Arctic Impressions

October 01, 2019David McEown

The following paintings and video clips were inspired by a recent expedition to Baffin Island and Greenland.

“Iceberg Reflections #4”, 15 x22 watercolour.

Wildlife, landscapes and painting impressions by David are merged together in this short video. (thanks to Cory Trepanier for additional footage)

“Walrus Island”, 15 x22 inches watercolour. Inspired during a polar bear stalking walrus during our zodiac excursion to walrus island.

“Walrus Island”, 15 x22 inches watercolour, (sold).

South Baffin Island n.1

Polar Bear, Cape Mercy (sold)

South Baffin Island n.2

Crossing The Arctic Circle n.2

Arctic seascape series.

Painting aboard the RCGS Resolute

Waiting for the light.

Tundra Forest

Sunset n.1, Frobisher Bay (sold)

Mists we have seen

Greenland

It is inspiring and mesmerizing to witness the Ilulissat Icefjord. This UNESCO world Heritage site is located on the west coast of Greenland, 250 km north of the Arctic Circle. The enormous glacial ice stream which comes from one of the fastest and most active glaciers in the world is quite a challenge to paint as there isn’t paper large enough! I had time to interpret the scene, paint and contemplate how climate change has an impact on Greenland. Unfortunately 2019 was a record year for the ice cap melting.

“Ilulissat Icefjord”, 15 x 44 inches , (diptych watercolour). Time Lapse painting video of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO world Heritage Site in Greenland.

“Ilulissat Icefjord”, 15 x 44 inches , (diptych watercolour)

Time Lapse painting video of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO world Heritage Site in Greenland.

Ilulissat Icefjord - 15in x 44 in watercolour, available for sale

“iceberg n.21” , 15 x22 inches, watercolour

“It Is hard to express in words the beauty of nature’s sculpting forces and light that illuminates an iceberg’s journey.”

Enter Greenland n.3

Enering Greenland n.1

Disko Island n.1

Disko Island n.2

Painting from the bow of the RCGS Resolute

After the Storm n.3

Fire and Ice, Baffin Island . (photo David McEown)

For more paintings circumnavigating the arctic that includes the North Pole, please visit my Arctic Galleries Page.

Drawn to Water

July 10, 2019David McEown

“Okavango Dream”, 30 x 22 inches, watercolour, (available for sale)

The following paintings and short videos were Inspired by a recent painting trip on the Chobe River and the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It was not hard for the soul to be stirred by the ancient rhythms that vibrate in the African landscape and the magnificent wild creatures that still cling on in the remaining national parks and private reserves. We travelled often by water and that’s where the magic can often be found!

Many thanks to Pangolin Photo Safaris for outfitting and hosting us and for Daisy Gilardini’s additional video.

Video and painting Impressions of wildlife encounters along from Botswana's Chobe River and in the Okavango Delta.