Doggy Lake, Pinecrest BC

“Doggy Lake, Pinecrest, Whistler BC” brings back wonderful memories of a morning I painted by its shores with a dear friend, also an artist. The two of us painted happily together, sharing the peaceful solitude of this quiet spot near our cabin.

This particular day was perfectly calm and slightly overcast, setting a serene mood. The lake's surface was smooth and still, allowing the surrounding fir and pine trees to be reflected in the water, creating a mirror image of the forest. In the distance, the mountains were veiled in a haze, lending an ethereal quality to the backdrop. The tranquility I felt came directly from this beauty and calmness of the lake. As an added delight, we got to enjoy the sounds of nature – that of bullfrogs, and birds like the varied thrush and warblers flying around us.

Painting outdoors (en plein air) always presents its challenges; at this wild location, we keep a respectful eye out for bears and coyotes (I always have my bear spray handy!). As fate would have it, a black wolf came fairly close on this day, before moving on, allowing us to continue our painting.

I’m happy that this painting successfully captured the profound sense of delight we both felt that day, painting side-by-side, each lost in our own view of the landscape, fully immersed in nature's beauty and sounds.

This artwork is available at Stockhome Designin Vancouver. Please visit to view in person!