WEEK 52-The End-Oil on Linen 10"x10"

SOLD

This is "The End" of my Painting a Week. One year ago, 52 paintings later, it has been a fun project.
I want to thank all of those that have followed through out the year and to those that have purchased a painting.
One of the most common comments is that the paintings look better than they do in the blog. It's true.
This painting is me on the left and my good friend Ed on the right, riding off on a horse hunt. I painted it from a photo my daughter took of us.

As I look to 2009 I'm not sure what I'll be painting or how many I'll paint. If you have a scene you would like to commission me to paint, drop me an email. There are still 28 paintings unsold so have a browse.

WEEK 51-Evening's Glow-Oil on Canvas -10"x10"

SOLD

I look outside and there is about a foot and a half of snow, and it's cold ,sooo.... I figured I would warm things up with a red sunset burning in the sky kind of painting. Doesn't that feel better?

WEEK 50-Corey Doak-Oil on Linen -10"x10"

Sold

Corey's one of my favorite local musicians. He played for my Christmas Art Show, despite minus 19 temperatures there was still a great turnout. Thank you to Corey Doak and to all that braved the cold weather.

WEEK 49-Orchard-Acrylic on Canvas -10"x10"

SOLD

An impressionistic okanagan orchard scene. We live in such a beautiful part of the world.

WEEK 48 - 17th Ave.-Oil on Canvas - 10" x 10"

SOLD


We dropped our son off at Ambrose University this past September. We went out for dinner on 17th ave. and this painting was from that experience.

WEEK 47-Peppers-10"x10" Oil on Canvas

My favorite vegetable.

WEEK 46-Weathered Trees-10"x10" Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

When you climb high where the winds blow strong you will find trees that look like this. Some of us may have faced a few strong winds and can identify with these trees.

WEEK 45 - Feather -Oil on Canvas -10"x10"

SOLD

Feathers are one of the epidermal growths that form the distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on birds. This one got disengaged.

WEEK 44 - Birch View - Oil on Canvas 10" x 10"

SOLD

Another birch tree memory.

WEEK 43 - Autumn Sings - Oil on Linen 10" x 10"

Sold

Inspired by a walk in the woods with my artist friend Jim Hayes. Jim, thanks for sharing that time with me.

WEEK 42 - Grizzly - Oil on Linen 10" x 10"

Sold


Had a interesting encounter with a grizzly two weeks ago. I was hunting with a friend of mine and he spotted a bear down a logging road. Thinking it was a black bear and we might get a good picture, I turned around and we headed down the road towards the bear. The bear which turned out to be a grizzly was not spooked and as we came to a stop, about 20 yards away, the bear turned and charged us.
This painting depicts his stance after the charge. I choose to put the bear in a more natural setting.

WEEK 41 - Okanagan Hills - Oil on Canvas 10" x 10"

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”
quoted by Nelson Mandela

WEEK 40 - Rockies - Oil on Canvas 10" x 10"

Having travelled through the Rockies so much this summer, I thought it was time to paint them. This is somewhere between Canmore and Field.

WEEK 39-High Country-Oil on Canvas-10"x10"

Sold

This is a impressionistic view of the Kootenays. I'm exploring with my style. Stay tuned.

WEEK 38-Nestled For Winter-Oil on Canvas-10"x10"

Fall is here, I love the contrast of leaves and rocks.

Summer Nights as a set

Sold

Taking a Small Break

Taking a week or so off, will catch up on my painting a week on the fisrt week of October.
Thanks for following.

Dave

WEEK 37 - Summer Night 2 -Oil on Canvas -10"x10"

Sold


In the evenings we get out the guitars and harmonica, roast a few marshmellows and have the REST of our lives.

WEEK 36 - Summer Night -Oil on Canvas -10"x10"

Sold


Feeling a little exhausted after Artwalk, but back at it. This painting is a glimpse of summer nights in the Kootenays.
This will be a series of three paintings which can be displayed side by side.

WEEK 35 - Apple -Oil on Canvas -10"x10"

A Start of Pat R.'s private collection(sold)

One of the many blessings of living in the Okanagan Valley is fresh apples in the fall.

WeEK 33 & WEEK 34 - Laundry Day-Oil on Canvas - 10" x 10"

This set is sold

This painting is conjured up from the memories of my mother hanging laundry when we lived on the farm.
I have included Week 33 because it is two paintings that make a set.

