Human beings are intuitive storytellers. If you present people with an enticing image of a place or an action, they’ll leap — before conscious thought — to interpretations, sequences, explanations. Some images, though, particularly invite narration either because they tap into traditional stories or…or the opposite…because they’re quirky or whimsical, stirring imaginative associations and often a broad smile.

Castle. oil. 36×48 inches, very large and beautifully professionally framed. $2800.
And no, this castle town does not exist anywhere in the real world.
castellated town. watercolour and pen. painting 10.5×14, framed becomes 18×21. $500

Invitation to a story: animals with attitude

What’s going on? Ask the ostrich kids, the marmot serving tea, or the curious giraffes. Maybe everything seems quiet. But is the hermit crab emerging from its home shell or retreating into it?

muskoxen, not for sale
hermit crab with prawn. 12×24. $300
jellyfish. 24×36, framed. $500.
giraffes. 18×4. $300
raccoon pair of paintings each 12×16. pair $300
donkeys. 18×24. $300
ostriches. 24×30. $350
beetle. 11×14. $200
Stellar jays. 16×20. $300
marmots. 18×24. framed. $300.

Invitation to a story: mermaids, magicians, mystery glades

The Wizard. 16×20 inches. oil on canvas. $300
Mermaid. oil on canvas, 20×32, lightweight frame included. $300.
Hidden Pool. oil on canvas, 22×34, lightweight frame included. $300
oil. 21×27. $250

Invitation to a story: people at play

fiddler and dancer. not for sale.

Imaginative and fantastical, the following paintings catch moments of giddy joy, personal interconnection, or reaching (literally) for the moon. Theo’s paintings of this sort have often made good gifts, marking special events or relationships through their associations. Each is easily given your own framing by a personal story.

watercolour 9×12. $200
w/c 11×15. $150
w/c. 7.5×11. $130
w/c 11×14. $150
w/c. 7.5×11. $140
w/c. 7.5×11. $100
w/c. 9×12. $150
w/c. 8.5×11. $150
w/c. 9×12. $150
w/c. 8.5×11. $150

w/c. 9×12. $150
w/c. 7.5×11. $140
w/c. 11×14. $150

Dragons

The paintings featured below are all watercolours Theo did as illustrations for his children’s book Finding Dragons (& Driggles), in which each dragon is partnered with its own delightful read-aloud poem.  These original paintings, for sale separately, are approximately 7.5 x 11 inches.  Each is $125 — or else you can cover the postage for Theo and make your own equivalent donation directly to Doctors without Borders. (The book on amazon is almost free.)

Zikotar
Gruffalump

Burple

Bubbadrub
Twisk
Krumpdiddy
Graciella

Finding Dragons (&Driggles) is available on amazon as an e-book for kindle for about $2.50, to share with children on a screen.

Tulip
Cinnawimble and Xak
Dreep

Illustrations for Children’s Books

These illustrations were commissioned by a publisher for children’s books and appeared with stories of tricksters and quests.   The original drawings are available from Theo for $50+postage each, or else the cost of postage and your own equivalent direct donation to Doctors without Borders.

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Invitation to a senior story

Similarly, these happy tee-shirt designs were carried by a gift shop in nearby Qualicum. Theo will post you the originals for $50+postage each or an equivalent donation of your own to Doctors without Borders.

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