Not For Sale
There's a moment on the trail towards Cameron Lake when the forest opens and the whole lake appears. Two old-growth trees stand like guardians on either side of the path, and beyond them the water glows turquoise in the light. You can almost feel the cool air, hear the stillness, and smell the moss underfoot. This is the place you go when you need to slow down.
| Exhibition: | FCA Nanaimo: Fine Art Show 2026 |
| Technique: | Soft Pastel on Pastelmat Paper |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Framed Size: | 16in x 20in |
| Unframed Size: | 11.25in x 15.25in |
| Frame: | Framed |
| Weight: | 8.8lbs (estimated) |
Jolene Aarbo
Errington, British Columbia
Jolene Aarbo is a Vancouver Island artist inspired by the wild beauty of Canada’s West Coast. Working in soft pastel, acrylic, and oil, she creates expressive, Impressionist-inspired landscapes, wildlife paintings, and animal portraits. Her work captures the interplay of light, colour, and atmosphere, inviting viewers to connect with the natural
"I’m inspired by the wild beauty of the West Coast and the ever-changing play of light, colour, and atmosphere. Through my paintings, I hope to capture not just what I see, but what I feel in those moments, inviting others to pause, connect with nature, and discover the beauty in"