THE ILLUMINATED TOPOGRAPHY COLLECTION

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

MODERN silhouette portraits AND LANDSCAPE COMPANION PAINTINGS…...

have emerged from my desire to create a body of emotionally resonant work inspired by the subtle beauty and gentle energy of lingering light. Using contrasting combinations of subdued, textured, matte layers full of intricate line work over vibrant, smooth, luminous, abstract expressionist under layers, the women in the portraits are brought to life, and we are offered a glimpse into the atmospheric landscapes they might inhabit. I invite you to explore

…THE ILLUMINATED TOPOGRAPHY COLLECTION

HEART CHOICES

CA$1420

For many women, life is a series of impossible choices. And yet, there is no distance - physical or emotional - that can separate a woman from those she loves.

*“Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars.” -Gilbert Parker*
24 x 24 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C101

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WISTFUL

CA$1420

How much more joyful might life be if it was safe to share our true selves with others. Would that honesty make us vulnerable, or make us whole?
24 x 24 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C103

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A PENSIVE PLACE

CA$1480
In these frenetic times, often what is most needed is time and space to simply be and to think. In our world that makes heroes out of busy doers, it is often difficult to hold a more patient, present and mindful mindset that recognizes the value of intentionally slowing down, connecting and savouring life. I invite you to rest here a moment. Allow your self to just breathe and simply be in this pensive place.
36 x 24 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C103

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WHERE WOULD I PLACE A SMALLER PIECE?

Do you love one of the smaller pieces but can’t imagine where to put it? These little works can pack a punch - try them on a shelf or on a nightstand or above a dresser near a lamp and grouped with other beloved objects.

UNASSUMING RADIANCE

CA$360
To all those who have at one time felt shadowed. Do not be discouraged. Continue to shine in your own quiet way. There is nothing more alluring than unassuming radiance.
12 x 12 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C104

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in the gloaming

CA$360

*GLOAMING*
"Lightly, sprightly
Gleams the silver summer gloaming,
When the fireflies are homing
To the stars.
Slender, tender
In the silent summer gloaming
Glows the newest moon gone roaming
Mid the stars."
-A. Christine Meyers
12 x 12 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C105

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SPRING AT BLUE I

CA$360
As the days lengthen and warm, the low lands are awash in the cool spring blues.
12 x 12 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
black finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C107

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spring at blue ii

CA$360
As the days lengthen and warm, the low lands are awash in the cool spring blues.
12 x 12 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
black finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C108

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ready to hang

No time to fuss? We’ve got you covered! All of the pieces in this collection have been painted on gallery deep cradled panels. They’re wired and ready to hang the minute you get home.

tell me your secrets

CA$2140
Ocean passages once held an element of the unknown. Celestial navigation was mysterious and yet dependable. For the ancient mariners emboldened with the secret knowledge of the stars, the fear that might otherwise have kept them tethered to shore evaporated like a morning fog. Today the ocean is still regarded as one of the few places of mystery left on the earth. As humans our curious natures drive us to discover, catalogue, explain and know. But what if we could also leave room for mystery… is there anything more inviting than the unknown?
36 x 36 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
black finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C109

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LOW CLOUD AT EVENTIDE

CA$1420
“Clouds beyond clouds above me,
Wastes beyond wastes below;
But nothing drear can move me;
I will not, cannot go.”
-Emily Bronte
24 x 24 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C106

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NORTHERN TOPOGRAPHY

CA$1480
As you sail amongst the swirl of scattered islands in the north channel it becomes clear how fortunate we are to live close to such remarkable topography.
24 x 36 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C110

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NORTHERN PASSAGE

CA$1480
The crystalline sapphire waters beckon the adventurous to slip between the rocky island gaps and discover what lays beyond these secret northern passages.
24 x 36 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C111

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NORTHERN LIGHT

CA$1480
Northern mornings in early summer and late fall months often dawn heavily cloaked in fog. If you are fortunate enough to have no place to be, the dappled dance of light on the water as the day warms and the mist lifts is a delightful sight to behold.
24 x 36 in
acrylic on gallery depth cradled wood panel
white finished edges, ready to hang
signed in verso
Inventory Number: 24C112

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DO I NEED A BIG PIECE of art TO FILL MY big EMPTY WALL?

