Art for Adventurous Souls

New! Giclee prints and greeting cards inspired by the Wild Pacific Coast.

Andrea England- An Artist Afloat

Water holds an enormous fascination for me. I can spend hours watching how it flows and changes colour, pondering what wonders swim in its hidden depths. It's probably no surprise that I'm drawn to paint in watercolour, which combines glorious colour with the mercurial nature of the sea.

My studio and home is Island Prism, a 36' sailboat. She's carried my husband Jim and I across oceans, from New Zealand to South East Asia and across the Pacific Ocean. Our cruising ground is now British Columbia, where the beautiful coastlines and magnificent wildlife of the Pacific Northwest provide endless inspiration for my brushes. 

Salish Summer

Plein Air Watercolours Infused With Sun and Sea

Each watercolour in the Salish Summer collection holds a little of the magic of long, warm summer days in the Gulf Islands. Painted on location in the Pacific North West, the paintings are filled with warm sun, high blue skies and air that is tinged with salt. Plus paint, ink and the best cotton paper, of course.

At least $5 CAD from each sale will be donated to the Red Cross to support people impacted by wildfires along the West Coast.

Learn to Paint Vibrant Watercolour Coastlines

Learn how to create vibrant, atmospheric watercolour coastlines filled with rich, natural colours and a sense of vitality.

This online course will help you to say goodbye to lifeless over-worked landscapes, muddy greens and streaky washes. We'll cover the fundamentals of colour mixing, play with core skills such as laying smooth washes and glazing, and explore step-by-step techniques to bring life to your seas and skies. You'll learn how to draw trees that are full of vitality, bring motion to your oceans and create beautiful textures that will enhance your art.

Aimed at beginning artists, the class is also a great refresher for creatives wanting to revisit the essential skills of watercolour painting in a fun and accessible way.

Visit my online classroom to learn more- and to download your free watercolour supplies e-book!

​​Original Watercolours, Giclee Prints and Greeting Cards

Take yourself to the ocean.  Flowing lines meet the vibrant jewel tones of the Pacific Northwest.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Join me for 'Natural Connections' from November 6th- 12th at ArtSea Gallery in Sidney, BC. My coastal watercolours will be displayed alongside work by five other local artists. You'll also find small works and creations perfect for holiday gifting. 
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The show will be open from 10- 5.30 each day, with artists in attendance. COVID safety measures will be in place. Click the button below for more details. 
You can also find my art at the Federation of Canadian Artists on Granville Island, Vancouver, South Shore Gallery in Sooke and Willow and Wallflower in Port Moody.