ICEBERG ALLEY

Chinese Brush PaintingLandscape Art
Written By Laura Beaton

I painted Iceberg Alley specifically for The Gallery on the Pond, located across from the lovely Fogo Island Inn situated on a tiny island of Fogo at the northeast coast of Newfoundland. This painting was created using Chinese Inks on washi (Japanese paper) paper and measures 38”x28” (framed).

I was humbled and honoured when notified of winning an Award of Excellence in November 2022 for the 11th Annual International Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting Society (ICCPS) in Tokyo, Japan.

In keeping with the traditions of this art form, the lighthouse leaves the paper.   There is a majesty in the night, watching the stars, the aurora borealis dancing above and the merging of manmade structures and Canadian nature at its finest.  Oh Canada!

Iceberg Alley Chinese Ink on Washi. Painted by Laura Beaton. It shows the lighthouse illuminating the icebergs at night with the Aurora Borealis doing its nightly dance.

Iceberg Alley, as on sale via The Gallery on the Pond, Fogo Island, Joe Batt’s Arm, NL & Labrador

Laura Beaton

Laura Beaton is a Canadian visual fine artist working in Chinese Brush Painting, Sumi-e, mixed media, and Western contemporary abstraction. Her practice brings together Eastern brush traditions and expressive Western abstraction through colour, movement, atmosphere, and intuitive composition. Using earth tones, vibrant accents, organic forms, and layered gestures, she creates works that feel both grounded and expansive, inviting calm, reflection, and emotional connection.

 

Her abstract compositions often suggest natural rhythms, trees, landscapes, and structures of growth without relying on literal representation. Through a thoughtful balance of stillness and energy, soft tones and bold movement, Laura creates visual harmony across the surface. Her work reflects an ongoing interest in presence, coexistence, resilience, and the relationship between nature, culture, and personal experience.

Laura has exhibited in Canada and internationally, with work shown in galleries, museums, juried exhibitions, cultural institutions, and community arts initiatives. Her paintings are held in private, corporate, and public collections, including collections connected to Canada, China, and international patrons. In addition to her studio practice, she contributes as a speaker, juror, consultant supporting artists through mentorship, professional strategy, and community engagement.

https://LauraBeaton.com
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