Have a big empty space you’d like to see filled with art? Worried that means you need a big piece of art, with an equally big price tag? Not necessarily. A carefully curated gallery wall or even a triptych (three pieces that hang well together) might be the perfect solution.

Not sure how to choose? Drop me a message, I’m happy to help you find a solution that fits your space and budget.

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the reflected reveries collection

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

REDISCOVER THE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS…

that form the foundation for the new GARDEN GIRLS COLLECTION. This collection of artworks stemmed from early experiments with medium and technique, that resulted in layers of velvety, matte colors that weave a tapestry of texture enticing both eye and hand.

Grounded in my affinity for landscapes, these pieces paid homage to the realm of water. Raised by the expanse of the Great Lakes, I have long been drawn to the allure of smaller water bodies. Ponds, in their subdued elegance, exude a distinctive energy—a quiet yet potent force. They mirror tranquil moments by the water's edge, capturing the essence of serenity. I invite you to once again to embark on a visual sojourn to embrace life's gentle rhythm—a chance to dream amidst the calm waters of artistry and immerse yourself in

…reflected reveries

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REFLECTED REVERIES

When we give ourselves time to be still next to quiet waters we make space for reflected reveries.

“Each time I see the Upside-Down Man
Standing in the water,
I look at him and start to laugh,
Although I shouldn’t oughtter.
For maybe in another world
Another time
Another town,
Maybe HE is right side up
And I am upside down.
—Shel Silverstein

24 x 36 in
acrylic on stretched canvas
framed and ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2120

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A MOMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF PEACE

“When despair grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting for their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.” —Wendell Berry

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2125

ELLE BRUCE - THE REFLECTED REVERIES COLLECTION - 2126 - RECOGNIZ

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RECOGNIZING SPLENDOR ALL ABOUT

“When the waters of a lake are absolutely still, the lake reflects the trees, the sky, and everything around it perfectly. At the slightest breeze, with the smallest ripple in the waters, the lake reflects nothing but itself. To see another with clarity and objectivity, one first must master stillness. The slightest breeze of judgment or interpretation from the rational mind will create a ripple that shatters awareness and returns us to ordinary perception.” ― Alberto Villoldo

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2126

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WHERE SKIES FLOAT IN REVERSE

In the reflection of still water at the pond’s edge the sky floats in reverse, inviting us to entertain an alternative perspective.

”The sky is not the limit. Your mind is.” — Lynette Simeone

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2124

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SKY WATER

“Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.” —Indra Devi

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2128

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EMBRACING A WORLD SATURATED BY REVELATIONS

Often it's impossible to see clearly until there is separation. As in the still surface of the pond, suddenly the world reflected back to us is saturated with revelations.

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2127

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DREAMING AWAKE

The most treasured moments are those of such tranquility that one can slip unnoticed into wakeful dreaming.

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2129

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AN UNKNOWN SERENITY

Have you known nature’s invitation to serenity? It is offered freely and can be easily found at the edge of quiet waters. Will you accept?

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2121

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A BEAUTIFUL KNOWLEDGE

“The still waters of a lake reflect the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.” ― B.K.S Iyengar

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2122

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OPENNESS TO THE WONDER

“The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.” ― Prasad Mahes

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2123

ELLE BRUCE - THE REFLECTED REVERIES COLLECTION - DETAIL - IMG_5823.JPG — TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

These pieces have a wonderful velvety texture about them. Thick body paint and medium are blended together to create a viscous matte paint that is layered on the wooden surface. One of my favourite things about this technique is the way it sometimes results in a collection of paint along the edges - making them ever so slightly imperfect.

the GARDEN GIRLS collection

FRAMED GALLERY CANVAS PRINTS

a collection of MODERN silhouette portraits…

that bloomed out of the desire to pay tribute to an inheritance of my mother's beloved porcelain figurine collection. Each one is a fusion of my contemporary abstract paintings and portraits of these nostalgically traditional “dust collectors.”

