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Muskoka, Canada, is brimming with breathtaking spots just waiting to be discovered! My two sons and I cherished our little adventures down the trail to the beach by High Falls in Bracebridge, turning it into our own treasure hunt for wood pieces to craft with. We fondly called it "Treasure Beach," and the stunning view of the falls always made the hike worthwhile. I've collected countless fond memories and just as many photos on my phone from our times there. It's inevitable that one of these cherished moments would find its way into a painting.

This large 48"Wx30"H landscape painting is just the right size for over the sofa or bed, and perfect for reminiscing about your favourite moments in nature!

48"Wx30"H on 1 1/2" canvas 

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When you go kayaking with the whole family there are bound to be stories to tell!  This painting was taken from an afternoon on the river and holds special meaning to me.  Six of us went out, each in our boat, and we had a blast!  From serene views around every bend to water fights and maybe getting a little soaked I knew that there would be lots of great photo references on my phone from the day - and lots of great outdoor memories!

My wish is that this river painting reminds you of your memories in the great outdoors and along beautiful waterways!

30"Wx40"H on 1 1/2" canvas

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How did I miss this hidden gem?  I've lived in Muskoka for years, and finally made it out to Hardy Lake Provincial Park last summer.  We walked the trail to this gem of an island and captured such stunning photos just as the sun was beginning to set through the trees.

When I was back in my studio, I just knew I had to paint this iconic Muskoka island!

48"Wx30"H on 1 1/2" canvas

Experience the beauty of nature with "Walk With Me" - an abstract forest painting inspired by my walks in the forest behind my home. Playful shapes and vibrant colors capture the fun and memories of time spent in nature.

12x12 inch Acrylic on 1 1/2" Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This magnificent pine grows and reaches for the sun along the shores of Smoke Lake in Algonquin Park, Canada.  As my family and I explored the shores of the lake, the beauty of this pine growing toward the sun really caught my eye. 

Back in my studio, as I reached to paint the tall branches and the expressive clouds on this large canvas, I was reminded of the boldness of this tree.  I'm always impressed by the adversity that trees face; winds, sun, rain, snow, and yet ever grow towards the sun.

Painting this pine on a large canvas was my way of sharing that feeling of freedom and strength with you. Imagine hanging it in your home, and every time you look at it, you're right there by the lake in stunning Algonquin Park, sitting by majestic pines.

My wish is that this piece reminds you to keep reaching for your dreams, just like trees reaching for the sky.

36x48 inch Acrylic on 1 1/2" Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Inspired by the quiet moments soaking in the calm of the lakes around my home in Muskoka, Ontario. This Canadian lake painting is a reminder of summer days enjoying the sun and the time to just "do nothing". 

Nothing is quite so cozy as having a warm little cabin getaway to enjoy our Canadian winters!  Whether you're an avid skier, a snowmobile enthusiast, or simply like to sit by an open fire, Ontario winters offer lots to do and enjoy.  Bring a little piece of the winter magic home with this sweet original painting.

In Canada, we learn to embrace every season, especially if you love the outdoors like my family and I do!  So when the field near our home flooded and then turned to ice my boys and I strapped on our skates and embraced the free rink that old man winter had provided.  This painting was inspired by that Canadian winter day with my boys.

This charming 5x7" original acrylic painting is held in a handcrafted solid wood frame, with a small space between the painting and the frame to give the appearance that it is floating within the frame.  

• 5x7" original acrylic painting on birch wood
• framed in 1 1/2" deep solid Poplar wood frame
• wired on the back and ready to hang

The quiet of an early morning paddle on a pristine Canadian lake always soothes the soul.  Bring home memories of your quiet days at the lake with this sweet Muskoka landscape painting.

This charming 5x7" original acrylic painting is held in a handcrafted solid wood frame, with a small space between the painting and the frame to give the appearance that it is floating within the frame.  

• 5x7" original acrylic painting on birch wood
• framed in 1 1/2" deep solid Poplar wood frame
• wired on the back and ready to hang

8x8" oil on gallery wrapped canvas

Each piece in the Exhale Collection was created with the intention to speak of the places where we heal.  Inside of ourselves, in nature, and in the simple beauty of the everyday.

"just as you are" was created to remind us to embrace ourselves exactly how we beautifully are.

