Early Start Italy The light in this scene

The light in this scene is softer and more luminous than usual—filling the trees with warm rose and coral tones that transform the cool morning landscape

I hope this piece brings fond memories of your own Deep Cove adventures

The viewpoint looks east toward the sunrise—most of the forest is wrapped in cool blue tones

If you time your hike early enough you can catch this thoughtful moment of quiet in the forest

It can be hung on a wall with or without a frame

Early Start Italy The light in this scene60 x 30 in Acrylic on Canvas (1. 5 in gallery wrapped) With oak frame the size becomes 61. 5 x 31. 5in Original Painting by Joanne Hastie, 2026 About the Painting: I've ridden Burnaby Mountain many times in training, but this was the morning it finally stopped me. Early light was cutting through the trees, throwing long shadows across the trail. I pulled out my phone and took a photo. Back in the studio, I let the warm sienna, blues and purples into