Named "garden girls" for their grounding in my garden-like abstract paintings but also for their resemblance to what could be portraits of guests attending a fancy dress garden party. Can you picture them elegantly gathered amidst flowers, sharing secrets, and feeding birds from their hands? Step into their enchanting world, and let these beautiful new works of art weave their magic on your sentimental soul.

…MEET THE GARDEN GIRLS

“I invite you to rediscover the charms of these cherished collectibles in a fresh, modern light. ”

— ELLE BRUCE

SHE MOVES WITH GRACE

CA$770

”May you know grace and may it give you the quiet strength to move to your own rhythm.”
- Unknown
28 x 18 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C206

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REMAIN POISED IN ALL YOUR SPLENDOR 🤍

CA$770

There is an undeniable beauty about a woman who knows who she is and embraces it unapologetically. Her grounded and comfortable nature invites all those around her to also be true to themselves.

”No quality is more attractive than poise - that deep
sense of being at ease with yourself and the world.”
- Good Housekeeping September 1947
28 x 18 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C218

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OFTEN ALONE, RARELY LONELY

CA$990
There is a certain allure to a woman who choses to keep her own company.
“What a lovely surprise to discover
how unlonely being alone can be.”
- Ellen Burstyn

21 x 32 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C212

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YOUR PURCHASE HELPS

Unfortunately, the unavoidable and currently untreatable/incurable genetic condition of polycystic kidneys runs in my family. Most who have it are only mildly affected by this, except for my sister, whose symptoms of the disease are more acute. For this reason, I have chosen to donate profits from the sales of these two pieces to the PKD Foundation of Canada.

Purchase of either (or both!) of these pieces will help support endpkd.ca and its stated mission to "promote programs of research, advocacy, education, support and awareness in order to discover treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease and improve the lives of all it affects." If adding one of these pieces to your collection is something you'd like to do, let me say thanks in advance for helping me to support a cause dear to my heart.

youthful confidence 🤍

CA$310
Is there anything more wondrous than the confidence of youth? Firmly grounded in the present moment, their approach to life is playful and fearless. For the optimistic youth, nothing lies beyond the realm of possibility. I suspect there are times when we could all benefit from following their lead.

”All I trust I leave my heart to
All I trust becomes my own
I have confidence in confidence alone
Besides, which you see
I have confidence in me”
- Sound of Music - I Have Confidence
12 x 12 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C203

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might we converse

CA$310

”A restless pounding invades my heart
When I think of my confidants
The stars.
If only they could speak,
What would they say?
If you could hear them talk.
For they know my
fondness for vou
And that in my thoughts,
There is no other one.

If only the stars could speak
They will tell you that I love vou.
They would ask vou,
To love me back.”
- If The Stars Could Speak - Clairel Estevez

12 x 12 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C211

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the good natured gossips

CA$770
May you always find yourself amongst good natured gossips. They are not hard to spot - they are the ones with their hearts on their sleeve, making the most of an opportunity to put in a good word for the misunderstood and fiercely defending those absent.
18 x 28 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C208

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framed and ready to hang

No time to fuss? We’ve got you covered! All of the pieces in this collection are framed in beautiful deep white wood float frames. They’re wired and ready to hang the minute you get home.

LOOKING TO CUSTOMIZE?
Different colour frames, unframed and flat canvas options are all possible and can be custom ordered. Drop me an email to discuss options that will suit your needs best.

