Nan Goodship
Plein Air
Whenever the weather permits, I eagerly venture out with my painting kit, seeking an intriguing location that captures my imagination. This expedition is more than just a search for a scene; it’s an immersive experience where my surroundings dictate the mood and essence of my art. This quiet, focused attention I give to the environment translates into spontaneous gestures on the page. It’s an appreciative gaze that celebrates the endless lines, colours, and shapes offered by the natural world. Each brushstroke is a tribute to these elements, a way to capture their ephemeral beauty. The resulting works, whether matted or framed, are not just paintings; they are moments of nature captured through my eyes. They are an invitation to viewers to pause and appreciate the subtle yet profound beauty that surrounds us, often unnoticed in our busy lives.

A Favourite Place on Arbutus Island
Watercolour
15"x11"

Above South Bay
Watercolour
11"x15"

Arbutus Over the Bay
Watercolour
15"x11"

Forest in Layers
Watercolour
15"x11"

Life and Death: Forest Floor
Watercolour
15"x11"

Looking at Vancouver Island
Watercolour
15"x11"

Looking Over The Edge
Watercolour
15"x11"

New Life in an Old Stump
Watercolour
15"x11"

Regeneration
Watercolour
15"x11"

Savary Island Beach
Watercolour
15"x11"

Summer Forest
Watercolour
11"x15"

Tall and Small
Watercolour
11"x15"

The Cedar
Watercolour and pencil
15"x22"

Wild Cherry Tree #1
Watercolour
11"x15"

Wild Cherry Tree #1
Watercolour
11"x15"

Wild Cherry Tree #2
Watercolour
15"x11"