Drawn to the Rockies Series

I took a trip through the Canadian Rockies in June / July 2026…. whilst the weather didn’t live up to expectations (rain, cloud, fog, even some snow), the views certainly did. Travelling through Jasper, Banff, Kananaskis, Canmore and Kootenay’s, we explored the recovering fire-damaged landscape, spectacular peaks and crystal clear lakes.

Sketches

Throughout the trip, I took ink sketches of the views. Whilst I have fantasies of doing these plein-air in situ, this proved almost impossible due to the rain and an impatient dog; therefore, photos and subsequent evening sketches of each peak were drawn. These formed the backbone and inspiration for the painting style and look of the paintings that followed.

Paintings

The series contains 7 Original Oil Paintings, including three smaller colour studies and four larger pieces. Each piece features a view intended to capture the feeling and experience of visiting that location, whilst incorporating elements of the previously drawn line sketches.

In addition, two sketched photographs completed the series, offering a unique perspective on capturing both the present and past of a viewed landscape.

Kidd. Oil on Canvas. 12 x 12 in. $275 CAD

Floe. Oil on Canvas. 30 x 48 in. $1750 CAD

Castle. Oil on Canvas. 30 x 48 in. $1750 CAD

Athabasca Falls. Oil on Canvas. 48 x 36 in. $1825 CAD

Hilda. Oil on Canvas. 30 x 48 in. $1750 CAD

Robson. Oil on Canvas. 12 x 12 in. $275 CAD

Andromeda. Mixed Media Photograph. 12 x 16 in. $175 CAD

Wapiti. Oil on Canvas. 12 x 12 in. $275 CAD

Athabasca Peak. Mixed Media Photograph. 12 x 16 in. $175 CAD

Limited Edition Prints

12 × 16in. 10 Edition Print Run

Fine Art Print
$125 CAD