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SHE CARRIES HERSELF WELL

CA$310
“She’s got
a heavy heart,
a messy soul,
a reckless mind,
and I think it’s
beautiful the way
she carries herself.”
- Sean Bates
12 x 12 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C205

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A KIND AND DELICATE SOUL

CA$310
If you are lucky you may count amongst your friends one whose quiet nature remains a steady and reliably safe harbour. Deeply empathetic and often giving more than they ask of others, they are the heart of a group. If you take care to champion these kind and delicate souls, you will come to know their fiercely loving companionship.
"Gentle and delicate
is her soul.
but wild is where
her heart lives."
- Nick Fredrickson

12 x 12 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C202

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KINDLY ADVIcE, EAGERLY RECEIVED

CA$310
If you wish to know my secret - seek out the wise women who move quietly through your world. Their kindly advice has great value but is only freely offered to those who enquire after it.
12 x 12 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C207

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KEEPING OPTIONS OPEN

CA$310
A firm understanding of one’s worth is vital. This knowledge leaves little room doubt about the abundance of options available to us, and is a poignant reminder that there is little need to settle for less than what is deserved.

12 x 12 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C204

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SHE COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT

CA$610
Looking at this image I imagined a woman who has lifted her ballgown as she takes her final leave of the dance floor for the night. In her head the tune “I Could Have Danced All Night” plays as she makes her felicitous departure, leaving them wanting more.
20 in diameter
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C219

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AS THOUGH SHE FLOATS

CA$610
May you have times in your life when you are so filled with joy that you nearly float. This lightness of being can be contagious - you’ll likely find others come along in your wake.
20 in diameter
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C210

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NEVER OVERSTAYS

”There are many times through out life when the decision to move on is the best, but perhaps difficult choice that needs to be made. There is an art to recognizing this moment, and beauty to those who know how to never overstay their welcome.
You must find the courage to leave the table
If respect is no longer being served.”
- Tene Edwards

12 x 12 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C213

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BENEFITS OF AN EXPERIENCED PERSPECTIVE

CA$310
There is no substitute for the benefits that come with experience, the most useful of which is often a wider perspective. Developing naturally with the passage of time, this gift is a silver lining to reality of aging.
“Imagine a woman who believes it is right and good she is a woman.
A woman who honours her experience and tells her stories.
Who refuses to carry the sins of other within her body and life.

Imagine a woman who has acknowledged the past’s influence on the present.
A woman who has walked through her past.
Who has healed into the present.

Imagine a woman who authors her own life.
A woman who exerts, initiates, and moves on her own behalf.
Who refused to surrender except to her truest self and wisest voice.

Imagine yourself as this woman.”

- excerpts from Imagine A Woman by Patricia Lynn Reilly

12 x 12 in
gallery depth canvas print
white float frame, ready to hang
signed
Inventory Number: 23C214

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the reflected reveries collection

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

REDISCOVER THE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS…

…reflected reveries

Featured

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REFLECTED REVERIES

When we give ourselves time to be still next to quiet waters we make space for reflected reveries.

24 x 36 in
acrylic on stretched canvas
framed and ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2120

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A MOMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF PEACE

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2125

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RECOGNIZING SPLENDOR ALL ABOUT

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2126

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WHERE SKIES FLOAT IN REVERSE

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2124

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SKY WATER

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2128

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EMBRACING A WORLD SATURATED BY REVELATIONS

Often it's impossible to see clearly until there is separation. As in the still surface of the pond, suddenly the world reflected back to us is saturated with revelations.

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2127

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DREAMING AWAKE

The most treasured moments are those of such tranquility that one can slip unnoticed into wakeful dreaming.

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2129

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AN UNKNOWN SERENITY

Have you known nature’s invitation to serenity? It is offered freely and can be easily found at the edge of quiet waters. Will you accept?

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2121

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A BEAUTIFUL KNOWLEDGE

“The still waters of a lake reflect the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.” ― B.K.S Iyengar

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2122

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OPENNESS TO THE WONDER

“The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.” ― Prasad Mahes

12 x 12 x 1.5”
acrylic on cradled panel
ready to hang
signed

Inventory Number: 2123

THE TIME PASSAGES COLLECTION

original paintings

THE time pASSAGES COLLECTION

Lately, I have been contemplating the enigmatic nature of time. Its elasticity, fluidity, and intangibility have captivated my imagination. This curiosity struck me profoundly one morning while savouring a cup of coffee with one of my adult children, where the rapid passing of time felt painfully evident. Yet, later that same day, as I immersed myself in the creation of a painting, time seemed to vanish altogether. For those who, like me, find solace in cloud-watching, you may have noticed their remarkable ability to portray the concepts of change, impermanence, and the ever-shifting nature of time. Clouds, never static, materialize, gather, transform, and dissolve ceaselessly. And if you allow yourself a moment to be absorbed in their intricate beauty, you may discover a paradoxical sensation: time slows down and disappears. Welcome to "Time Passages," where I invite you to experience

the ephemeral dance of clouds across fragmented skies and horizon lines.

