Whenever I see a beautiful sky, it can’t help but stop what I’m doing and be present. My breathing slows down and I let awe and delight wash over me. I recently read these words that made me remember the importance of the paintings I do. Author Ethan Kross, in his book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Heads and Why it Matters, observes, “When you’re in the presence of something vast and indescribable, it’s hard to maintain the view that you and the voice in your head are the center of the world.”

This painting is an invitation to pause our busyness, to look up, and to remember to breathe.

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In real life, we are admonished to never look at the sun. But in painting form, we can stare for as long as we want. This piece is an invitation to bathe in the sun’s rays and feel its warmth on our skin. It’s the insistence that there is always light, even when things feel dark.

Sunrises and sunsets can look quite similar, so even though this piece was inspired by a sunset moment, it could just as well represent the dawning of a new day.

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As I painted this piece, I pictured myself (and each of us) as that vessel, kept afloat by the tide. It’s easy to become fixated on all that needs to get done and what needs changing in our world, but if we don’t rest, we will be worse off. So, this piece is an invitation to rest. To remember that we are anchored, and to let the tide carry us.

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For lovers of fluffy clouds, this statement piece expresses the joy of watching the light dance across the billows of vapour. At 30″x60″, this up-close exploration of light and colour will brighten any wall.

Please note, due to its size, this piece is available for free local pickup from Port Coquitlam, BC. For customers outside of the local pickup area, shipping arrangements will need to be made. Free shipping does not apply to this item. Please select “Local pickup” as the shipping option and Olive will contact you to make arrangements.

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This painting captures the calmness and beauty of a winter sunset reflected in the glow of snowy trees. It was featured on Olive’s 2022 Christmas cards. Its versatile size is perfect for a small wall space or to display on a desk or shelf.

Bring the beauty of a winter mountain indoors year-round, or gift it to a winter-lover in your life.

Shipping included within Canada and available worldwide.

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Card details:

• 5.5″x4.25″ folded (smaller, notecard sized)
• blank inside
• full colour printed in Canada
• printed on recycled paper
• short description about the art and the author on the back
• envelopes included
• package of 5 with the same image

Shipping available worldwide and included within Canada.

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Card details:

• 5.5″x4.25″ folded (smaller, notecard sized)
• blank inside
• full colour printed in Canada
• printed on recycled paper
• short description about the art and the author on the back
• envelopes included
• package of 5 cards with the same image

Shipping available worldwide and included within Canada.

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Card details:

• 5.5″x4.25″ folded (smaller, notecard sized)
• blank inside
• full colour printed in Canada
• printed on recycled paper
• short description about the art and the author on the back
• envelopes included
• package of 5 or 10 cards with the same image

Shipping available worldwide and included within Canada.

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This painting is part of the Celestial series by Canadian artist Olive Chan, inspired by the beautiful photographs of BC photographer Tracy Rondeau.

The Celestial series was born out of the artist’s desire to capture the awe-inspiring experience of seeing the aurora borealis in her own backyard in the spring of 2024. To witness such colour and light in the midst of darkness is a reminder that there is always hope and beauty even in the difficulties of the world and the nights of our souls.

Shipping included within Canada and available worldwide.

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This painting is part of the Celestial series by Canadian artist Olive Chan, inspired by the beautiful photographs of BC photographer Tracy Rondeau.

The Celestial series was born out of the artist’s desire to capture the awe-inspiring experience of seeing the aurora borealis in her own backyard in the spring of 2024. To witness such colour and light in the midst of darkness is a reminder that there is always hope and beauty even in the difficulties of the world and the nights of our souls.

Shipping included within Canada and available worldwide.

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