Snowbound-Canadian Rockies

I've spent much of my time in the mountains, staying sometimes in tents, lean to's, under the stars.....and in rustic back country cabins. The painting "Snowed In" was painted after a stay in a back country wardens cabin in Banff National Park on New Years Eve. That day 6 of us skied in and it was -30c! We had a pulk (sled) we pulled with food, wine and all the essentials to survive in a very cold environment. When we got to the cabin it was iced over and deathly cold, but once we got the stove going, cleared a path to the frozen river for water and dried out our gear it was heaven. Later in the evening after dinner we went for a ski in the light of a full moon, and a white owl soared above us looking for its evening meal.

"Snowbound" is a haven, a place where you are safe and warm, with family and friends, celebrating the Holidays.

I thank you for following my Posts these past few months. I look forward to showing you my paintings in the New Year.

Merry Christmas, and have a healthy and Happy New Year!

Bob Krysak

Pemberton Valley Sunset

In the early 90's I lived in Whistler, B.C., after spending a few years in Vancouver. Even in those days Whistler was a busy place, and to get away from it all I would travel down the road to the Pemberton Valley. The valley was flanked on each side by towering peaks, and there were many farms and acreages. On many trips to a secret natural hot springs I would pass this farm with an old barn at the edge of the field. One day on my way home the sunset was spectacular, and I had to capture it on my canvas. The sunset helped me focus on the barn, the rows in the field, and in the end my natural surroundings. Now at sunset, I stop what I'm doing and focus on the world around me.

9"x7" $150

Houndstooth Alpenglow-Canadian Rockies

I have to admit I find it challenging doing commissions for people. I like to paint...if you like it, great, if you don't, that's OK. A while ago I had a commission to paint one of my favorite places, a cabin in the Bugaboos. In prep for that painting I created a few quick little paintings to test color, composition, and created Houndstooth Alpenlgow. From this I have created/sold many cards and have found that this simplest of paintings has been one of most widely accepted pieces. I guess it is true that good things come in small packages.

4" x 5" Collection of the Artist