A collection of 120 paintings by renowned artist Ross Penhall that
celebrates the identity and spirit of Vancouver. Also included are
paintings of inspirational places across Canada, the US and Europe,
including the California Coast, the Prairies and the Italian
countryside.
Ross Penhall's Vancouver combines stunning imagery, tribute and
personal history to create a portrait of the city through an artist's
eyes. Ross Penhall was born and raised in Vancouver, where he has had
two separate and successful careers as a fire captain and now as an
internationally recognized painter. Visitors and residents alike will
look at Vancouver in a new way after they see it from Ross' unique
perspective. Whether it's a row of hedges on the corner of someone's
yard or the cascading rocks at Spanish Banks, Ross finds endless
inspiration in the city where he lives.
In addition to paintings of Vancouver, there is a chapter on Surrounding
Areas that focuses on the scenery of the Interior, Vancouver Island and
Coastal British Columbia. The final chapter, Places That Inspire,
includes paintings of the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the
Canadian Prairies and landscapes from Ross' travels abroad.
For lovers of art, for lovers of Vancouver and for anyone who looks for
beauty in the everyday world, Ross Penhall'sVancouver is a book that
will continue to captivate readers long after they first open it.