DEEP CONVECTIVE MEDITATIONS

Inventory No. 23C108
20 x 20 x 1.5 in
CAD $1150

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DAYS GO TOO FAST

Inventory No. 23C103
12 x 12 x 1.5 in.
CAD $360

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YEARS RUN TOO SHORT

Inventory No. 23C102
10 x 8 x 1.5 in
CAD $190

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PUT YOUR OWN STAMP ON IT

Several of the pieces in this collection work together as a set. More importantly these pairs have been painted so that the collector can arrange them in more than one way!
So go ahead and flex your own creative muscles, hang them up however you like.

TIME PASSAGES

Inventory No. 23C101
20 x20 x 1.5 in
CAD $1150

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“Drifting into time passages, years go falling in the fading light.
Time passages, buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight”

— AL STEWART

catalyst for profound shifts

Inventory No. 23C107
10 x 10 x 1.5 in
CAD $240

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IT ALL FALLS AWAY IN THE FADING LIGHT

Inventory No. 23C106
10 x 10 x 1.5 in
CAD $240

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MULTIPLE LAYERS OF THIN COLOUR GLAZES HELP TO GIVE THE SKIES IN THESE PIECES A MESMERIZING DEPTH AND LUMINOSITY

SKY PHILOSOPHERS

Inventory No. 23C104
12 x 12 x 1.5 in
CAD $360

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DISSOLVING INTO THE INFINITE

Inventory No. 23C105
12 x 12 x 1.5 in
CAD$360

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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

These pieces are like onions - they have lots of layers! Multiple thin glazes of colour for the sky topped with thick body paint and medium helps to create the illusion of three dimensional clouds. One of my favourite things about this is the way it sometimes results in a collection of paint along the edges - making them ever so slightly imperfect.

the temporal thresholds collection

one-of-a-kind fine art photographic prints

In a joyful return to my creative roots, this collection features a bespoke selection of my abstract landscape fine art photography. Coming in the wake of the "great pause," it is inspired by my thoughts on the nature of time and how our perception of it varies. Time marches on, speeds past and sometimes stands still. It is constant and yet fleeting, perpetual and ever-changing.

Consisting of eighteen images, each painted using intentional camera movement, this collection celebrates the seasons and how they stand as reliable markers in our pilgrimage through each year. Each piece highlights the ephemeral yet enduring nature of the seasons and the inherent joy that comes as we embrace each shift, and pass through each temporal threshold, from the old to the new.

“A threshold is not a simple boundary; it is a frontier that divides two different territories, rhythms and atmospheres. Indeed, it is a lovely testimony to the fullness and integrity of an experience or a stage of life that it intensifies toward the end into a real frontier that cannot be crossed without the heart being passionately engaged and woken up.”

— John O'Donohue

FIRST IN THE FIELD

Inventory No. 2233
20 round x 1.75 in

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Sea of green i

Inventory No. 2231
8 in. round

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sea of green ii

Inventory No. 2232
8 in. round

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Beyond the windbreak

Inventory No. 2234
30 x 24 x 1.75 in.

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ALONE OR TOGETHER

Ranging in size from a demure 8" round to an arresting 24x36", each one works beautifully as a stand-alone piece or can be grouped with others for a more significant impact.

