THE
WALKING
BETWEEN WORLDS
COLLECTION
A calm & joyful Presence…
Walking is my favourite way to get to know new and familiar places. Each of these paintings captures a sight that I’ve passed by one, or many times, on a walk.
This collection features scenes in late afternoon, magic hour, dusk, and nighttime light. These liminal times have an other-worldly quality to them. During these moments, the eye and mind become slightly uncertain. Information gets lost in the shadows. Light and colour shift … and the earth and spirit worlds seem to almost merge.
I love to create a sense of place in my work that draws you into another world – one that is just slightly adjacent to this one.
When working in the studio, I take myself back to the feeling of a time or place and do everything I can to hold onto that as I paint. This creates a rich mood that is both evocative and true – not always in the sense of literal accuracy, but in that the painting captures a truth of experience that I hope comes through to you, when you see it.
It’s the best way I know to say,
“look, this is what I saw… can you feel it, too?”
“In late afternoon, the sun, low in the sky, illuminates houses & trees with a warm orange glow and casts long shadows. Light bounces around in the shadow areas with a folly of colours…”
Hand-crafted from start to finish…
Each piece begins with a simple black & white sketch in pencil. The composition is designed on paper with notes added to the margins. Once the idea is clear, the scene is drawn on textured watercolour paper. A warm undertone is added before beginning to build up deliciously rich painted colour. Brushes & movement create marks that add to the experience.
Next, cradled wood panels are sanded smooth and sealed in preparation for the artwork. Once the painting has been mounted on panel, a concealed wire is added for hanging, the sides sealed, and the top carefully varnished an an ultra-mat varnish. The overall effect is of beautifully crafted simplicity. Sure to bring joy for a lifetime!
“As dusk arrives, the light becomes blue-tinted & hazy, whole areas becoming lost to shadow. Bare trees reach up towards a darkening sky…”
“Walking, alone with your thoughts, observing light, weather, and the world around you, can be a meditative practice. Your feet ground you to the earth, your attention keeps you present, and your surroundings bring joy & new ideas.”
About the collection
Walking Between Worlds isa collection of original paintings featuring Nova Scotia houses seen in late afternoon, magic hour, dusk, and nighttime light. These beautifully transitional moments of light have a liminal quality to them that draws you into another world. The harmonious use of colour coupled with a quiet sense of place gives each painting a calm and joyful presence.
Most paintings in this collection are acrylic on paper mounted to wood panel. They are protected with a gorgeous ultra-mat varnish and ready to hang on your wall. A few of the paintings are gouache on watercolour paper, custom matted and ready-to-frame. Individual listings contain details specific to each piece.
Paintings in this collection were released in October & November 2024.
Original Paintings
“Gravel, crunching underfoot as darkness descends. The summer air is warm, carrying with it a scent of ocean brine – and lights flicker on for the night.”
