Sherron Fairbairn

Sherron Fairbairn

Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

ART by SHERRON The Artistry of Colour: An Acrylic and Plein Air Impressionist Painter’s Journey in Qualicum Beach, BC

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'The Working River' Image: My latest Commission and Testimonial was ‘The Working River’ in 2021. I finished this shortly before we left White Rock BC and moved to Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island.
My latest Commission and Testimonial was ‘The Working River’ in 2021. I finished this shortly before we left White Rock BC and moved to Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island.
'The Working River' Image: Janine lives along the Fraser River in New Westminster. She contacted me asking if I would be interested in painting the Fraser River activity. She wanted to see tugboats, the Golden Ears mountains in the distance, and the Pattullo and Skytrain bridges. There are usually gulls, wind, and eagles in the painting. “I want it to look dynamic like there is movement in the water and sky. I need a sunny day and water that is more on the dill pickle green side for the painting.
'The Working River' Image: I was always interested in the Fraser River because my maiden name is Fraser. It is pickle green because the river blooms of phytoplankton and can impart a blue, green, or milky colour to the water.
'The Working River' Image: With a length of 850 miles, this mighty river is among the world’s greatest rivers. Starting in the mountains near Prince George, British Columbia, it soon flattens out and becomes placid below Hope, which has created some of the finest agricultural land in the world thanks to the silt it has carried from the British Columbia interior.
'The Working River' Image: A salmon fishery that stretches from late spring through late fall is one of the world’s greatest. approaches the Pacific Ocean, the mighty Fraser is dominated by ports, cranes, ocean shipping, towering bridges, railway tracks and the industrial sprawl that spreads all the way into Vancouver.
'The Working River' Image: My husband composed an ambient music piece to accompany me on this journey. Together, we created ‘The Working River’ with Janine’s input and patience. In the end, her trust in me was key.
'The Working River' Image: But the Fraser is also a symbol of life. It feeds life. It’s a historical river – a heritage river – that allowed First Nations to survive and prosper along its banks.
'The Working River' Image: The Fraser is a tough river. It is always moving, always changing and can be very dangerous. It is such a muddy river it frightens the daylights out of people. They don’t know what’s below the surface. It’s scary. You don’t go swimming in the Fraser.
'The Working River' Image: Sherron, it was such a pleasure to work with you on the painting I commissioned of the activity in the Fraser River in New Westminster. Throughout the process you offered options for size and shape, colour and composition. I knew you wanted me to love the painting in my room and for it to represent what I saw in the river. I appreciate the frequent drawings and photographic drafts. When I saw how the work was progressing I was happy to let you take control and express your artistry. I am delighted with the finished painting. It represents the working river in New Westminster, it looks gorgeous in my home and it makes me smile every time I look at it.
  • Sherron Fairbairn
  • 'The Working River'
  • Commission - CLICK image for the Story
  • 36 x 30 x 1.5 in (91.44 x 76.2 x 3.81 cm)
  • Sold
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With a length of 850 miles, this mighty Fraser river is among the world’s greatest rivers. Starting in the mountains near Prince George, British Columbia, it soon flattens out and becomes placid below Hope, which has created some of the finest agricultural land in the world thanks to the silt it has carried from the British Columbia interior.

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