SPIRIT OF NORTHWINDS I

Inventory No. 2235
12 x 12 x 1.75 in

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SPIRIT OF NORTHWINDS II

Inventory No. 2236
12 x 12 x 1.75 in

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bayshore convergence [sold]

Inventory No. 2237
12 x 12 x 1.75 in

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ZEPHYRUS’ DELIVERANCE

Inventory No. 2245
12 x 12 x 1.75 in

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WATCHING FOR MERMAIDS

Inventory No. 2246
12 x 12 x 1.75 in

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STORM PERIPHERY

Inventory No. 2247
12 x 12 x 1.75 in

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the precious quality of being alone

Inventory No. 2238
36 x 24 x 1.75 in

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FEININGER’S MIRAGE

Inventory No. 2248
20 round x 1.75 in

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AUTUMN PEEP SHOW

Inventory No. 2244
14 round x 1.75 in

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AUTUMN EXPLOSION

Inventory No. 2243
14 round x 1.75 in

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final fling

Inventory No. 2242
14 round x 1.75 in

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THE SONG OF WINTER TREES

Inventory No. 2240
14 round x 1.75 in

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PEACEFUL WHISPERS AMONGST THE PINE

Inventory No. 2241
14 round x 1.75 in

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BEYOND THE PINES

Inventory No. 2239
14 round x 1.75 in

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ONE-OF-A-KIND, HAND FINISHED PIECES.

Each one-of-a-kind piece has been printed on heavy fine art paper using archival ink, then artfully cropped and personally hand mounted on Canadian-made cradled wood boards. Having finished gallery depth edges and a UV protective top coat, these handcrafted, one-of-a-kind works of art are ready to hang the minute you get them home.

the HEADING NORTH collection

original paintings

THE HEADING NORTH COLLECTION

Having made many pilgrimages from city-dwelling life at the edge of Lake Ontario, northwards alongside the backbone of the Niagara Escarpment to the shores of Georgian Bay, this collection is a tribute to the passing scenes of rural lowland beauty that unfolded before me on those trips.

These paintings are interpretations of the abstract landscape photos I created as we headed north over the years. Elements of field, barn, forest, river and bay blurred into shapes have then been further abstracted by memory. Using a signature blend of paint and medium to produce rich matte colours and fresco-like texture, layers have been added, subtracted and blended until each panel is thick with paint, edges rough, and the beauty of the scenes in my memory are once again revealed

“Summer is for road trips and Ontario is yours to discover.
I hope you’ll make the drive to Riversong and see for yourself some beautiful landscapes like the ones that inspired this collection.”

— ELLE BRUCE

NEAR THE MAPLES

Inventory No. 2216
12 x 12 x 1.5 in

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ANY GIVEN ROAD IN GREY BRUCE COUNTY

Inventory No. 2218
12 x 12 x 1.5 in.

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124 NORTH OF NOISY RIVER

Inventory No. 2219
12 x 12 x 1.5 in

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BIG SKY ON ORANGEVILLE - FERGUS ROAD

Inventory No. 2217
12 x 12 x 1.5 in

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JUST SOUTH OF SINGHAMPTON

Inventory No. 2227
24 x 24 x 1.5 in

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CREEKSIDE AT PEASEMARSH

Inventory No. 2220
12 x 12 x 1.5 in

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MAD RIVER MOMENT

Inventory No. 2222
12 x 12 x 1.5 in

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NOISY RIVER GLIMPSES

Inventory No. 2221
12 x 12 x 1.5 in

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ESCARPMENT HORIZON

Inventory No. 2224
18 x 18 x 1.5 in

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GEORGIAN BAY BLUE

Inventory No. 2225
11 x 14 x 1.5 in

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BREEZING BY NORTHWINDS

Inventory No. 2223
11 x 14 x 1.5 in

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WILLOWS OF WHITE’S BAY

Inventory No. 2228
12 x 12 x 1.5 in

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heading to hen and chicken island

Inventory No. 2229
12 x 12 x 1.5 in

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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

These pieces have a wonderful velvety texture about them. Thick body paint and medium are blended together to create a viscous matte paint that is layered on the wooden surface. One of my favourite things about this technique is the way it sometimes results in a collection of paint along the edges - making them ever so slightly imperfect.

