Upon Reflection

Here is a different view of a pacific northwest coastline... along the quiet back waters where low tide sets the table for terrestrial diners.  Do you see who I'm talking about?  The Kimball Gallery show runs until Sept. 17th, drop by for a look. :)

Good friends make my day!

BABC members Bob Gordon, Miz Jill and the Commodore himself came to see my show of new paintings at the Kimball Gallery today.  We have shared so many extraordinary adventures together, it's a pretty amazing group of friends... including the ones in absentia.  I am blessed.  :)

New Paintings showing at the Kimball Gallery

This collection of paintings showcases our extraordinary PNW coastlines.  Inspired by kayak trips from Haida Gwaii to Vaughn Bay, it's dedicated to my friends, mentors and fellow scalawags of the BABC, you know who you are.  Barely Adequate Boaters Club members have been plying coastal waters for decades, their adventures are the stuff of legend (or at least some great fish tales).  Organizational skills of Commodore, CW "Crash" Clark and his best Mate, Miz Jill, are only surpassed by their fishing prowess.  Our ensign is adventure and we know how to find it.  Pacific Coastlines have much to offer the most intrepid heart and it gives me great pleasure to share a glimpse of it with you.

The show runs from August 21 to Sept. 20 at the Kimball Espresso Gallery  6950 Kimball Drive, Gig Harbor WA  (253) 858-2625

Day Break

From breakers to flat calm at sunrise, being there for the experience it is what it's all about :)

Afternoon Snooze

The Bunsby Islands off the NW coast of Vancouver Isl. are sea otter haven.  The Checklescet Bay Ecological Reserve was set up to help them reestablish their range after being decimated by hunting by the 1800's.  (in 1911 an estimated 500 sea otters remained scattered in small groups from northern Alaska to California)  They are thriving here, enjoying a kelp bed on a hot afternoon, flippers held high to cool off in the light breeze.  Happy otters.  :)

Evening Break

Late afternoon light where a gentle Pacific surge meets volcanic rock.   This has been happening for millennia.... with or without our notice or appreciation.  Comforting somehow, although not always this tranquil.

Tide Pool

Tide pools collect an amazing array of organisms, this one features aggregate anemone and black turban snails.  Bunsby Island beaches did not disappoint.