WEEK 32 Hay Field - Oil on Canvas - 10" x 10"

We made a trip to Alberta to celebrate my mother's 90th Birthday, and I was inspired by a hay field and the memories of baling when I was younger. The only difference was our bales were square.

WEEK 31-Two Brookies- Oil on Canvas-10"x10"

Caught these two brook trout at a small lake a kilometer from our cabin.

WEEK 30-Cabin View-Oil on Canvas 10"x10"

Sold

This is the scene from our cabin window.

WEEK 29-Banana Time-Oil on Canvas 10"x10"

They say that if you were to be stuck on an island and you only had one food source, this would be it.
I love banana's, banana cream pie, banana bread, etc.

WEEK 28-Kalamalka Lake-Oil on Canvas 10"x10"

Sold

I live in an area called Lake Country, and this painting is inspired by the countless lake views that we expereince living here.

WEEK 27-Fir Mountain-Oil on Canvas 10"x10"

Sold

This is inspired from a trip to the Kootenay's with our family. It was a great 5 days of being unplugged.

Week 26-Rock Harmony-Watercolour 10"x10"

SOLD

Here's a watercolour for those that love my watercolour rocks.

WEEK 25 - White Wine - Oil on Canvas - 10" x 10"

SOLD

This happens to be my favorite white wine made by a local winery Arrowleaf Cellars.

WEEK 24 -Birch Trees- Oil on canvas-10"x10"

This painting is sold

This is from one of my spring hikes, when everything is so green and fresh.

WEEK 23-Loon- Acrylic on Linen-10"x10"

This painting is sold

Did a little fishing with a friend last week and I caught a nice brown trout, and then as I was releasing him this Loon came under our boat and snatched it. Click on loon to hear sound

WEEK 22-Chipmunk on tree - Acrylic on Linen-10"x10"

I went on a field trip out to Sugar Lake with a good friend and artist Jim Hayes. We sat at this picnic site and this little chipmunk put on a show for us. Thanks for the great day Jim and thanks for posing chipmunk.

WEEK 21-Venetian Mask-Oil on Linen 10" x 10"

When we were in Venice last fall, we went to a masquerade party that was held on our ship. This is the venetian mask my wife wore, she had a dress to match, and I must say she looked stunning.

WEEK 20 -Favorite Mug - Oil on Linen 10" x 10"

NOT FOR SALE

Mid morning or mid afternoon, I like to have a cup of coffee in my favorite mug.

WEEK 19 - Happy Mother's Day - Oil on Canvas 10" x 10"

This painting not for sale
This is for my great wife and the Mother of our children...Pam.
Did you know that this was the hundredth anniversary of Mother's Day?
I felt it was time to give a try at painting portraits.

WEEK 18 - Baku Bedroom - Oil on Linen 10" x 10"

NOT FOR SALE

In this painting I was captured by the light lighting up the items in the room.
My son stayed in this room for three months in Baku Azerbijan.

WEEK 17 - Fall Leaves - Oil on Linen 10" x 10"

This painting is sold

Finished this one with 32 minutes to spare.

WEEK 16- Orange -Oil on Canvas-10"x10"

Sold to a private Collection
One of my favorite snacks.

WEEK 15- Rose -Oil on Canvas-10"x10"

Not for Sale

The journey of a "Painting a Week" has been kind of like a journal, painting from places I've been or painting as the spirit directs and reflecting on life's highs and lows. This painting "Rose" is dedicated to a man in our community who lost his wife two weeks ago. At the funeral, attendees were asked to bring a rose, I was unable to attend, but felt led to do this painting which will be given to her husband Alan.

In memory of Cathy Paeth, January 20, 1956 - March 29, 2008.

WEEK 14-Lemon and eggs-Oil on Linen-10"x10"

Sold to a private Collection
Thought I would play with a bit of still life. This painting reminds me of a well made caesar salad. The two key ingredients are eggs and lemon. Hope I've made you hungry.

WEEK 13-Nice Hats, Villefranche-Oil on Linen-10"x10"

This Painting is Sold


This is from the seaside village of Villefranche (Nice). I spent the day there walking around, painting and drinking lattes. Their beach storefronts were very attractive and added to the stroll through the quaint village. I'm calling this "Nice Hats", yes, pun intended.

WEEK 12-Venice in the Morning-Oil on Canvas -10"x10"

Sold

Due to a number of requests, I will paint a few more paintings from our Mediterranean Trip.
This was our second day in Venice, and I got up early and walked through the city. The sky was clear and the angle of the morning sun was creating some great pics. This is fittingly called, Venice in the Morning.

