Art Portfolio
Anne captures that perfect time and place, the best of the day, and translates it with the stroke of a brush.
Time Stands Still While Water Flows
The rocks seem solid and fixed, but a time passes the current wears them down, changing both the shape of the granite and the path of the water.
The Beauty of Impermanence
Day by day leaves change colour, dropping when they are ready. And each day through fall a new and beautiful scene is revealed.
Lush in the Colour Green
Rich Greens and peaceful waterways great you as you head north in Saskatchewan to the boreal marshland and forests. North to the prairies and south of the tundra.
Water Waits
A rocky shore in Muskoka, where on a quiet day the water reflects the surroundings like magic.
Tide Sneaking In (at White Rock)
Looking west from the beach at White Rock, B.C. towards the San Juan Islands and Point Roberts. Despite a rain shower in the distance the water sparkles in the sun.
Water Falls
Water cascading down from rocky shelf to the next level gives a sense of delicate force. Smokey Hollow, Waterdown.
Water Rushes
The energy from this Muskoka creek churning in spring is captivating. Near High Falls, Bracebridge.
Okanagan Spring
There is a delightful contrast in colours and textures surrounding Kelowna that made this such fun to paint.
Vineyard with a View
The sloping hillsides surrounding Okanagan Lake are so relaxing in the golden spring light. And lovely to admire from a winery terrace!
Can You Imagine
The prettiest little waterfalls on a Muskoka hike, that I can’t resist painting. Can you imagine how the water, the light, and the rocks have changed hour by hour and century by century?
Love This Land
A beautiful shadowy trail at the top of the Sea to Sky gondola in BC on a fine September day. Inspired to layer on a transparent Canadian flag merging with the land.
Winter in Town
It snowed and snowed, and tires carved out colourful swirls under the setting sun. On Taylor’s Street in Gravenhurst.
Jasper Trail
On a bright fresh day hiking along Maligne Canyon this very big rock was looking down from above the path. Stunning colours tucked in lush green. Jasper 2023.
A Place in the Sun
Where would you like to sit and watch the world float on by? I found it on lazy day hike along the North branch of the Muskoka River.
Goodnight August
As the sun sets on a hot humid day in late August the drama of a southern Ontario sky never disappoints.
Quiet Light
A quiet moment to enjoy the gorgeous morning light over Sunwapta Lake at the toe of the Athabasca Glacier.
Umbrella Weather
On a cold day in late June the light filtered through a mix of rain and snow. Still the soft blue of Lake Louise warmed my heart.
Sleeping Islands 2
Looking offshore along BC’s Sea to Sky highway is a stunning view of blues.
Sleeping Islands 1
The Gulf Islands along the Sea to Sky highway in British Columbia offer a meditative view.
Orange Crush
White birch with an orange leafy background, with Dundas Valley far in the distance. Juried into Art at Seven Innovation No.5 running Feb 13 to June 18 2025.
Scarlet Flutter
Autumn walk on a warm day in southern Ontario, vibrant colours framing the view. Juried into Art at Seven Innovation No.5 running Feb 13 to June 18 2025.
Summer Glow
Time worn rocks basking in the sunshine on a hot summer afternoon, with the splash of the waterfall as the soundtrack.
Mystic Forest
The filtered sunlight gives a mysterious glow on this walk through the trees.
The Dock of the Bay
The summer sun low over the bay at Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, Ontario.
Double Take, Pyramid Lake
Reflecting on the reflection of Alberta mountain peaks at Pyramid Lake, near Jasper.
Golden Canopy
Walking out to the boardwalk on Grindstone Marshes Trail. Fall colours never disappoint. Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario
That One Winter Day
Sun shining, fresh smell of snow, feeling free on skis. Arrowhead Provincial Park, Muskoka.
When the Wind Blew the Donut Down
The morning after a stormy night, when the iconic sprinkle donut on top of @sunshinedoughnuts came down. March 2023.
Blue Sky Day
There’s no limit to a sky this blue.
Autumn Riot
A riot of colour downstream of Tea Lake Dam, on a drive through Algonquin Park.
Tree with a View
Enjoyed the blue water and blue sky after first gondola ride. Sea to Sky, BC.
In the Clouds
View from Whistler, looking down at the clouds floating among mountain peaks. Before the snow on a sunny chilly day in early autumn.
Tangled Hold
On the trail near rocky shore of Muskoka River, with lovely layers of rocks basking in the sun. Bracebridge, Ontario.
Settled
Hiking the North Branch of the Muskoka river, along sheets of sun-baked rock, boulders settled in place, and sparkling shores in view.
Right of Way
Driving up to Pemberton BC, the traffic stops at the wild horse crossing. Selected for Burlington Find Arts Association Juried Show, October 2023.
Shannon Creek
Nearby Shannon Falls, BC, the creek is not quite dry. Water trickles and pools amongst rocks of all sizes.
Ghost Tree
Algonquin Park in the Fall, with the rustle of the leaves, and scent of the forest, and mirror-like reflections that dazzle.
Eight Trees
A cool walk in the woods on a hot summer day enjoying nature at it’s best. Wilson Fall’s Trail, Bracebridge
Water’s Edge
A snapshot along the shore as the Muskoka River moves through the woods. Work accepted in to the All Guilds Juried Show, Art Gallery of Burlington, 2023.
Floating
Getting close to the water, finding a waterlily bloom looking back at you, saying “Yes, Monet was here”.