What Grows Here, 26 x 46 inches , watercolour

I am delighted to announce that one of my favourite springtime paintings, titled “What Grows Here,” has been accepted into the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour’s 100th Anniversary Exhibition. The exhibition will be held at the esteemed Roberts Gallery in Toronto from May 15th to 29th, 2025. Opening reception March 15th 1- 4 pm , I hope to see you there!

“What Grows Here” was inspired by the ravines of Ontario, where I spent my childhood. These vibrant wildflower light catchers emerge briefly in the spring, capturing the sun’s energy before the forest canopy unfolds. The painting depicts various species, including the “mourning cloak” butterfly, white and red trilliums, yellow trout lilies, bloodroot, wild ginger, hepatica, and a hint of mayapple in the background, complemented by sugar maple buds. All elements are set within a Carolinian forest, which encompasses remnants of glacial moraine left behind by the last ice age. Regrettably, due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and city sprawl, these forest pockets are becoming increasingly rare.