Wild Daisies

Wild daisies salt the fields of Nova Scotia throughout the summer. Mounds of green spears are capped by these small flowers swaying in the wind.   DETAILS 8″x10″ Acrylic on canvas DATE 2011 Original Painting Sold. Also available as a Limited Edition Archival Print.

The Gut at Peggy’s Cove

Peggy’s Cove is reached by boat through this tiny gap in the granite that lines it’s shore. Vegetation and buildings perch atop the stone. The rise and fall of the tide reveals a band of gold that leads to the horizon beyond the gut. DETAILS 10″x48″ Acrylic on canvas DATE 2010 Original Painting Sold. Available…

Burchell’s

Burchell’s fishstore has stood on the shore of French Village Harbour for as long as anyone can remember. The water this morning was dead calm, reflecting this beautiful landmark as it nears the end of its life. No longer in use, it’s shingled roof deteriorating and the tide lapping at it’s footings, it looks as…

Anchors and Buoys

At Peggy’s Cove, the brightly coloured equipment and boats of the fishers stand in contrast to the muted greys, and blues of rock, sky and sea. There is a relative calm within the cove as the surf breaks on the rocks just beyond the mouth of the cove. DETAILS 6″x12″ Acrylic on canvas DATE 2011…

The Shed

More than 100 years old, this little building with its red door stands firmly on its stone foundation in all weather. Backed by a stand of dark spruce and surrounded by a thicket of wild roses it is reached by crossing a little stream. DETAILS 5″x7″ Acrylic on canvas DATE 2012 Original Painting Sold Also…

DeGarthe’s

The familiar red fishstore at the head of Peggy’s Cove was, for many years, the studio gallery of resident artist William deGarthe. Weathered buildings on the wharves merge with the grey granite as the fog descends. DETAILS 10″x12″ Acrylic on Canvas DATE 2012 Original Painting Sold. Available as a Limited Edition Archival Print.