Princeton, Vermilion Forks, British Columbia
The Okanagan Dry Forests ecoregion, located in the rain shadow of the Pacific Ranges, is a diverse and drier area compared to its surroundings. It features warm to hot summers and cool winters with minimal snowfall. The varied climate creates a range of microclimates, resulting in diverse ecosystems including ponderosa pine woodlands, grasslands, and shrub-steppes. These “pocket deserts” are home to many rare and at-risk species like the sharp-tailed grouse, flammulated owl, western rattlesnake, and American badger. I saw non of these on my latest trip however did spot a white tailed deer, a female grouse, a golden-crowned kinglet, chipmunks, squirrels and a Black-billed Magpie. As for plants at higher elevations, lodgepole pine, aspen, white spruce, and Douglas-fir dominate, with Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir in the subalpine zones. The region also has beautiful lake, stream, and meadow ecosystems.
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"Sunrise at the farm" Watercolor Oct. 7th, 2024
The sky filled with red ate away the stars away. The cat sat on my lap while I painted.
"Noon at the farm" Watercolor Oct. 6th, 2024
it rained for a moment and cleared up by the afternoon. The sun shone so hot that day. Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Princeton British Columbia, Canada. In Princeton, the summers are warm, dry, and partly cloudy and the winters are freezing, snowy, and mostly cloudy.
"Fluffy cat at the farm" Water-soluble oil on canvas Oct. 6th, 2024
Little cat sat on my lap. There were 3 wonderful cats at the farm I was staying at. They made me feel safe and loved. To see more of Princeton's pets click here
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"The yellow Birch tree" Water-soluble oil on canvas 10x12 Oct. 13th, 2024
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The tree's leaves shone a gold more valuable then any money could own. Birch wood trees changing from green to yellow with the autumn season.
"An animist framework for understanding my relationship with the
birch tree-or any relationships with other-than-
human persons-places
humans on an equal instead of superior
epistemological footing with
regard to other creatures." Page 203 in
concluding paragraph of "Being Known by a Birch Tree" by Priscilla Stuckey.
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"Addicted to Fetch" Water-soluble oil on canvas 18x11 Oct. 6th, 2024
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This puppy was addicted to fetch. Part of a squad of 3 she is the youngest of the dogs on the farm. She was a great model and companion when I was there. To see more of Princeton's pets click here
"Yellow Woods" Water-soluble oil on canvas 10x12 Oct. 13th, 2024
A small pond in the field of the Farm I was at. I was intrigued by the fact it had a boat and the water mill. I wasn't too surprised by the pond because I knew of the flowing stream in the back, hidden in this photo buy trees.
"Big Chicken" Water color on paper 8x10 Oct. 5th, 2024
I've made some friends on my journeys.
"White Chicken" Water-soluble oil on canvas 2x4 Oct. 5th, 2024