WEEK 11-Rock Ballot-Oil on Canvas-10"x10"

Sold to a private Collection
Rocks have been a popular subject of mine now for about five years. Here's a couple of things to ponder.
Can you imagine a river without rocks? It would be a muddy trough. Can you imagine the sound of a stream or a river if there were no rocks in it? It would sound like a mud slide. For me the visual of rocks conjures up memories of walks along a mountain stream or the roar of a raging river. I'm glad God placed rocks here and there for our pleasure.

WEEK 10-Tucker's Deck-Oil on Canvas-10"x10"

SOLD

This is our dog Tucker, his summer's are best enjoyed lounging on our deck. It is easier painting a subject that is close to your heart. Tucker is a special dog.

Some of you have expressed more paintings from our Mediterranean Trip, if your one of them drop me a comment or a email.
I have 42 paintings yet to do, my goal is to paint life experiences, special moments, some experimental pieces, so keep a watch and I love to hear your feedback or your requests.

Some of you have also expressed difficulty posting a comment. If you click on the button anonymous, you don't need a google account to comment, so just click anonymous, fill in your comment and push "publish your comment".

WEEK 9-Lavington Creek-Oil on Linen-10" x 10"

Sold to a private Collection
This is a creek by our cabin. I was out there this past week and had a very restful few days to just reflect and think.
As I was going for a morning walk, this scene begged me to paint it.

Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes - every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impression upon the soul of man.
Orison Sweet Marden

WEEK 8 - Gulls on ice - Oil on canvas - 10" x 10"

SOLD

Went for a walk along the waterfront in downtown Kelowna and saw these seagulls congregating on the ice near the marina. It was a great day and kind of felt like spring.

I want to capture the little things that we often miss because we are too busy. It is in this that I find my challenges as an artist, to take everyday experiences and turn them into paintings. Hope you enjoy!

I'm a bit early posting this painting.

WEEK 7 - Winter Rest _Oil on Canvas - 10" x 10"

Sold to a private Collection
We have a bird feeder outside our kitchen window and we get lot of enjoyment watching the chickadees feed throughout the winter. I gave my daughter the task of naming this one and she calls it "Winter Rest".

I have been at this now for seven weeks and my days seem full as I explore new mediums and paint every day inspirations.

Thank you again for all those that have been supportive and encouraging. If you haven't yet left a comment please do so. I look forward to your responses.

WEEK 6 - Wood Stock - Oil on Canvas 10" x 10"

Sold to a private Collection
Our winter here has delivered a bit more snow than usual. Our neighbor took a tree down and piled the wood along the side of the road, with all the snow we've had I thought it made for a great painting.

WEEK 5 - The Shortcut - Oil on Canvas -10"x10"

Sold to a private Collection
This is a painting of a route that I will take when I go for a afternoon coffee. I call it The Shortcut.
I will have more paintings from our Mediterranean Trip, but for this month I will be doing some local inspirations.

I will be posting February's Painting of the Week on the 4th, 11th, 18th and the 25th of this month.

Be sure to also check out my ongoing Face off cartoon blog.

Thank you for following my Painting a Week Blog, your comments and emails are most encouraging.

WEEK 4 - Gondolier, Grand Canal - Oil on Canvas 10" x 10"

Did you know a gondolier, under Venetian law, must have been born in Venice to practice this profession. On our trip to Venice this year we saw many gondolas, mostly transporting tourists.

Please enter your vote for your favorite painting for this month or leave a comment in the comment section below. If you are interested in purchasing any of the four paintings, go to www.davewatland.com for more information.

WEEK 3 – Lunch in Dubrovnik - Oil on linen 10" x 10"

SOLD


This was from the walled city of Dubrovnik. It was quite something to walk in the streets of this old city.

On October 1, 1991 Dubrovnik was attacked by the JNA with a siege of Dubrovnik that lasted for seven months. The heaviest artillery attack happened on December 6 with 19 people killed and 60 wounded. Total casualties in the conflict according to the Croatian Red Cross were 114 killed civilians, among them the celebrated poet Milan Milisić. In May 1992 the Croatian Army liberated Dubrovnik and its surroundings, but the danger of JNA sudden attacks lasted for another three years.
Following the end of the war, the damage caused by shelling of the Old Town was repaired.

There are still remnants of war marking the city walls and streets. This painting depicts two residents looking for lunch, I call it Lunch in Dubrovnik.