This painting is inspired from a backpacking trip I took on Flower Ridge in Strathcona Park. I wanted to capture atmospheric quality of the high Vancouver Island alpine that’s found at the upper most levels of the treeline, and a solitary Douglas Fir perched on the edge of the steep slope. Using a tight and somewhat geometric Impressionist approach to the work, I wanted to strike a balance between accurately depicting the vista and replicating a sense of overlooking the layers of mountain ranges as the afternoon sun shone through the passing clouds.

This 18×14 inch original painting has been exhibited with the Federation of Canadian Artists in their prestigious Annual International Representational Exhibition at their main gallery in Vancouver, BC as well as their Victoria Chapter’s Fall Exhibition. This painting comes in a black gallery frame ready to hang in your home.