The trees in the small Ontario town that I live in must learn to thrive throughout all four of our Canadian seasons from subzero to heatwaves, and everything in between.  I'm in awe of their resilience, and how they can grow to tower above my head on my morning walks.

There is something about their gentle presence that reminds me to stay resilient and not give up, and it is my wish that these colourful Muskoka tree paintings do the same for you.

11x14" oil on gallery wrapped canvas

The crooked trees are the ones that always catch my eye.  

They grow in unexpected ways but always towards the sun.  You can tell that their growth journey hasn't always been easy by the strange directions some of the branches have taken.  But that's what makes them interesting and beautiful.  The imperfections, the uniqueness.  

It wasn't lost on me the metaphors that could be made between trees and us as humans.  I think that even when we face adversities and still forge on, that is when we become most beautiful.  Our crookedness - ever reaching for the sun and refusing to stop blooming makes us who we are.  This tree now has spring buds and I pass it most days when I drive my son to school, but I snapped this photo back in late winter because the crooked branches spoke to me in their "perfect, imperfection".  My apologies for the cheesy song reference... but I do think he's onto something.

11x14" oil on 1 1/2" Gallery Wrapped Canvas

14x18" oil on gallery wrapped canvas

This group of trees "speaks" to me as I drive through my little town in Muskoka, Ontario every morning.  Each tree is growing slightly differently, but still supporting each other, and reminds me of a sisterhood or tribe.

Let this painting remind you of your time in nature and your "tribe".

Gather by the lakeside and enjoy the crisp air of Ontario's cottage country.  Whether you have a cottage here, or just come for a weekend, enjoy the memories by taking a little piece of cottage country home with you with this lake painting.

5x7 acrylic on birch and framed in solid wood Poplar frame.

Sandy beaches, afternoons on the boat, and tiny islands dotting the hundreds of lakes in Ontario.  Summer memories are cherished with this large Canadian landscape painting.

36x48" oil on canvas

The fresh scent of pines towering over still glass-like lakes nurtures our souls and gives us energy after our long Muskoka winters.  Bring home memories of your time at the lake with this classic Canadian landscape painting.

Some months here in Muskoka, it seems to snow every day.  After the snow storms have passed we are left with picture-perfect scenery and everything is fresh and clean.  Trees laden with snow and the skies crisp and blue.  Bring a piece of Canadian wintery magic home with you today with this winter landscape painting.

A classic icon of the Muskoka landscape is the windswept pine tree that grows along shorelines all throughout Ontario's cottage country.  Bring a little of your summer memories home with this colourful acrylic painting.

Acrylic on wood cradle

6x12" - 1 1/2 Depth

It is the little things that seem to make up the best parts of our days.  Moments with family, warm sunny spots, cozy times with a pet, tiny flowers.  I am trying to remind myself to cherish those seemingly little things that add up to be the real and truly important things in my day-to-day life.

I created this piece with these thoughts in mind and I hope that they bring to mind your "little things" that are actually the important things.

18x24" Oil on  1 1/2" gallery wrapped Canvas

I'm so sorry, this piece has been purchased by another collector, please see about a commission here if you would like me to create something similar for you.

Days spent on the lake with family and friends wind down in Muskoka's cottage country with sun-kissed skin, warm breezes, and colourful skies.  I wanted to capture the feeling of a day on the lake withs breezes swaying the branches of trees and skies subtly turning to dusk.  You can bring a little of Muskoka's cottage country memories home with this landscape painting.

Acrylic on wood cradle

6x12" - 1 1/2 Depth

Capturing the morning's light shining through branches of Ontario's iconic tall pine trees was my goal for this painting.  The sun's rays cast hues of reds, oranges, and yellows in stark contrast to the purple and blue early morning shadows over a still lake.  Bring a little of Muskoka's cottage country home with this acrylic landscape painting.

Acrylic on wood cradle

6x12" - 1 1/2 Depth

Islands dot the many lakes in Ontario, Canada where families flock to enjoy summer vacations with swimming, boating, and fishing.  Bring your summer memories home with this Canadian landscape artwork!  

Acrylic on wood cradle

6x12" - 1 1/2 Depth

I'm so sorry, this piece has been purchased by another collector, please see about a commission here if you would like me to create something similar for you.

Some of my most cherished moments are walking our dog Copper through the paths around our home.  My son often joins us and the fresh air, filtered light, and good company heal my soul.  May this original landscape painting remind you of the natural places you go to refuel your energy.