All Mural Artists from up and down the West Coast of North America
Gerald Marchand
Panel #2
"The Overseer 2"
acrylic
In March 1998, my wife and I visited Haida Gwaii for the first time. We were driving our son Richard who was a tree planter to meet his planting crew. We decided to make a small vacation of it and explore the Island. As we penetrated the interior we came upon huge clear cuts. It looked like ground zero after a nuclear blast. To see this kind of devastation on what was a pristine Island was a rude awakening for me. Everywhere we went we encountered these huge clear cuts or their aftermath where on pristine beaches you see enough wood to build many homes, just left there as decaying pieces of driftwood.
As I visited this particular beach I was reminded of the times prior to this industrial devastation. I could not help but wonder what the Haida elders must feel when witnessing the rape of their ancestral lands. It was during this reflection that the idea of placing the totem among the dead driftwood was born. It was like a headstone in a graveyard! How appropriate I thought. After spending some time on the beach we returned to our car in order to visit other sites. As I started the car a news bulletin came on the car radio announcing the death of Bill Reid. It was at that moment that the inspiration for "The Overseer" was born.
"The Overseer 2"
acrylic
In March 1998, my wife and I visited Haida Gwaii for the first time. We were driving our son Richard who was a tree planter to meet his planting crew. We decided to make a small vacation of it and explore the Island. As we penetrated the interior we came upon huge clear cuts. It looked like ground zero after a nuclear blast. To see this kind of devastation on what was a pristine Island was a rude awakening for me. Everywhere we went we encountered these huge clear cuts or their aftermath where on pristine beaches you see enough wood to build many homes, just left there as decaying pieces of driftwood.
As I visited this particular beach I was reminded of the times prior to this industrial devastation. I could not help but wonder what the Haida elders must feel when witnessing the rape of their ancestral lands. It was during this reflection that the idea of placing the totem among the dead driftwood was born. It was like a headstone in a graveyard! How appropriate I thought. After spending some time on the beach we returned to our car in order to visit other sites. As I started the car a news bulletin came on the car radio announcing the death of Bill Reid. It was at that moment that the inspiration for "The Overseer" was born.
Erin Stelmaschuk
Panel #4
"Little Starfish Keeps On Dancing"
acrylic
"Little Starfish Keeps On Dancing"
acrylic
Lynn Kingham
Panel #5
"Beached"
acrylic
"Beached"
acrylic
Lucyna Eschner
Panel #6
"This Is My Father's World"
acrylic
I love nature. My home is in Burnaby (Greater Vancouver) British Columbia. We planted a Sumac tree when we moved here from Edmonton.The "Burning bush" spreads rapidly by very long shallow running roots. It has brilliant autumn foliage. Our provincial bird is the Stellar Jay. Sable and blue colors make it conspicuous.They are Very fond of peanuts; if you start they'll soon wake you up too early with their raucous calls. A few years back I had gone whale watching. Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family. Dorsal fins on their backs help orcas swim strait. They can leap out of the water forward or backward and fall back with a splash. They live in groups called pods and communicate with clicks whistles, squeaks and screeches and are able to recognize each others voices. The approximate age of whales is determined by the number of rings of their teeth. Dental abscesses (sadly) are one of the main causes of death in wild whales (I'm a dental assistant).
Killer whales sleep by resting half of their brains. The other half remains awake and in control of their bodies' activities. Isn't that amazing!
"This Is My Father's World"
acrylic
I love nature. My home is in Burnaby (Greater Vancouver) British Columbia. We planted a Sumac tree when we moved here from Edmonton.The "Burning bush" spreads rapidly by very long shallow running roots. It has brilliant autumn foliage. Our provincial bird is the Stellar Jay. Sable and blue colors make it conspicuous.They are Very fond of peanuts; if you start they'll soon wake you up too early with their raucous calls. A few years back I had gone whale watching. Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family. Dorsal fins on their backs help orcas swim strait. They can leap out of the water forward or backward and fall back with a splash. They live in groups called pods and communicate with clicks whistles, squeaks and screeches and are able to recognize each others voices. The approximate age of whales is determined by the number of rings of their teeth. Dental abscesses (sadly) are one of the main causes of death in wild whales (I'm a dental assistant).
Killer whales sleep by resting half of their brains. The other half remains awake and in control of their bodies' activities. Isn't that amazing!
Jim Walsh
Panel #7
"Shadbolt Maple Revisited"
acrylic
I have an attraction to red in nature and I look forward to this short time in the fall when the maples start to turn before they lose all their leaves and go to sleep
"Shadbolt Maple Revisited"
acrylic
I have an attraction to red in nature and I look forward to this short time in the fall when the maples start to turn before they lose all their leaves and go to sleep
Catherine Tableau
Panel #9
"Dies Irae (Sunset on Marina Island)"
Plaster on board with acrylic paints
Electric colors, violence, passion, anger inhabit "Dies Irae". You don't know where starts the sky, where end the mountains and the seashore but you can feel the storm blowing from this sunset at Shark Spit on Marina Island, B.C. .
Dies Irae, irradié, jour de colère, day of anger, end of day, end of a world...
www.catherinetableau.com
"Dies Irae (Sunset on Marina Island)"
Plaster on board with acrylic paints
Electric colors, violence, passion, anger inhabit "Dies Irae". You don't know where starts the sky, where end the mountains and the seashore but you can feel the storm blowing from this sunset at Shark Spit on Marina Island, B.C. .
