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Carmel Clare Fine Art

Seawolf Raffle 2017

3/28/2018 6:29:32 PM

 

I was introduced to these beautiful animals by Pacific Wild.  A non-profit located in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. They are committed to defending wildlife and their habitat on Canada's Pacific Coast. Through research ,education and advocacy, Pacific Wild addresses conservation priorities in the ocean, on land, and safeguarding coastal communities.

I would like to spread the word and help raise awareness of these critical efforts and propel people to take action to protect the Great Bear Rainforest and beyond. If you would like to learn more about Pacific Wild or make a donation, please visit pacificwild.org

 The reference photograph for my painting was graciously supplied by 

photographer Ian McAllister.  

 

 

 The fall of 2017 as a collaboration between Gallery 204, friends and family all pulling together! We raised $1060.00 for the raffle.

A sincere thank-you to all of you.

 

 

 

Congratulations to Patsi Chism of Langley BC

Searching For Tide Pools

9/14/2017 9:17:13 PM

Inspired by China Beach/Sooke BC

 

There was a short hike from the parking lot to the beach.  It was so very exciting to see the turquoise water through the trees from the edge of the trail.  When we arrived the tide was out that mid august afternoon, exposing the sand.  Taking your shoes off and feeling the wet cool sandy water between your toes, gives you a sense of being grounded.

There was a cool breeze, so a hoody was required.  You just had to close your eyes and feel the wind and listen to the West Coast banter.

Reworking The Composition

9/1/2016 10:50:19 PM

Original Painting

 

Rest beneath the falls was inspired by a little tributary off of Shannon Falls ,BC.  I painted it last spring for a show and just couldn’t put my finger on what was not coming together in this composition for me.
I began by altering my shapes in the foreground to larger rocks, and made the background log smaller as well.  Then I added in more rocks above the log to create a balance and connection to the foreground. The branches in the foreground at first were painted with minor significance, maybe understated.  A little in conflict, of if the painting really required them.  I decide they added one more layer. This helped me create more depth, space and perspective.  
 I like to speak often with colour, but this pallet was truly in conflict.  There was a definite 50/50 in the warmth and cool department, and not enough value contrast.  So I removed the greens in the foreground and added more warmth to the undertones and darks for contrast. 
I simplified the water to support and high light the rocks.
Over all I like this composition and feel you might be resting beneath the falls.

 

 

"Attitude"

2/16/2014 7:48:36 PM

Last year in preparations for the" Year of the Horse "2014, I had my eyes peeled for a reference photo to use.  There where quite a few opportunities living in "Horse Town" Langley BC.  But here I was on a warm august afternoon with my good friend Tracey, touring me around on our quads, in the back country of Seymour arm.  We came across this familiar field where these painted horses seemed to be glowing in the shade of some trees.  Anxious to get a good shot I jumped the fence to move in closer.  Intrigued by my presence, and to my surprised these horses decided to come check me out.  They came to visit one by one, and in the right moment with attitude, I had my shot.

An Invitation

10/4/2012 4:07:46 PM

 

Her power is not to be taken lightly, but next to these mossy rocks she gives a little glimpse of what lies beneath.


 

Big Stones

4/27/2010 9:57:15 PM

As every summer, we love to visit Golden Ears park.  The water is glacier fed but we swim it anyway.