A New Day—Waiting For the Kids

“A New Day—Waiting for the Kids” features the Stockdale Homestead cabin on Pinecrest Lake, BC. Built in 1934, it was the first cabin established on the lake. Today, it serves a simple purpose: storing community paddle boards.

I love experiencing the early morning quiet here. The only sounds are the birds—the buzzy songs of the Pine Siskins and the chick-a-dee-dee-dee call of the Black-capped Chickadees. I wanted to capture the light at this time, with soft colours of pink, gold, and green reflecting off the water like a mirror. Trees frames the small, rustic cabin, deepening that sense of quiet.

I wanted the title to point to the energy to come. This tranquil scene is a moment of calm neighbours come to enjoy the lake. It’s the peace before the sound of children laughing—one of my favourite sounds—arrives with the families and their shovels and pails.

I hope this painting gives you that same sense of peace and the pleasant feeling of waiting for a great new day to begin in Beautiful British Columbia.

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