Dies Irae, irradié, jour de colère, day of anger, end of day, end of a world...
www.catherinetableau.com
Rod Charlesworth
Kathy Johnston
Panel #11
"Journey by Water"
acrylic
Just as my panel is one part of a greater image, so is water. To me, water is the truth and harmony that runs through nature. After the long drop at the top of Shannon Falls, runs the water that I have painted.
It flows, spontaneously yielding and humble on its journey to be a part of something much greater.
kathyjohnston.ca
"Journey by Water"
acrylic
Just as my panel is one part of a greater image, so is water. To me, water is the truth and harmony that runs through nature. After the long drop at the top of Shannon Falls, runs the water that I have painted.
It flows, spontaneously yielding and humble on its journey to be a part of something much greater.
kathyjohnston.ca
Tim Fraser
Perry Haddock
Panel #13
"Gulf Blush"
acrylic
I've been going to Galiano Island since 1973, when we built a family cottage and fell in love with everything about the island, from the beauty of its sandstone shoreline to its laid-back lifestyle. The title of the panel, "Gulf Blush", refers to the glow of a warm summer afternoon's sun on the sculpted sandstone rocks near our island getaway.
www.perryhaddock.com
"Gulf Blush"
acrylic
I've been going to Galiano Island since 1973, when we built a family cottage and fell in love with everything about the island, from the beauty of its sandstone shoreline to its laid-back lifestyle. The title of the panel, "Gulf Blush", refers to the glow of a warm summer afternoon's sun on the sculpted sandstone rocks near our island getaway.
www.perryhaddock.com
Heather Brewster
Panel #14
"Wreck Diving"
mixed medium
Scuba diving has always intrigued me. I worked with someone who went diving every weekend and came back with many adventure stories and amazing photos.
Some of the best photos were from shipwreck dives along the coast of Vancouver Island.
It's not surprising that BC is named one of the World's Best Wreck Dive Sites.
www.heatherbrewster.com
"Wreck Diving"
mixed medium
Scuba diving has always intrigued me. I worked with someone who went diving every weekend and came back with many adventure stories and amazing photos.
Some of the best photos were from shipwreck dives along the coast of Vancouver Island.
It's not surprising that BC is named one of the World's Best Wreck Dive Sites.
www.heatherbrewster.com
Allen Klatt
Panel #15
"Looking Westward"
acrylic
A view of Vancouver's North Shore mountains as seen from Sunset Beach in Vancouver. Similar views of sky, mountains, sea and sand can be seen at innumerable locations on the west coast yet each one is unique and special.
allenklatt.page.tl
"Looking Westward"
acrylic
A view of Vancouver's North Shore mountains as seen from Sunset Beach in Vancouver. Similar views of sky, mountains, sea and sand can be seen at innumerable locations on the west coast yet each one is unique and special.
allenklatt.page.tl
Barbara Would Schaefer
Panel #16
The Fabric of Community
acrylic
Many ethnicities make up the tapestry of society. While we celebrate our differences this colourful version of the flag of British Columbia symbolizes that we are united as one community under the flag.
The Fabric of Community
acrylic
Many ethnicities make up the tapestry of society. While we celebrate our differences this colourful version of the flag of British Columbia symbolizes that we are united as one community under the flag.
Todd Jason Baker
Panel #18
Sustenance
acrylic
This image is a close up of the salmon in the mouth of the Raven. Salmon is considered the staple food of many coastal communities, brought to the rivers and seas by the Raven. Legends tell of how Raven stole the salmon from the Beaver people by rolling up their stream and landscape like a carpet and flying away. It was so heavy that he could only fly a short distance at a time. He would stop wherever there was a tree to rest. The Beaver people in order to stop him. They would gnaw down the trees that Raven stopped at and each time some Salmon and stream would escape forming great streams and rivers of Salmon.
www.nativeonline.com
Sustenance
acrylic
This image is a close up of the salmon in the mouth of the Raven. Salmon is considered the staple food of many coastal communities, brought to the rivers and seas by the Raven. Legends tell of how Raven stole the salmon from the Beaver people by rolling up their stream and landscape like a carpet and flying away. It was so heavy that he could only fly a short distance at a time. He would stop wherever there was a tree to rest. The Beaver people in order to stop him. They would gnaw down the trees that Raven stopped at and each time some Salmon and stream would escape forming great streams and rivers of Salmon.
www.nativeonline.com
Jessica Albert
Panel #19
Unity
acrylic
The cougar lives along the West Coast, ranging from Yukon in Canada to the southern Andes of South America. It is the heaviest cat in the American continents after the jaguar, although it is most closely related to smaller felines. The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey found in North America near large bodies of open water with a food supply and older trees for nesting. The Bald Eagle builds the largest nest of any North American bird, it is up to 13ft deep, 8.2ft wide and 2425 pounds or 1 ton. The Cougar and the Bald Eagle are both dominant predators of the West Coast region, therefore I wanted to unite both animals in an acrylic rendering of a West Coast skyline.
Unity
acrylic
The cougar lives along the West Coast, ranging from Yukon in Canada to the southern Andes of South America. It is the heaviest cat in the American continents after the jaguar, although it is most closely related to smaller felines. The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey found in North America near large bodies of open water with a food supply and older trees for nesting. The Bald Eagle builds the largest nest of any North American bird, it is up to 13ft deep, 8.2ft wide and 2425 pounds or 1 ton. The Cougar and the Bald Eagle are both dominant predators of the West Coast region, therefore I wanted to unite both animals in an acrylic rendering of a West Coast skyline.