THE STORM SEASON COLLECTION

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

FIFTEEN ORIGINAL ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS

inspired by beautiful moments experienced on the vast beaches of Canada's far western coast near Tofino, British Columbia. Where the ocean’s siren call beckons us to admire her many moods - calm, peaceful, buoyant, wistful, pensive, foreboding, mournful, grieving, mysterious, hopeful. Like so many before me I am often drawn to this soulful place where land and sea converge. Particularly during storm season, when nature’s mercurial temperament seems to empathetically mirror my own recent emotional experience of grief and the resilience of life in its wake.

EVERY SALTY BREATH INFUSED WITH THE OCEAN'S HEALING KISS

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NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON THE OCEAN

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WHERE MOMENTS REMAIN UNMEASURED

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ALL YOUR DREAMS ARE ON THEIR WAY

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IT’S NOT ALWAYS GOING TO BE THIS GREY

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BEAUTIFULLY IMPERFECT

A signature blend of paint and medium is combined to produce wonderful matte colours and fresco-like texture. Layers are added, subtracted and blended until the panel is thick with paint, edges rough and the abstract landscape in my memory reveals itself. If you are looking for precision this is not your kind of art. These works are not about perfection… they are about beauty. The beautifully imperfect.

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the ENDLESS HORIZON collection

original paintings

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON COLLECTION - BANNER IMAGE - IMG_5435 copy.jpg

Have you ever…

…gazed out across a large body of water and wondered about that place where the clouds hang so low they appear to be gently kissing the earth's waterline? Do you know the spot I mean? Where the thin deep blue horizon line - wide, expansive and endless - evokes restorative feelings of hope and possibility. An expanse of sparkling blue stretching endlessly away to the place where billowing clouds with exotic names like cumulonimbus calvus swell from horizon to stratosphere.

A collection of nine framed 12x12” acrylic on birch panel and two 20x20” acrylic on canvas paintings, rising out of a time of transition and inspired by many fond memories and photographs made while sailing on the lake in summer. Each piece conveys the joy of casting off from land, leaving the weight of worries behind and the excitement of embracing the limitless possibilities of an …

…endless horizon

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON - ALL THINGS POSSIBLE - 1003 -20210705-5158-WEB.jpg — ALL THINGS are POSSIBLE

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON - FROM THE DEEP DEEP SEA - 1004 -20210705-5150 - WEB.jpg — FROM THE DEEP

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON - A MYSTERY TO ANCIENT MARINERS - 1005 -20210705-5141-WEB.jpg — A MYSTERY TO ANCIENT SEAFARERS

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON - ENDLESS HORIZONS - 1006 - 20210705-5153-WEB.jpg — ENDLESS HORIZON

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON COLLECTION - NO PERCIEVABLE DESTINATION - 2110 -20210722-7809 - WEB.jpg — No PERCeiVABLE DESTINATION

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON COLLECTION - YOUR HEART KNOWS THE ANSWER - 2111 - 20210722-7799 - WEB.jpg — YOUR HEART KNOWS THE ANSWER

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON - AN EDGE TO THE WORLD BEYOND - 1007 -20210705-5143-WEB.jpg — AT THE EDGE OF WHAT LIES BEYOND

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON - THE UNKNOWN DEPTHS IN YOU - 1008 -20210705-5156-WEB.jpg — YOUR UNKNOWN DEPTHS

ELLE BRUCE - ENDLESS HORIZON - WHAT THE OCEAN OFFERS - 1009 -20210705-5144-WEB.jpg — WHAT THE GREAT LAKE OFFERS

IT’S ALL ABOUT CONTRAST

One of the beautiful things about these pieces is the contrast between the the high relief texture of the clouds, the smooth almost velvet-like nature of the water and the delicate line work..

the espoused collection

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the adumbration collection

original paintings

This is a small first collection of original paintings. Adumbration refers to "a vague indication of what is to come." The word both describes how I feel as I begin this art painting journey and coincidentally reflects the foggy nature of this collection's works.

These serene landscapes were created in response to recent unsettled times and are intended to soothe the soul. There are ten pieces in total, each with their own story of how they came into being or what inspired them.

