Sunday, November 20, 2011

2011 Christmas Art Show



The Watland's
Sunday, December 11th 1:30-6:00
10927 Eva Road, Lake Country, BC, Canada

Consider this event as the calm before the storm of holiday activity. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of browsing Dave's recent artworks, sip on some hot apple cider and enjoy the music of Norm Strauss.

Known for his paintings of stones and streambeds, Dave continues to be inspired to paint new works every year.“It is nature’s wealth of color, shapes and composition that inspires me to paint.”

Norm is a veteran concert/recording artist who has toured extensively in Canada, Europe and parts of the USA, Norm is an engaging storyteller and powerful performer who has been delighting fans of authentic music for years. He has recorded 14 full-length solo recording projects and appeared on 8 compilation and live compilation projects released both here in Canada and Europe.

www.normstrauss.com

Hope to see you! Mark your calendars!

Sunbathing -11.5"x28" Oil on Canvas

Heart of the Matter -16"x16" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Eternal -30"x40" Oil on Canvas


Eternal gives the feeling of being below the water looking up or catching a reflection above the water.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Wednesday, September 7, 2011



Friends,

Hope to see you at this years Artwalk 2011, happening this weekend in Lake Country!

Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11, 10am-5pm

I am excited about showing a number of new works.
I will be in the Large gym against the bleachers.

Dave Watland

www.artwalk.ca


Lake Country ArtWalk, the largest of its kind in the BC interior, showcases original works of art and live performances created by visual and performing artists living in the Okanagan Valley. More than 300 artists of all media are exhibiting over 3000 original works of art. The event plays host to over 7000 visitors.
Lake Country Community Complex
10241 Bottomwood Lake Rd, Lake Country, BC

Only a Toonie ($2)

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011

Venice Conversations-48"x24" Oil on Canvas


Can you hear the two conversations taking place... make up your own.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

My Lake Country Oil on Canvas 24"x48"


This is where I call home "My Lake Country" as seen in the fall.

Morning Walk- 10"x10" Oil on Canvas


A coffee in my hand a friend by my side and this it what inspired "Morning Walk"

Horizon- Oil on Canvas 12"x9"


This was simply a cure for "painter's block", just putting paint on a canvas can get you painting again.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Message in a Bottle 60"x36" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

…. living in wine country, we often hear “bring more wine” from those outside the Okanagan, in this painting Message in a Bottle notice the attention to detail and perhaps Dave Watland’s sense of humor. “It is nature’s wealth of colour, shapes and composition that inspires me to paint.”

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Wapiti Winter Wonderland-12"x36" Oil on Canvas


This paintings was inspired by a road trip to Alberta with my daughter, we took the Yellowhead back and just north of Jasper we saw a herd of Elk (Wapiti) and I got a few good reference pictures. It was a great weekend with my daughter and a inspiration to my painting.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Dave Watland's Christmas Art Show



Thank you for those that were able to attend my third Christmas Art Show. I felt it was a great success.
We had a count of 82 people that came through an I sold 5 paintings.

Thank you also to Graham Ord for providing such great music.

Autumn Allure 18"x24" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Kaleidoscope Stones 60"x48" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Paraguay Morning 24"x36" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

My wife and I had an opportunity to go to Paraguay with Operation Christmas Child. We delivered 6,120 boxes to seven different communities in Paraguay. One morning we were hiking along a mountain road and I saw this colorful rooster.

Stepping Stones 15" x 40" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Reflections 24"x 28"Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A Secret Place-16"x24" Oil on Canvas


In this painting the composition was real but the colours and rock shapes I've played with. As the space fades in the upper left corner I imagined a few leaves casting a gentle shadow onto the rocks below. The secret place is actually in my mind.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Creation Smiles 34.5"x18" Oil on Canvas


Sometimes creation smiles right back at ya.

Streamline 18"x 36" Oil on Canvas


I love the interaction between water and rocks. Detail and distortion.

Pick Up Sticks 18"x24" Oil on Canvas


Remember pick up sticks, this scene reminds me of that game.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Tree Line 6"x9" Medium Coffee on Watercolor Board

SOLD

This is one of a few coffee paintings that I have done. I'm exploring with different brands of coffee. One of the benefits of painting with coffee is the delightful smell. Of course you would have to buy one to experience that.

"Rivers" Studio Study 36"x36" Acrylic on Canvas


On Feb 5th 2010, I was asked to do a live paint for a Help Haiti Fund Relief.
This is a studio study that I did prior to the event. I call it "Rivers... Studio Study" The scriptures say The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.

Fall Beauty 8"x10" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

There is a power line about 10 km from our cabin and in the fall it has groves of colorful aspen trees.
It was an easy painting to name.

Two Apples 11"x14" mixed media on canvas

SOLD

This is a part of a fruit series, I will be posting the others soon.