Maria Miranda Lawrence
Panel #20
"Into the Sunset - Long Beach"
acrylic
My panel suggested a sunset scene over a beach. I referenced a photograph I took of my daughter Corinna and her partner Hans-Christen Andersen walking ahead along our island's largest beach. Merging the two images together, the resulting painting not only captures a memorable moment in time but it foreshadows the warmth and happiness of their long-lasting relationship, as they journey through life together. The original photograph was taken on Vancouver Island's Long Beach, known for its magnificent and expansive natural shoreline by the Grand Pacific Ocean. It's beautiful and such is their connection.
mirandalawrence.com
"Into the Sunset - Long Beach"
acrylic
My panel suggested a sunset scene over a beach. I referenced a photograph I took of my daughter Corinna and her partner Hans-Christen Andersen walking ahead along our island's largest beach. Merging the two images together, the resulting painting not only captures a memorable moment in time but it foreshadows the warmth and happiness of their long-lasting relationship, as they journey through life together. The original photograph was taken on Vancouver Island's Long Beach, known for its magnificent and expansive natural shoreline by the Grand Pacific Ocean. It's beautiful and such is their connection.
mirandalawrence.com
Lynn Erin
Panel #22
"Dogwood and the Lunar Moth"
acrylic
I am an artist from the interior of B.C., and in the summer of 2006 had the opportunity to sail and kayak the B.C. coast for five months.
I loved living with the pulse of ocean, moon, and tides. It was while hiking on Calvert Island that I stumbled for my first and only time, across a very pretty, cool patch of blooming dogwood and that inspired my painting. It has been a thrill to take part and watch this come together.
www.fireweedart.ca
"Dogwood and the Lunar Moth"
acrylic
I am an artist from the interior of B.C., and in the summer of 2006 had the opportunity to sail and kayak the B.C. coast for five months.
I loved living with the pulse of ocean, moon, and tides. It was while hiking on Calvert Island that I stumbled for my first and only time, across a very pretty, cool patch of blooming dogwood and that inspired my painting. It has been a thrill to take part and watch this come together.
www.fireweedart.ca
Carla Maskall
Panel #24
"West Coast Spawning Salmon"
acrylic
West Coast nature is one of the most inspirational and beautiful muses for an artist. Nature becomes a central theme in most of my works these days as I see the fragile beauty of it threatened by our misuse. In our busy world, my goal as an artist is to give the viewer pause for reflection to appreciate the beauty of nature and humanity that surrounds us every day.
www3.telus.net/maskall/carla
"West Coast Spawning Salmon"
acrylic
West Coast nature is one of the most inspirational and beautiful muses for an artist. Nature becomes a central theme in most of my works these days as I see the fragile beauty of it threatened by our misuse. In our busy world, my goal as an artist is to give the viewer pause for reflection to appreciate the beauty of nature and humanity that surrounds us every day.
www3.telus.net/maskall/carla
Wendy Munroe
Panel #25
"Red Sky in the Morning"
acrylic
The native arbutus trees at the south end of our west coast island are sculpted by the prevailing south-easterly winter winds, as they take root and struggle for survival in the craggy red bluffs.
www.pendercreatives.com/wendymunroe
"Red Sky in the Morning"
acrylic
The native arbutus trees at the south end of our west coast island are sculpted by the prevailing south-easterly winter winds, as they take root and struggle for survival in the craggy red bluffs.
www.pendercreatives.com/wendymunroe
Christina Munck
Nancy Ruhl
Panel #27
"Tidal Pool Splash"
acrylic
One of the great things about coastal living is that the ocean is never far away. The warm and cool tones of this tile reminded me of low tide at Chesterman Beach on the West coast of Vancouver Island. I knew that I wanted to paint the sea and the beach and then introduce a figure enjoying both.
www.nancyruhl.ca
"Tidal Pool Splash"
acrylic
One of the great things about coastal living is that the ocean is never far away. The warm and cool tones of this tile reminded me of low tide at Chesterman Beach on the West coast of Vancouver Island. I knew that I wanted to paint the sea and the beach and then introduce a figure enjoying both.
www.nancyruhl.ca
Charity Dakin
Panel #29
"Frog Clan"
acrylic
Shrouded in fog and mist for much of the year, totem poles of the West Coast Haida people stood along the coastal temperate rainforests, representing family lineages and privileges. The frog, seen here escaping from under the tail of a killer whale, is a symbol of that which is often misunderstood and underestimated, a possessor of wealth, and not to be insulted. Aside from all meanings, if I had my choice I should choose to be a part of the frog clan simply because I have great admiration for these little creatures. This pacific tree frog, for example, is a small (sometimes) brilliant green frog found throughout the southern part of the mainland and on Vancouver Island, as well as being introduced to Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands).
www.nightofartists.com
"Frog Clan"
acrylic
Shrouded in fog and mist for much of the year, totem poles of the West Coast Haida people stood along the coastal temperate rainforests, representing family lineages and privileges. The frog, seen here escaping from under the tail of a killer whale, is a symbol of that which is often misunderstood and underestimated, a possessor of wealth, and not to be insulted. Aside from all meanings, if I had my choice I should choose to be a part of the frog clan simply because I have great admiration for these little creatures. This pacific tree frog, for example, is a small (sometimes) brilliant green frog found throughout the southern part of the mainland and on Vancouver Island, as well as being introduced to Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands).
www.nightofartists.com
Deb Garlick
John Stone
Panel #31
"The Coastal Wolf"
acrylic
The wolf figures prominently in the folklore and beliefs of B.C.'s Coastal natives. It was once the central part of ceremonial life, with the Tlu-kwa-na or wolf ritual surpassing all others in importance. The wolf's shrewdness and predatory prowess was admired by all. This wolf is almost alive as it will follow you around.
www.johnstonepaintings.com
"The Coastal Wolf"
acrylic
The wolf figures prominently in the folklore and beliefs of B.C.'s Coastal natives. It was once the central part of ceremonial life, with the Tlu-kwa-na or wolf ritual surpassing all others in importance. The wolf's shrewdness and predatory prowess was admired by all. This wolf is almost alive as it will follow you around.
www.johnstonepaintings.com
Sher Nasser
Panel #32
“July Sunset”
acrylic
Born on the spice island of Zanzibar, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Sher Nasser spent her formative years around the beautiful coastlines of East Africa. Inspired by the gorgeous vistas surrounding her, Sher's interest in drawing started early, however, it was not until many years later, and having moved to Canada, that Sher discovered the joyful world of painting.
