Inspiration:

Breathtaking valley views of Mission Creek, Layer Cake Mountain, Kirschner Mountain, Rutland, South East Kelowna and Kelowna Mission can be seen looking down the lake from this secret lookout at Black Mountain Sntsk‘il’ntən Regional Park, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.

Sntsk‘il’ntən (sins – te – KEEL – ten) comes from the sylix language and translates to “the place where arrowheads/flint is found.” Over the past hundred years, Black Mountain has been used as a forest fire lookout, a ski hill called the Ski Bowl, and for cattle grazing. Original 24x48 acrylic on canvas created in November 2020 for a private collection.

Kelowna 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!