Not For Sale
A dramatic West Coast shoreline captured at the moment the tide shifts and the sky comes alive. Sweeping movement in the clouds echoes the flow of water through carved sand and over weathered rock, while resilient coastal evergreens anchor the scene. Both powerful and contemplative, this large-scale pastel invites the viewer into the rhythm and atmosphere of the Pacific edge. Inspired by Long Beach near Tofino.
| Date: | 2026 |
| Technique: | Soft Pastel on Pastelmat Paper |
| Styles: | Fine Art, Realism |
| Contents: | Seascape, Outdoors, Wilderness, Tree, Fir, Scenery, Sea, Water, Stream, Shoreline, Rock, Land, Rainforest, Woodland, Coast, Beach, Landscape, Nature |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Framed Size: | 44in x 33in |
| Unframed Size: | 38.5in x 26.5in |
| Frame: | Framed |
| Weight: | 7.0 lb |
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"