull of the fishing boat in foreground is framed by the sky blue and silvers of background fishing boats and the pale browns of the weathered docks.

Artwork by: Winking Dog Designs™

Starfish Motel

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This is my last of four illustrations in the Roadside Motel series, I worked on in 2021/2022. As a fan of road trips, and during the Covid pandemic when we couldn’t travel, I set myself the task of creating a series of imagined quirky motels that were each based on a chosen colour. This is the Starfish Motel. It’s a little festive and a little bit tropical, and there’s a pool, but also the beach is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Please enjoy, and stay awhile, all your worries will wash away. Oh, and the margaritas are always on the house!

Looking West, Through The Westham Island Bridge

Looking West, Through The Westham Island Bridge

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This illustration is based on a series of images I captured while on a boat ride in the South Arm of the Fraser River with my friend Bob on a glorious Fall morning in 2022. Depicted here is the iconic Westham Island Bridge and a rustic red barn in the background situated on the highly productive agricultural lands of Westham Island, in Delta, British Columbia.

Belted Kingfisher Looks On

Belted Kingfisher Looks On

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This illustration is the 2nd in a series of street banner art I completed for a street banner competition in the city of Delta, BC. Belted Kingfisher Looks On features one of our favourite winged river dwellers, the Belted Kingfisher, perched on a piling near a patch of Black Eyed Susans, watching its beloved river territory just across from the wharfs of Harbourside in Ladner, British Columbia. A colour palette of turquoise, yellow and fishing boat off-whites create the warmth of a sunny summer day, enjoyed along the banks of the South Arm of the Fraser River.

Wharfinger Shed Harbourside

Wharfinger Shed Harbourside

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In Harbour Park, across the Chilcotin Slough from Ladner the Wharfinger House is quite the landmark. Behind this house is Wharfinger Shed in the same brilliant red as the house. I love this slightly messy summer scene with potted flowers, wheelbarrow, and white picket fence complete with marine life ring. The boat harbour that the Wharfinger resides over is in the background. Red, green, and white make up this summer day palette.

Sunflower Lane

Sunflower Lane

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The Westham Island Herb Farm on Westham Island in Ladner, British Columbia, is such a wondrous place to visit in the summer and fall. Offerings include all the local seasonal produce, cutting flowers and local artisanal products. Owner Sharon Ellis has an eye for detail, creating layers of colour and interest for all visitors. One of the highlights is the Sunflower Lane. Many varieties of sunflowers are available there. I couldn’t resist illustrating these beauties last summer (2023) in all their glory.

Gourdeous

Gourdeous

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The Westham Island Herb Farm on Westham Island, Ladner, BC has so much to offer its customers, especially in the late Summer and early Fall. These gourds and all their varieties and fascinating shapes certainly tickled my fancy. I couldn’t resist illustrating them. While there are many different gourds, in array of colours, I was drawn to all the shades of vibrant green in this grouping.