"When I first arrived in Canada I was immediately fascinated with the effects of light and shadow that the September sun was creating. I am gifted with a strong love of nature and seeing the wonderful variety of colors that each season brings, I felt a strong inspiration to try and capture those radiant colors on my canvas".
Excelling in floral watercolors, Sher also creates breathtaking landscapes, still-lives and life-like portraits in a variety of media.
Living in British Columbia, Sher is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Port Moody Arts Association and the Art Focus Group.
www.shernasser.com
“July Sunset”
acrylic
Born on the spice island of Zanzibar, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Sher Nasser spent her formative years around the beautiful coastlines of East Africa. Inspired by the gorgeous vistas surrounding her, Sher's interest in drawing started early, however, it was not until many years later, and having moved to Canada, that Sher discovered the joyful world of painting.
"When I first arrived in Canada I was immediately fascinated with the effects of light and shadow that the September sun was creating. I am gifted with a strong love of nature and seeing the wonderful variety of colors that each season brings, I felt a strong inspiration to try and capture those radiant colors on my canvas".
Excelling in floral watercolors, Sher also creates breathtaking landscapes, still-lives and life-like portraits in a variety of media.
Living in British Columbia, Sher is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Port Moody Arts Association and the Art Focus Group.
www.shernasser.com
Wolf Schenke
Panel #33
"Heron"
acrylic
For the bird, I used as source material, photographs I took of some herons at Pitt Lake (East of Vancouver). The grassy shores were composed are from photos of Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake in Burnaby BC.
www.wolfschenke.com
"Heron"
acrylic
For the bird, I used as source material, photographs I took of some herons at Pitt Lake (East of Vancouver). The grassy shores were composed are from photos of Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake in Burnaby BC.
www.wolfschenke.com
Geneviève Gillett
Panel #34
"Wonders of the West Coast"
acrylic
On an otherwise routine ferry trip to Victoria, I unexpectedly saw a pod of killer whales that seemed to be following the ferry and putting on a performance for the passengers. The magic of this supernatural west coast experience has stayed with me and has inspired this painting.
nsartists.ca/genevievegillett
"Wonders of the West Coast"
acrylic
On an otherwise routine ferry trip to Victoria, I unexpectedly saw a pod of killer whales that seemed to be following the ferry and putting on a performance for the passengers. The magic of this supernatural west coast experience has stayed with me and has inspired this painting.
nsartists.ca/genevievegillett
Bernadette McCormack
Simon Daniel James
Panel #37
"Circle of Life"
acrylic
This project was a wonderful experience and at the time there was talk about the extinction of the salmon. I wanted to paint the circle of the salmon's life cycle in the laying of eggs and swimming the Pacific and I also represented the predators they deal with in that cycle. On the top was a representation of the Spirit of that life in a serpent. I feel if given another chance to participate I could do something more inspirational.
www.raventales.com
"Circle of Life"
acrylic
This project was a wonderful experience and at the time there was talk about the extinction of the salmon. I wanted to paint the circle of the salmon's life cycle in the laying of eggs and swimming the Pacific and I also represented the predators they deal with in that cycle. On the top was a representation of the Spirit of that life in a serpent. I feel if given another chance to participate I could do something more inspirational.
www.raventales.com
Ingrid Fawcett
Panel #38
"Willows' Beach"
acrylic
Willows’ Sunrise
I once heard a scientist explain
the effect of the Rayleigh Scattering.
Atmospheric particles
the same size of the wavelengths of visible light
cause the white light to split into
individual components
resulting in a sky-blue noon.
And that a red sunrise is the result of
the short blue and violet rays
being scattered as the sunlight
passes diagonally
through the atmosphere
leaving the longer waves of
the reds, oranges and yellow to be
received by the observing eye.
I wonder though,
as I walk Willows Beach Esplanade,
if instead of the scientific reasoning of,
wave lengths,
atmospheric particles,
and distance from the sun,
that really it is Mother at play,
with a flicker of her red flamboyance
rewarding me for not rolling over when the
six am alarm bell rings.
Ingrid Fawcett
www3.telus.net/ingridfawcet
"Willows' Beach"
acrylic
Willows’ Sunrise
I once heard a scientist explain
the effect of the Rayleigh Scattering.
Atmospheric particles
the same size of the wavelengths of visible light
cause the white light to split into
individual components
resulting in a sky-blue noon.
And that a red sunrise is the result of
the short blue and violet rays
being scattered as the sunlight
passes diagonally
through the atmosphere
leaving the longer waves of
the reds, oranges and yellow to be
received by the observing eye.
I wonder though,
as I walk Willows Beach Esplanade,
if instead of the scientific reasoning of,
wave lengths,
atmospheric particles,
and distance from the sun,
that really it is Mother at play,
with a flicker of her red flamboyance
rewarding me for not rolling over when the
six am alarm bell rings.
