“Westerly Clouds Iona” is an original oil on canvas by Paul Chizik, beautifully framed and painted with his signature plein-air sensitivity.

Chizik is a classically trained Canadian painter whose mastery of European traditional techniques—combined with his devotion to painting from life—has earned him recognition as one of Western Canada’s leading contemporary realists. His landscapes reveal a rare ability to observe atmosphere with precision and translate it into poetic, emotionally resonant scenes.

In Westerly Clouds Iona, Chizik captures the dramatic movement of clouds sweeping across the sky above Iona Beach. Thick, expressive brushstrokes build layers of drifting whites, greys, and soft violets, while pockets of blue break through the shifting formations. Below, a quiet stretch of green land anchors the scene, balancing the powerful sky above.

The work is a masterclass in atmospheric painting—alive with texture, movement, and the fleeting beauty of nature in transition.

Artwork Size: 11 × 14 inches, frame included
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: Artist signed
COA: Includes Gallery Letter of Authenticity

An intimate yet dynamic landscape that celebrates the ever-changing skies of coastal British Columbia.