Description
An iconic scene to us islanders, the expansive Howe Sound views from Copper Cove beach in West Vancouver mirror those seen from the ferry en route to Bowen Island from Horseshoe Bay. The islands fading into the distance in this painting are (from left to right) Bowen Island, Gambier, Sunshine Coast (mainland), Anvil and Bowyer. The sunlight sparkles dance on the water bringing your eye in to one of Howe Sound’s classic rocky beaches.
The Pacific Arbutus, Pacific Madrone or Madrona, is a species of tree in the family Ericaceae, native to the western coastal areas of North America, from British Columbia to California. The tree often grows in association with Douglas Fir on rocky outcrops in dry coastal areas with excellent drainage.
Arbutus are renowned for their unique peeling bark that displays a wide range of colors from dark rust/red to orange, yellow and shades of green. In spring they bear sprays of small bell-like flowers and in autumn red berries. First Nations peoples eat the berries, but because the berries have a high tannin content they are more often chewed or made into a cider.
Despite being drought tolerant and fast-growing the Pacific Arbutus tree is in decline. This is due mainly to decreasing occurrences of natural forest fires throughout their range. The species relies on fire in large part to clear the dense canopy of Douglas Fir and also helps to sprout the Arbutus seeds. Wet winters in a crowded landscape often cause fungal infections on the leaves which can devastate an already stressed individual.
Construction and development are also contributing to the decline of healthy populations since the tree is extremely sensitive to any disturbance of grade and drainage near the root crown.
Cards are $5 each or 5 for 20
- Printed on high quality card stock
- Blank inside with envelope included
- All original prints
- Made in Canada
Matted Prints are standard sizes in a double white mat $45
- Giclees printed on archival cotton fine art paper
- Acid, lignin and chlorine free
- High quality Epson inks
- Double mat fits standard frame sizes
- Made in Canada
Canvas Prints – various sizes and prices
- Archival cotton canvas Giclee prints stretched over 1.5″ wide wooden stretcher bars
- Additional coating of museum grade protective UV varnish
- Basis Weight: 430 gsm, Material: Cotton, Surface Finish: Satin, Thickness: 23 mil
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Edition limited to 150 prints
- Signed by the artist and embellished with fresh paint
- Wired and ready to hang
- Printed in Vancouver, BC to the highest modern printing standards
- Made in Canada
- Please note: canvas prints are ready to ship in about 2-3 weeks
Additional information
| Media | Canvas Print, Matted Print, Card |
|---|---|
| Size | 10" x 18", 14" x 24", 21" x 36", 27" x 46", 30" x 50", 36" x 60", 42" x 72", 5" x 7", 8″ x 11″ print in 11″ x 14″ mat |
An iconic scene to us islanders, the expansive Howe Sound views from Copper Cove beach in West Vancouver mirror those seen from the ferry en route to Bowen Island from Horseshoe Bay. The islands fading into the distance in this painting are (from left to right) Bowen Island, Gambier, Sunshine Coast (mainland), Anvil and Bowyer. The sunlight sparkles dance on the water bringing your eye in to one of Howe Sound’s classic rocky beaches.
Original painting Copper Cove – 2018 – 60″x36″ – Acrylic on Canvas – (Sold)
Description
An iconic scene to us islanders, the expansive Howe Sound views from Copper Cove beach in West Vancouver mirror those seen from the ferry en route to Bowen Island from Horseshoe Bay. The islands fading into the distance in this painting are (from left to right) Bowen Island, Gambier, Sunshine Coast (mainland), Anvil and Bowyer. The sunlight sparkles dance on the water bringing your eye in to one of Howe Sound’s classic rocky beaches.
The Pacific Arbutus, Pacific Madrone or Madrona, is a species of tree in the family Ericaceae, native to the western coastal areas of North America, from British Columbia to California. The tree often grows in association with Douglas Fir on rocky outcrops in dry coastal areas with excellent drainage.
Arbutus are renowned for their unique peeling bark that displays a wide range of colors from dark rust/red to orange, yellow and shades of green. In spring they bear sprays of small bell-like flowers and in autumn red berries. First Nations peoples eat the berries, but because the berries have a high tannin content they are more often chewed or made into a cider.
Despite being drought tolerant and fast-growing the Pacific Arbutus tree is in decline. This is due mainly to decreasing occurrences of natural forest fires throughout their range. The species relies on fire in large part to clear the dense canopy of Douglas Fir and also helps to sprout the Arbutus seeds. Wet winters in a crowded landscape often cause fungal infections on the leaves which can devastate an already stressed individual.
Construction and development are also contributing to the decline of healthy populations since the tree is extremely sensitive to any disturbance of grade and drainage near the root crown.
Cards are $5 each or 5 for 20
- Printed on high quality card stock
- Blank inside with envelope included
- All original prints
- Made in Canada
Matted Prints are standard sizes in a double white mat $45
- Giclees printed on archival cotton fine art paper
- Acid, lignin and chlorine free
- High quality Epson inks
- Double mat fits standard frame sizes
- Made in Canada
Canvas Prints – various sizes and prices
- Archival cotton canvas Giclee prints stretched over 1.5″ wide wooden stretcher bars
- Additional coating of museum grade protective UV varnish
- Basis Weight: 430 gsm, Material: Cotton, Surface Finish: Satin, Thickness: 23 mil
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Edition limited to 150 prints
- Signed by the artist and embellished with fresh paint
- Wired and ready to hang
- Printed in Vancouver, BC to the highest modern printing standards
- Made in Canada
- Please note: canvas prints are ready to ship in about 2-3 weeks
Additional information
| Media | Canvas Print, Matted Print, Card |
|---|---|
| Size | 10" x 18", 14" x 24", 21" x 36", 27" x 46", 30" x 50", 36" x 60", 42" x 72", 5" x 7", 8″ x 11″ print in 11″ x 14″ mat |