Ingrid Fawcett
www3.telus.net/ingridfawcet
Barbara Parkin
Teresa Gaye Hitch
Panel #40
"Under the Westcoast Sky"
acrylic
When choosing a tile, I selected a piece which reminded me of the recent photograph. I took from my home on Mt. Belcher (Salt Spring Island), overlooking the Gulf Islands (including Galiano Island), and the Coastal Mountain range. Also, as Galiano Island is the final resting place for the mural, I wanted to include an image of the Island. Adapting the image and media to the parameters of the mural was challenging. Usually, I paint experimentally with heavy textures, mixed media, and many glazes. Also, there were colours, shapes and tones which needed to be honoured, in creating this small piece of a much larger plan. As artists, we tend to work uniquely on our own, independent of others. This historically significant project has brought us together as a unified and complementary whole, in celebration." Under the Westcoast Sky" is the first painting I have done since my painting hand was seriously injured in January. The pain has been very distracting, and my digits are not stable enough to do all that I would like to. However, the invitation to participate in Kunamokst was too much of an honour to turn down. This little tile represents the hope of being able to fully get back to my painting in the near future.
I would like to thank the organizers for their encouragement, and for breaking the injury's hold on my painting practices.
www.teresagayehitch.com
"Under the Westcoast Sky"
acrylic
When choosing a tile, I selected a piece which reminded me of the recent photograph. I took from my home on Mt. Belcher (Salt Spring Island), overlooking the Gulf Islands (including Galiano Island), and the Coastal Mountain range. Also, as Galiano Island is the final resting place for the mural, I wanted to include an image of the Island. Adapting the image and media to the parameters of the mural was challenging. Usually, I paint experimentally with heavy textures, mixed media, and many glazes. Also, there were colours, shapes and tones which needed to be honoured, in creating this small piece of a much larger plan. As artists, we tend to work uniquely on our own, independent of others. This historically significant project has brought us together as a unified and complementary whole, in celebration." Under the Westcoast Sky" is the first painting I have done since my painting hand was seriously injured in January. The pain has been very distracting, and my digits are not stable enough to do all that I would like to. However, the invitation to participate in Kunamokst was too much of an honour to turn down. This little tile represents the hope of being able to fully get back to my painting in the near future.
I would like to thank the organizers for their encouragement, and for breaking the injury's hold on my painting practices.
www.teresagayehitch.com
Louise Nicholson
Panel #41
"The Run Medium"
acrylic
The words “West Coast” and “salmon” go hand in hand. Salmon have been an integral feature in the survival of First Nations people and they continue to be part of an important food and fishing industry for BC. Unfortunately over-fishing, pollution, and land developments have endangered this most important species and the salmon runs have decreased in numbers over the years. I painted this panel to recognize the importance of this wild species of fish to our culture, our way of life.
nsartists.ca/louisenicholson
"The Run Medium"
acrylic
The words “West Coast” and “salmon” go hand in hand. Salmon have been an integral feature in the survival of First Nations people and they continue to be part of an important food and fishing industry for BC. Unfortunately over-fishing, pollution, and land developments have endangered this most important species and the salmon runs have decreased in numbers over the years. I painted this panel to recognize the importance of this wild species of fish to our culture, our way of life.
nsartists.ca/louisenicholson
Paulyne Deschamps-Peltier
Panel #42
"COUCHER DE SOLEIL."
acrylic
COUCHER DE SOLEIL. Dans un ciel embrasé de ses propres feux, le
soleil va bientôt disparaître dans les profondeurs du Pacifique,
faisant place au voile de la nuit qui enveloppera la Côte jusqu'à l'aube... SUNSET. In a sky ablaze with its own fire, the sun is about to sink into the depths of the Pacific beckoning to the shadows of night to embrace the Coast until dawn...
"COUCHER DE SOLEIL."
acrylic
COUCHER DE SOLEIL. Dans un ciel embrasé de ses propres feux, le
soleil va bientôt disparaître dans les profondeurs du Pacifique,
faisant place au voile de la nuit qui enveloppera la Côte jusqu'à l'aube... SUNSET. In a sky ablaze with its own fire, the sun is about to sink into the depths of the Pacific beckoning to the shadows of night to embrace the Coast until dawn...
Gordon Henschel
Panel #43
"November Morning – Mid-Coast"
acrylic
This painting is in Mackenzie Sound, one of the inlets leading off Queen Charlotte Strait. There are nearly 300 Resident Orcas in the area each summer, following the salmon runs. This is November when there are just a few remaining Orcas searching for the Chum or “Dog” salmon that run this time of year. November rains have usually appeared and the area is filled with clouds and mist.
www.henschelfinearts.com
"November Morning – Mid-Coast"
acrylic
This painting is in Mackenzie Sound, one of the inlets leading off Queen Charlotte Strait. There are nearly 300 Resident Orcas in the area each summer, following the salmon runs. This is November when there are just a few remaining Orcas searching for the Chum or “Dog” salmon that run this time of year. November rains have usually appeared and the area is filled with clouds and mist.
www.henschelfinearts.com
Kelly Everill
Panel #44
"underwater sunshine"
acrylic
I love the way the suns light reflects into water and creates amazing playgrounds for our underwater creatures.
www.kellysart.ca
"underwater sunshine"
acrylic
I love the way the suns light reflects into water and creates amazing playgrounds for our underwater creatures.
www.kellysart.ca
Beth Dunlop
Panel #45
"Alert Bay BC - circa 1890"
acrylic
"Located on the northern Gulf Islands of BC, Alert Bay is a beautiful thriving community with a rich cultural history that exists on into today."
