Inspiration:

The inspiration for this Revelstoke painting came from an epic day in the Selkirk mountains in a secret undisclosed location north of Revelstoke, BC. The GPS coordinates are hidden in the painting for those with a keen eye & an adventurous heart. A spectacular mountain lake experience you will never forget! This painting was a custom commission project created in February 2023 as a thank you for a generous $3,000 donation from Mike & Lisa Conlan to support the Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) & Jaxon’s Swinging with the Stars Campaign (event Feb 25, 2023).

LOCAL HISTORY:
Paralleled by the Monashee and Purcell Ranges, the Selkirk Range is located to the the East of the Columbia River and west of the Purcell Trench in the centre what is commonly know as the Columbia Mountain group. Stretching from Kinbasket Lake to the Idaho Panhandle, geologic uplifting & erosion began 400 million years ago. These mountains are older than the neighbouring Western Rockies and are defined by high peaks towering above valley bottoms with upwards of 9500 ft relief between the highest peak (11,555 ft) and the valley floor. With some of the finest alpine scenery in North America, the Canadian Government set aside Glacier National Parks & Revelstoke National Park in 1886 and 1914 in a historic efforts to preserve unique mountain flora and fauna. Rich in history, the Sinixt First Nation lived on the Columbia River and its tributaries of thousands of years before some of the first settlers arrived via routes on the Columbia. After the gold rush the Columbia River was often the only means of getting around the Selkirk range until the development of Rogers Pass which finalized the Canadian Pacific Railway route (later Trans Canada Highway) and united Canada Coast to Coast in 1885. Today, these spectacular mountains & glaciers are a natural playground for hikers, skiers, mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts alike!

If you have been following Jaxon for a while you may recognize this piece as an updated version of one of his first ever award winning originals which remains in his Family’s private collection.

Okanagan Lake Artwork by BC Artist Jaxon Jurome:
Born & raised in Kelowna, British Columbia, Jaxon Jurome is a professional artist, 3rd generation REALTOR® & Okanagan adventurer who is so grateful to enjoy the endless list of outdoor opportunities that British Columbia provides! Following the teachings of his grandfather, Bill Jurome, Jaxon began painting several years ago & has formulated a style which is inspired by the positivity & vibrancy of the natural environment! Whether it’s an epic powder day on the ski hill, a hot Okanagan afternoon by the lake, or catching a big winter swell in Tofino, Jaxon feels that nature can teach us so much about slowing down, being present & truly living a fulfilled life enriched by experience. Using this as the spark for his inspiration, Jaxon packs each painting with as much positivity energy as possible bringing great joy, happiness & colour into people’s lives & living rooms! Being a self taught artist, Jaxon’s aim with painting is to inspire others to create. Whether it is art, dance, music, words or sculpting, we all have the power to create positivity!