NEWS

Observations: Woodlands.  This exhibition at the Duthie Gallery is a return from figurative work to exploring trees and vegetation, often finding a beauty in things that are overlooked or dismissed.  I hope to counteract that with these mixed media paintings. I am always happy to be exhibited

Some more images from my recent exhibition. Wonderful memories!  Many thanks again to all who made this possible, and a special thank you to my staunchest supporter and friend, my husband Michael Whitfield.

Susan Benson RCA shares slides and stories from a 50 year career in stage and costume design in theatre, ballet and opera. Enjoy viewing her portrait paintings in the main hall and an exhibit of her costume and set design on the main stage at Mahon Hall.

Another review! This is so gratifying and exciting.

For more on this story, see the March 28, 2018 issue of the Gulf Islands Driftwood newspaper.

A small selection of images from my opening night. It was a great success! Thanks to all who have supported me in this venture. It has been one of the most challenging and meaningful things I have done. (Click on any image to see a slide show.)

I would like to inform you that the book ‘Portrait of an Island’ designed by Lynne York is now available through Salt Spring Books, Black Sheep Books, Dragonfly Art Supplies and the Salt Spring Arts Council and may also be obtained through Amazon books. The book shows

I am pleased to announce the publication of my book, a souvenir–catalogue to accompany my new exhibition of oil portraits of Salt Spring Island folk. Called, like the exhibition, Portrait of an Island, the book is a generous sampling of works from the exhibition, all full-page and in