www.bethdunlop.com
"Alert Bay BC - circa 1890"
acrylic
"Located on the northern Gulf Islands of BC, Alert Bay is a beautiful thriving community with a rich cultural history that exists on into today."
www.bethdunlop.com
Melodie Douglas
Panel #47
"Seaside Treasures"
acrylic
"Seaside Treasures"
acrylic
Vladimir Horik
Panel #48
"Moving On..."
oil
I was drawn to panel #48, then put some paint on it to find out why.
www.vladimirhorik.com
"Moving On..."
oil
I was drawn to panel #48, then put some paint on it to find out why.
www.vladimirhorik.com
Tammy Woolgar
Panel #49
"Looking West"
acrylic
There's just something mystical about watching the sun sink into the sea.
www.members.shaw.ca/woolgarstudio/
"Looking West"
acrylic
There's just something mystical about watching the sun sink into the sea.
www.members.shaw.ca/woolgarstudio/
Steve Baylis
Christine Poulin
Panel #52
"Spirit of the Ocean"
acrylic
Whales, those ancient, magnificent, beings are believed to hold the secrets of the Universe... They are gracious in their own way and only want us to respect and honour them and all living beings. May we be able to do so someday... starting with respecting and honouring ourselves and the sacredness of who we are!
www.christinepoulin.com
"Spirit of the Ocean"
acrylic
Whales, those ancient, magnificent, beings are believed to hold the secrets of the Universe... They are gracious in their own way and only want us to respect and honour them and all living beings. May we be able to do so someday... starting with respecting and honouring ourselves and the sacredness of who we are!
www.christinepoulin.com
Karel Doruyter
Panel #53
"undulating flotsam"
acrylic
No westcoast mural is complete without showing the undulating ocean and driftwood
www.studiokd.ca
"undulating flotsam"
acrylic
No westcoast mural is complete without showing the undulating ocean and driftwood
www.studiokd.ca
Fred Peters
Rachel Daws
Panel #55
"?work in progress?"
acrylic
On the west coast : A million tides, sculpt soft sandstone into petrified echos of it's own constant movement. The ocean garden grows seaweed of many hues. Abundant are amber, brown and green but also purple and crimson. Amongst these are, Coral leaf, turkish wash cloth and sea lace, which when woven by waves and cast apon the beach, dry into amazing shades of red.
racheldaws.com
"?work in progress?"
acrylic
On the west coast : A million tides, sculpt soft sandstone into petrified echos of it's own constant movement. The ocean garden grows seaweed of many hues. Abundant are amber, brown and green but also purple and crimson. Amongst these are, Coral leaf, turkish wash cloth and sea lace, which when woven by waves and cast apon the beach, dry into amazing shades of red.
racheldaws.com
Elissa Anthony
Panel #56
"Wasgo and the Spirit Hunters"
acrylic
The Sea Monster Wasgo is portrayed on the back of a barnacled Whale in the foreground, The Salmon spirits retreat underwater just above Wasgo. The canoeists in a traditional Haida boat represent the spirits of ancestors past. In the background the killer whales play and their departed ancestors follow behind them. Wherever we go we are one with those who came before us ~ a collective memory
www.monelissastudio.com
"Wasgo and the Spirit Hunters"
acrylic
The Sea Monster Wasgo is portrayed on the back of a barnacled Whale in the foreground, The Salmon spirits retreat underwater just above Wasgo. The canoeists in a traditional Haida boat represent the spirits of ancestors past. In the background the killer whales play and their departed ancestors follow behind them. Wherever we go we are one with those who came before us ~ a collective memory
www.monelissastudio.com
Darryl Albert
Panel #58
"Sunset Paddle"
watercolour
Life on the coast of BC is truly wonderful. I like to spend time exploring with my kayak and gathering reference for my Watercolour Paintings. The sunsets are so inspiring and lately this is my favorite subject to paint.
www.tumblr.com/tagged/darryl-albert
"Sunset Paddle"
watercolour
Life on the coast of BC is truly wonderful. I like to spend time exploring with my kayak and gathering reference for my Watercolour Paintings. The sunsets are so inspiring and lately this is my favorite subject to paint.
www.tumblr.com/tagged/darryl-albert
Peter Lawson
Panel #59
"Swim for Life"
acrylic
I've never forgotten the first time I stood in a river among hundreds of spawning salmon, swimming upstream past my legs. Their crimson colouring seemed appropriate to the spectacle of thrashing fish on their way to mate,deposit eggs and die shortly after...literally, a swim for life.
www.peterlawson.ca
"Swim for Life"
acrylic
I've never forgotten the first time I stood in a river among hundreds of spawning salmon, swimming upstream past my legs. Their crimson colouring seemed appropriate to the spectacle of thrashing fish on their way to mate,deposit eggs and die shortly after...literally, a swim for life.
www.peterlawson.ca
Renay Piper
Panel #61
"Olivia"
acrylic
When I go to the beach, I go to think; to reconnect, to look at what is way bigger than my own "stuff" and get things back in perspective. It all started with being blessed with moments like this in my childhood - a nearby beach, where it didn't matter what I was building, but that I was able to lose myself in the sand and sea air and sound of waves.
www.renaypiper.com
"Olivia"
acrylic
When I go to the beach, I go to think; to reconnect, to look at what is way bigger than my own "stuff" and get things back in perspective. It all started with being blessed with moments like this in my childhood - a nearby beach, where it didn't matter what I was building, but that I was able to lose myself in the sand and sea air and sound of waves.
www.renaypiper.com
Sharleen Hartfiel
Panel #62
"West Coast Arbutus"
acrylic
The arbutus tree was the first thing I thought of when I was considering what to paint for this west coast mural project. Arbutus trees can often be found overlooking the ocean on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands in B.C.
sharleenhartfiel.com
"West Coast Arbutus"
acrylic
The arbutus tree was the first thing I thought of when I was considering what to paint for this west coast mural project. Arbutus trees can often be found overlooking the ocean on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands in B.C.
sharleenhartfiel.com
Miranda Hebert
Panel #63
"Western Waves"
acrylic
Living on the west coast brings me a sense of joy I can't explain. One of my favorite things to do is walk along the shore, listen to the waves, and feel the soft breeze coming from the ocean. I find it so peaceful and inspiring.
