Ruckle Park, Saltspring20" x 24"

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About the Artwork

Ruckle Park, Saltspring is a 20" × 24" oil on canvas painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), depicting a coastal forest view at Ruckle Park, Saltspring Island, framed by tall pine trees.

Tall pine trees in dark green frame the composition on both sides, opening onto a view of blue water and low, distant hills beneath a pale sky. The foreground is built from autumn-toned foliage in gold, orange, and green, with grey rock outcrops adding cooler tones near the shoreline. Soft purple-grey cloud lingers over the distant hills, and the water carries pale reflected light near the centre.

Charlesworth builds the pine branches with layered, wind-swept strokes of dark green, describing movement in the foreground trees. The distant hills and water are rendered with softer, more blended strokes, while the foreground rocks and foliage are painted with thicker, more textured colour. Small evergreen saplings are described with short, upward strokes among the autumn foliage, and thin dark lines mark the bare branches throughout the underbrush.

Rod Charlesworth is a Canadian painter based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Largely self-taught, with early studies at Okanagan College, his practice developed from an initial interest in Surrealism toward Impressionism. His subject matter spans landscapes and community scenes across Western and Northern Canada, with attention to colour and paint handling. Charlesworth's work is held in corporate and private collections in Canada and the United States and is represented by galleries across the country. Ruckle Park, Saltspring reflects his continued attention to Gulf Islands coastal scenery.

Dimensions and Details

Title: Ruckle Park, Saltspring
Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
Size: 20" × 24" (50.8 × 61.0 cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Condition: Excellent
Display: Gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges, ready to hang unframed.

Acquisition Enquiries

Ruckle Park, Saltspring is offered through West End Gallery. At 20" × 24", it suits a range of residential and commercial settings. It depicts a specific, named location on Saltspring Island, distinguishing it from Charlesworth's more general coastal scenes. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery directly to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition terms. Shipping is quoted by location; local delivery within Edmonton is complimentary. Layaway options are available upon request.

Citations

Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.

Accessibility Description

This oil painting depicts a coastal forest view at Ruckle Park on Saltspring Island. Tall pine trees, rendered in dark green with wind-swept branches, rise along both the left and right sides of the composition, their trunks visible in brown tones. Between the trees, low, distant hills appear in soft blue-green tones along the horizon, beneath a pale sky with light cloud cover. A body of calm blue water fills the middle portion of the canvas, its surface reflecting pale light near the centre of the composition. Grey rock outcrops sit at the edge of the water, their surfaces built from layered strokes of grey and brown. In the foreground, autumn-toned foliage in gold, orange, and green covers the rocky ground, interspersed with small evergreen saplings and a few bare, wind-bent branches. A single reddish plant stands out near the centre foreground. The framing pine trees draw the eye toward the open water and distant hills. The artist's signature appears in the lower portion of the canvas. Small patches of pale lichen are visible on the exposed rock surfaces in the foreground.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.

Ruckle Park, Saltspring | 20" x 24"

About the Artwork

Ruckle Park, Saltspring is a 20" × 24" oil on canvas painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), depicting a coastal forest view at Ruckle Park, Saltspring Island, framed by tall pine trees.

Tall pine trees in dark green frame the composition on both sides, opening onto a view of blue water and low, distant hills beneath a pale sky. The foreground is built from autumn-toned foliage in gold, orange, and green, with grey rock outcrops adding cooler tones near the shoreline. Soft purple-grey cloud lingers over the distant hills, and the water carries pale reflected light near the centre.

Charlesworth builds the pine branches with layered, wind-swept strokes of dark green, describing movement in the foreground trees. The distant hills and water are rendered with softer, more blended strokes, while the foreground rocks and foliage are painted with thicker, more textured colour. Small evergreen saplings are described with short, upward strokes among the autumn foliage, and thin dark lines mark the bare branches throughout the underbrush.

Rod Charlesworth is a Canadian painter based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Largely self-taught, with early studies at Okanagan College, his practice developed from an initial interest in Surrealism toward Impressionism. His subject matter spans landscapes and community scenes across Western and Northern Canada, with attention to colour and paint handling. Charlesworth's work is held in corporate and private collections in Canada and the United States and is represented by galleries across the country. Ruckle Park, Saltspring reflects his continued attention to Gulf Islands coastal scenery.

Dimensions and Details

Title: Ruckle Park, Saltspring
Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
Size: 20" × 24" (50.8 × 61.0 cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Condition: Excellent
Display: Gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges, ready to hang unframed.

Acquisition Enquiries

Ruckle Park, Saltspring is offered through West End Gallery. At 20" × 24", it suits a range of residential and commercial settings. It depicts a specific, named location on Saltspring Island, distinguishing it from Charlesworth's more general coastal scenes. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery directly to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition terms. Shipping is quoted by location; local delivery within Edmonton is complimentary. Layaway options are available upon request.

Citations

Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.

Accessibility Description

This oil painting depicts a coastal forest view at Ruckle Park on Saltspring Island. Tall pine trees, rendered in dark green with wind-swept branches, rise along both the left and right sides of the composition, their trunks visible in brown tones. Between the trees, low, distant hills appear in soft blue-green tones along the horizon, beneath a pale sky with light cloud cover. A body of calm blue water fills the middle portion of the canvas, its surface reflecting pale light near the centre of the composition. Grey rock outcrops sit at the edge of the water, their surfaces built from layered strokes of grey and brown. In the foreground, autumn-toned foliage in gold, orange, and green covers the rocky ground, interspersed with small evergreen saplings and a few bare, wind-bent branches. A single reddish plant stands out near the centre foreground. The framing pine trees draw the eye toward the open water and distant hills. The artist's signature appears in the lower portion of the canvas. Small patches of pale lichen are visible on the exposed rock surfaces in the foreground.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.