Hi!

My name is Anke and I paint in watercolour, gouache and acrylic and I enjoy photography. I live on Vancouver Island, Canada, where I create with gratitude on the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people. I acknowledge and respect their traditional relationships with this beautiful land. Thank you.

An acrylic painting on canvas of a half moon and a star. The star is tied to the moon and the background is a blend of blue, green and silver.

Anke

An acrylic painting on canvas of a half moon and a star. The star is tied to the moon and the background is a blend of blue, green and silver.

Painting


  • acrylic
  • watercolour, gouache
  • … exploring

Wildlife


  • owls, eagles
  • whales, sea lions, otters
  • encounters

Photography


  • trees, flowers, garden
  • travel, street
  • … seeing

Stories


  • articles
  • process
  • … learning
The story of sunflowers and their little visitors
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The story of sunflowers and their little visitors

Sunflowers have a way of capturing the heart with their vibrant yellow petals and striking dark centers, reminiscent of the sun itself. But these beauties are more than mere decorations; they are thriving ecosystems, supporting countless insects and playing a vital role in nature. The image above captures this perfectly, as a small beetle delicately…

Photography

Decorating

Entertain

Photography is an
immediate reaction,
drawing is a meditation.


Henri Cartier-Bresson

I dream my painting,
and I paint my dream.


Vincent Van Gough

In all beginning dwells a
magic force for guarding us
and helping us to live.


Heinrich Heine

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