"Western Waves"
acrylic
Living on the west coast brings me a sense of joy I can't explain. One of my favorite things to do is walk along the shore, listen to the waves, and feel the soft breeze coming from the ocean. I find it so peaceful and inspiring.
Wyland
Christine "Keena" Friedrichsmeier
Panel #65
"Surfacing in Stillness (Orca)"
acrylic
One of the amazing things about the west coast is its variety and power in weather. The coast is subject to violent storms with enormous pounding waves, and when it is still and quiet it is magical! The presence of the orca - seeing them surfacing in the stillness - adds to the magic, and was a very special moment when I lived on the coast.
www.keena.ca
"Surfacing in Stillness (Orca)"
acrylic
One of the amazing things about the west coast is its variety and power in weather. The coast is subject to violent storms with enormous pounding waves, and when it is still and quiet it is magical! The presence of the orca - seeing them surfacing in the stillness - adds to the magic, and was a very special moment when I lived on the coast.
www.keena.ca
Iryna Nikitinska
Panel #66
"Flight over the West Coast"
acrylic
Peaceful ocean with rocky shores, Vancouver surrounded by mountains raising among green trees, and flying Blue Herons - that is what I see when I think about the West Coast.
uniquelyoursart.com/gallery
"Flight over the West Coast"
acrylic
Peaceful ocean with rocky shores, Vancouver surrounded by mountains raising among green trees, and flying Blue Herons - that is what I see when I think about the West Coast.
uniquelyoursart.com/gallery
Yvette Lantz
Panel #67
"Rolling In"
oil
As the waves come rolling in , little tidal pools form with sand bars in between. Eventually the tidal pools fill with water and the sand bars disappear .You will often see shore birds patrolling the beaches feeding on whatever is uncovered in the exposed sand.
www.natureartists.com/yvette_lantz
"Rolling In"
oil
As the waves come rolling in , little tidal pools form with sand bars in between. Eventually the tidal pools fill with water and the sand bars disappear .You will often see shore birds patrolling the beaches feeding on whatever is uncovered in the exposed sand.
www.natureartists.com/yvette_lantz
Alice Rich
Robert Nelmes
John Salsnek
Panel #72
"Stone Dead"
acrylic
This fossil fish is from the Eocene Period and found in North America.
artofjohnsalsnek.com
"Stone Dead"
acrylic
This fossil fish is from the Eocene Period and found in North America.
artofjohnsalsnek.com
Daniel Taylor
Panel #73
A "Day in the Life" of the Great Bear Rainforest
Acrylic
We are so very proud how the act of painting is able to bring such grand focus and awareness toward preserving the 'Grizzly' Through issues concerning the endangerment of these great bears using this creative means is to capture the true spirit of these bears that is so beneficial toward saving life its self! Truly they are part of life's circle. Our inheritance and trust for all the generation now and to come"
www.wildartafrica.org
A "Day in the Life" of the Great Bear Rainforest
Acrylic
We are so very proud how the act of painting is able to bring such grand focus and awareness toward preserving the 'Grizzly' Through issues concerning the endangerment of these great bears using this creative means is to capture the true spirit of these bears that is so beneficial toward saving life its self! Truly they are part of life's circle. Our inheritance and trust for all the generation now and to come"
www.wildartafrica.org
Roxsane K Tiernan
Panel #75
"Salal and Salmon"
acrylic
Being ecologically concerned, I was impressed when a visiting biologist explained that the leathery leaves of salal were designed to act as a protection for the top soil in the forest. When rain hits the leaves it rolls off gently and seeps to the forest floor. The relationship is somewhat symbiotic. And salmon- the staple food of the First Nations- both are definite coastal symbols. Currently salal is harvested and exported for use in bouquets. The leathery berries can be eaten.
"Salal and Salmon"
acrylic
Being ecologically concerned, I was impressed when a visiting biologist explained that the leathery leaves of salal were designed to act as a protection for the top soil in the forest. When rain hits the leaves it rolls off gently and seeps to the forest floor. The relationship is somewhat symbiotic. And salmon- the staple food of the First Nations- both are definite coastal symbols. Currently salal is harvested and exported for use in bouquets. The leathery berries can be eaten.
Raymond Martin
Panel #76
"Les visiteurs arrivèrent"
oil
This is a tribute to when various tribes from the west coast would come together wearing ceremonial masks. A 'community' of paintings is forming a whale. The whales, when they beach themselves on the shore, they are telling us that we are not respecting the ocean and consequently we are all in danger. They bring the notion of planet as a community.
studio21.ca/artists
"Les visiteurs arrivèrent"
oil
This is a tribute to when various tribes from the west coast would come together wearing ceremonial masks. A 'community' of paintings is forming a whale. The whales, when they beach themselves on the shore, they are telling us that we are not respecting the ocean and consequently we are all in danger. They bring the notion of planet as a community.
studio21.ca/artists
Dennis J. Weber, AFCA, CIPA
Panel #77
"Spirit Mask"
acrylic
The mask and face combined together is depicting how many West Coast nations today are struggling to maintain their cultural identities.
