Nov 26, 2011

Oystercatchergirl in natural habitat



These paintings were exhibited in the Oak Bay Library, Victoria, BC, throughout December.


Yours truly at Oystercatcher Central is on a little artistic side-trip. The above paintings are shown individually, below.

It all started when a good friend, who has a garden in Duncan, British Columbia, suggested that I paint something pertinent to her region. Until then, it hadn't occurred to me to depict anything other than ... oystercatchers!

Here are the fruits of that happy request. I hope the results aren't too drab and morose.

Steller's Jays #3
48" x 30"

California Quails #2

California Quails #2
48" x 30"

California Quails #3

California Quails #3
48" x 30"

Steller's Jays #4

Steller's Jays #4"
48" x 30"

Nov 9, 2011

"Beyond Oystercatchers 101", by Anne Hansen

California Quail #1
72" x 18" (excerpt)

This tall, slender size is virtually impossible to photograph in its entirety! The bottom half is packed with more California poppies.

Nov 7, 2011

Oystercatchers #277

Thank you to all who attended the Oak Bay Studio Tour (Nov 5 & 6). Generous oystercatcher arts patrons from Nanaimo have now given a new home to "Oystercatchers #277". Sending my profuse thanks to Paul for his loyal help with the Oak Bay Studio Tour, and to Ron for expert assistance with art sales.

Oystercatchers #277
20" x 16"
SOLD

Nov 3, 2011

Oystercatchers #190

Announcing Oystercatchers #190 (48" x 12"), just purchased by a Vancouver patron of the oystercatcher arts. This long, tall deep-forest painting was inspired by a visit to Haida Gwaii, where I volunteered for oystercatcher research with the Laskeek Bay Conservation Society.