Tara Ireland, Hornby Island

As a child I was always fascinated with the effects of light on water. As a painter, the fascination continues, and my desire is to capture the experience of the westcoast landscape.

I love the minimalism of our coastline, the Distillation of the elements - Earth, Air, Water - the movement of the sky and the sea, and always, the light - how it effects the elements, the landscape that surrounds us.

Painting outdoors is often a challenge, but it allows me to keep a closer connection to the elements.