Been watching climbing comps lately and got to thinking about the good old days. A quick sketch of a possible corner piece for #drawingaugust #stainedglasspattern #stainedglass #rockclimbingMissed a few days of #drawingaugust as we were away, but here’s a preliminary sketch of a pattern of Lacy Falls. #stainedglasspatternAt Brooks Medieval Faire. These guys are nutsDay 10 of #drawingaugust A gargoyle #stainedglasspattern that needs some work but has potential a a creepy #suncatcherSince we are heading south this weekend, some hoodoos. #drawingaugust #stainedglasspattern#internationalcatday #drawingaugust #stainedglasspattern –
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Looks a little better with a little more detail? #afraidtostop #afraidtogoon #drawingaugust
Triceratops. Needs work I think, but I like the pattern. #drawingaugust #dinosaurs #experiment
Day 6 of #drawingaugust This time I put a bit of effort into it. A drawing and #stained glass pattern!
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#sailing #sailboats #suncatcher #pointalism #lotsofdots
I’m thinking a corner piece for a window? #drawingaugust I think I could have fun with the glass for this one. –
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#stainedglasspattern #birdwing #experiments
A strawberry suncatcher? #drawingaugust
#drawingaugust Not making a stained glass pattern from this one. #gotdistracted #
Day 2 of #drawingaugust — a stunningly-red Aquilegia encountered on Mound Island
#columbine #imaginethecolours #broughtons #stainedglasspattern #aquilegiaformosa ##beautifulbc
It’s #drawingaugust I’m gonna try and combine working on my pathetic sketching skills and simplifying for potential #stainedglass patterns. Wish me luck.
Trying for a T-Rex. Not sure I got him. #symmetryishardInstagram #1832963479000988068_268992243Mini feathers…just because they make me happy.I wonder what he’s got to be grumpy about?#owls #stainedglass #copperfoil #birds #birdart
Today’s bunnies…Another great handmade knife by my son—this time a lead came knife for #stainedglass
#knifemaking #handmade #leadlight #leadknifeI don’t know why I make these. They are a finicky pain that aren’t very solid. –
-#butilikethem #trees #stainedglassA modified copy of a piece that I just “sold.” And right at the last minute I out a tiny heat fracture in it. Grrrrrrrr!
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#stainedglass #tinyflaws #humpbackwhale #copperfoil
Absolutely no whining allowed. #glorious #ivebeenwaiting #perfectweatherSigh. Just a few short weeks ago. Lacy Falls in the Broughtons.@nanaimoyachtcharters #sailing
#sailboatselfies #charters #cruisingpnw #boating #beautifulbc #pnw #waterfalls
First time ina Turbo Beaver the upgraded model of DeHavilland’s iconic Beaver. A great way to get from @nanaimoyachtcharters to #yvr
#sailing #pnw #charter #cruising #classicplanes
Crossing the Strait in what Environment Canada predicted was 10-15 knots. Hah!Grey day in Secret Cove. Anchored in the south arm for the first time since we were here with C and R Shack.Things you do t want wrapped around your keel in the middle of the Strait of Georgia. #lineforsaleHumpback count is up to an even dozen. And that doesn’t include Minkes, porpoises and dolphins. –
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#humpbackwhale #pnw #sealife @nanaimoyachtcharters #cruising #sailing #boatchartersI just can’t resist a colourful fungi!Morning in Von Donop Inlet. –
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#atanchor #itsthelife #cruising #pnw #beautifulbcTied up at Shoal Bay. Never been here before but will definitely be back!
About to check out the U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay. Stunning returned Kwakwaka’wakw artifactsWhales. Huh. Now you see them, now you don’t. But trust me, he’s there…somewhere.Exploring Mound Island and environs.Sun showers, rainbows and humpbacks … a good first day in the Broughtons.
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@nanaimoyachtcharters #pnw #sailing #cruising #beautifulbcPort Harvey. Rainy but who cares…we are back in the Broughtons!Tied up at Blind Channel. First docking this year!The calm after the storm. Gowland Harbour across from Campbell River. It was blowing 30+last night when we pulled in.
Running down wind in 25 knots and surfing down the waves. Woohoo!A nice downwind sail in 10 knots. Heading north!Home Sweet Home. At least for a while…Guess who’s going sailing?