Tag Archives: Burrard Bridge

Burrard bridge by Vancouver artist Leanne Christie based on Vancouver archive photo of the opening of the Burrard Bridge

Opening Burrard. Oil on canvas. 24″ x 24″

Stobie Forlong Assets was entering bankruptcy and took action against a client for whom they had bought stocks.

Moored. Oil on canvas. 10″ x 10″.SOLD

So much happens within the frame of this painting.  I love the location (by the entrance to Granville Island) and I love the subject but to capture the scene is intense.  There are thousands of little elements: the ropes, the masts, the sails, the layers upon layers of boats, the water, the city, the bridge. [...]