Art for Adventurous Souls

Light My Way

Rugged and remote, lighthouses are guardians in treacherous waters. ‘Light My Way’ is a collection of watercolours inspired by the lighthouses of Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea and the brave souls who maintain them.

Andrea England- An Artist Afloat

Water holds an enormous fascination for me. I can spend hours watching how it flows and changes colour, pondering what wonders swim in its hidden depths. It's probably no surprise that I'm drawn to paint in watercolour, which combines glorious colour with the mercurial nature of the sea.

My studio and home is Island Prism, a 36' sailboat. She's carried my husband Jim and I across oceans, from New Zealand to South East Asia and across the Pacific Ocean. Our cruising ground is now British Columbia, where the beautiful coastlines and magnificent wildlife of the Pacific Northwest provide endless inspiration for my brushes. 

Learn to Paint Vibrant Watercolour Coastlines

Learn how to paint vibrant, atmospheric watercolour coastlines filled with rich, natural colours and a sense of vitality.

Aimed at beginning artists, this self-paced online course is also a great refresher for creatives wanting to revisit the essential skills of watercolour painting in a fun and accessible way.

Say goodbye to lifeless over-worked landscapes, muddy greens and streaky washes. You'll cover the fundamentals of colour mixing, play with core skills such as laying smooth washes and glazing, and explore step-by-step techniques to bring life to your seas and skies. Learn how to draw trees that are full of vitality, bring motion to your oceans and create beautiful textures that will enhance your art.

Visit my online classroom to learn more- and to download your free watercolour supplies e-book!

​​Original Watercolours, Giclee Prints and Greeting Cards

Take yourself to the ocean.  Flowing lines meet the vibrant jewel tones of the Pacific Northwest.

Upcoming Exhibitions and Events

AIMAE at the Federation of Canadian Artists

'Summer Mists' and 'Shaped by Ice and Ocean' are part of the Federation of Canadian Artists' Annual International Mail Art Exhibition. You can visit the exhibition at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island, Vancouver, or click here to view the art online.
You can find my art at the Federation of Canadian Artists on Granville Island, Vancouver, South Shore Gallery in Sooke, Esquimalt Community Arts Hub (ECAH) and Willow and Wallflower in Port Moody.