Stories Behind the Art

Every piece begins with a place, a memory, or an experience worth sharing. These stories are as much a part of the artwork as the paint or the printing ink.

Spring Beginnings reduction linocut print

Spring Beginnings

The arrival of wildflowers and the first signs of life returning to the mountain inspired this reduction linocut.

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Tower Two reduction linocut print

Tower Two

A familiar mountain landmark becomes a memory of the summer working side of the hill.

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Daisy watercolour painting

Daisy

A small flower noticed after morning walks became one of the first paintings Ian created when taking his art more seriously.

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Winter's End watercolour painting

Winter's End

A familiar trail marks the quiet arrival of spring as snow retreats and the colours return to the forest.

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Memorial Fountain watercolour painting

Memorial Fountain

A familiar Osoyoos landmark becomes a study of moving water, greenery, memory, and community space.

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Night Hawk artwork

Night Hawk

An unforgettable evening watching nighthawks dive overhead inspired the name Booming Ridge Studio.

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DMC 3700 block print

DMC 3700

A linoleum block print remembers the snowcat that carried Ian through his heavy-duty mechanic apprenticeship.

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