“Adumbration - a vague indication of what is to come.”

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SERENE CLARITY

20”x24”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

This painting is inspired by the memory of a late morning outing on the water. As we left the dock the fog was thick, the sounds of nature muted and all seemed calm and serene. As we made our way along the coast, suddenly the fog lifted and the beauty of our surroundings swiftly came into focus. Yet the calm remained.

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THE GIFT OF QUIET

10”x10”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

There were moments before the pandemic when I would find myself longing for the deep quiet of the Canadian wilderness. There is a silence that can be found on the small tree covered islands of our north and west that is truly restorative. When our busy world came to a halt, the gift of quiet in my own backyard was the silver lining to an otherwise unsettling reality. This painting of one such island from my memory is a reminder of this precious gift.

"Quiet is a resource and if we don't do something to protect it now, it will be much harder in the future to regain what we have lost."
— Matt Mikkelsen

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INVITATION TO PAUSE

10”x10”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

One of my fondest memories is of early September weekends spent on Georgian Bay. In Ontario, the early days of September seem to embody anticipation. Change is on the horizon. But Nature extends an invitation to pause, be present and intensely attentive to the moment in the form of peaceful foggy mornings.
Cool morning air meets the still warm water of the bay and creates a calm haze that will be gone before midday.

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THE INTERSTICE

24”x24”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

The title that originally came to me for this piece was “mind the gap.” Unfortunately the image this phrase brought to mind was far to urban. As I searched for a synonym for the word “gap” - I came across “interstice.” A far more appropriate description of the narrow passage one might find between two well wooded islands.

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THE CUSP OF EXPOSURE

24”x24”X1.5”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

Moments right before something beautiful reveals itself are some of the most treasured. These are scenes on the cusp. I have since discovered that the " cusp of exposure" is also used in astrology to describe those born between the signs of Leo and Virgo at the end of August. Apparently these people are also know as innate admirers of good and beautiful things in their lives or surroundings.

Have you ever witnessed a beautiful revelation?

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QUIET MORNING

10”x10”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

A lovely sunrise pulled me out of bed one morning to bear witness. Pale and misty it faded quickly leaving behind a light dusting of beautiful frost on the cedars.

A CERTAIN STILLNESS

10”x10”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

The moments of stillness I have experienced in our Canadian landscape are a few of my most persistent memories. It's in the stillness that I have felt my own presence in the world most deeply.

Stillness
There is a certain stillness, when even the gentle flutter of a
butterfly's wing feels like a hurricane.
The moment when crashing waves fall asleep, peaceful, lost to the serenity of salty dreams.
When tall trees stand to attention and every leaf pauses,
takes a deep breath and holds it.
It is here, beneath the maddening silence I hear your name.
An echo of you.
-- Michael Faudet

WHERE ANSWERS FIND YOU

20”x24”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

When answers allude me there are only a few places they seem to reliably turn up. Quite often it’s in a spot along the water’s edge.

A SPACE FOR SILENCE

10”x10”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

The din of everyday urban life is something I was barely conscious of. My deep craving to spend time in remote places, amongst the trees or in secluded anchorages on Georgian Bay should have clued me into my need for escape. This painting is the memory of a place near one such anchorage in the North Channel. Surrounded by uninhabited islands and no other boats late in the season, the early morning fog simultaneously dampened all sound and obscured the horizon. Creating a space for silence.

Have you ever had the experience of fog creating a space for silence?

SEEKING SOLITUDE

10”x10”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Signature on back

Loneliness and solitude are not the same. Loneliness is a negative experience, marked by a feeling of isolation. Solitude is a positive experience. The deliberate choice to be without others, in order to replenish the connection to self. It is an opportunity to reconnect to our naturally creative core.

‘The mind is sharper and keener in seclusion and uninterrupted solitude. Originality thrives in seclusion free of outside influences beating upon us to cripple the creative mind. Be alone – that is the secret of invention: be alone, that is when ideas are born.’

-- Nikola Tesla

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