www.webergallery.com
"Spirit Mask"
acrylic
The mask and face combined together is depicting how many West Coast nations today are struggling to maintain their cultural identities.
www.webergallery.com
Brian Buckrell
Panel #79
"Rocks and Reflections"
acrylic
Impressionistic view of typical west coast scene combining shoreline rocks with reflections of trees and sky.
www.brianbuckrell.com
"Rocks and Reflections"
acrylic
Impressionistic view of typical west coast scene combining shoreline rocks with reflections of trees and sky.
www.brianbuckrell.com
Laura Kaardal
Panel #80
"Tree"
acrylic
When I paint scenery, I tend to lean towards a simplified colour palette and reduce the shapes and lines in the image. What you see is what you get: sky, water, rocks, and tree.
laurakaardal.com
"Tree"
acrylic
When I paint scenery, I tend to lean towards a simplified colour palette and reduce the shapes and lines in the image. What you see is what you get: sky, water, rocks, and tree.
laurakaardal.com
Rob Elphinstone
Panel #81
"Coast and Trees"
oil
My Actualism art is an attempt to capture the aspects of landscape that are seldom captured by Realism, other art movements or by photography. These are but a shadow of the reality that could be expressed.
www.members.shaw.ca/robelphinstone
"Coast and Trees"
oil
My Actualism art is an attempt to capture the aspects of landscape that are seldom captured by Realism, other art movements or by photography. These are but a shadow of the reality that could be expressed.
www.members.shaw.ca/robelphinstone
Theresa Eichler
Panel #82
"Free Spirit"
oil
Here in Kelowna, B.C., Christmas and winter bring us the beautiful trumpeter swans to visit where they can still swim and find food in the open water of Okanagan Lake. I feel so privileged to see them and have always wanted to paint them. I take countless photos while my fingers freeze in the cold wind. When the wind blows they ruffle their feathers, flap their wings and make their magical trumpeting sounds. It inspires me to know that they are also residents and visitors on the West Coast. I have only been able to pay short visits to the Coast and have not actually seen them there. I hope to do many more paintings of them in the future.
www.natureartists.com/theresa_eichler
"Free Spirit"
oil
Here in Kelowna, B.C., Christmas and winter bring us the beautiful trumpeter swans to visit where they can still swim and find food in the open water of Okanagan Lake. I feel so privileged to see them and have always wanted to paint them. I take countless photos while my fingers freeze in the cold wind. When the wind blows they ruffle their feathers, flap their wings and make their magical trumpeting sounds. It inspires me to know that they are also residents and visitors on the West Coast. I have only been able to pay short visits to the Coast and have not actually seen them there. I hope to do many more paintings of them in the future.
www.natureartists.com/theresa_eichler
Patricia Gulyas
Panel #83
"The guardian of the heritage"
acrylic
The Killer Whales are a part of numerous West Coast Tribes legends; it is the symbol of longevity and the guardian of the sea, strength and communication. These whales have a close relationship to man- some legend tells us those same Killer Whales saved the world and brought back the sun that God hidden under the sea. Another legend implies that a Killer Whale was saved by the sea lions when his jealous brothers-in-law that abandoned him on an island. One tribe believes that the Killer Whale is the ancestor of the humans or the reincarnation of deceased Chiefs. The moon is known as the guardian of Mother Earth, protector of the people during the night and symbol of power. During tribal ceremonies the moon signified of elevation and was often considered a sign of status. The moon has an important role in Northwest Native culture and life; various tribes believe that direction, vision and guidance could be received when the moon is bright. Totem poles are the legacy of the North West Tribes. This fabulous art form was created to tell story, honored the family, clan or deceased. They were made public by famous artist such as Emily Carr and Bill Reid. What a beautiful idea to associate the moon (that has the ability to change our moods and thoughts), the guardian of the sea and in the same time give tribute to ancestral stories and art. The moon has to be one of the most popular subjects in my work, I find it fascinating.
www.arpadcreation.com
"The guardian of the heritage"
acrylic
The Killer Whales are a part of numerous West Coast Tribes legends; it is the symbol of longevity and the guardian of the sea, strength and communication. These whales have a close relationship to man- some legend tells us those same Killer Whales saved the world and brought back the sun that God hidden under the sea. Another legend implies that a Killer Whale was saved by the sea lions when his jealous brothers-in-law that abandoned him on an island. One tribe believes that the Killer Whale is the ancestor of the humans or the reincarnation of deceased Chiefs. The moon is known as the guardian of Mother Earth, protector of the people during the night and symbol of power. During tribal ceremonies the moon signified of elevation and was often considered a sign of status. The moon has an important role in Northwest Native culture and life; various tribes believe that direction, vision and guidance could be received when the moon is bright. Totem poles are the legacy of the North West Tribes. This fabulous art form was created to tell story, honored the family, clan or deceased. They were made public by famous artist such as Emily Carr and Bill Reid. What a beautiful idea to associate the moon (that has the ability to change our moods and thoughts), the guardian of the sea and in the same time give tribute to ancestral stories and art. The moon has to be one of the most popular subjects in my work, I find it fascinating.
www.arpadcreation.com
Ziggy Linklater
Panel #84
"Humpback Harmony"
acrylic
When I first moved to British Columbia I heard about the whales that filled the west coast waters. Coming from Winnipeg, there were no mountains or ocean. Last summer as I flew back into Vancouver from my summer vacation in Manitoba, I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the silhouette of a Humpback whale below me. Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's oceans. These sequences of moans, howls, cries, and other noises are quite complex and often continue for hours on end. It is most likely that humpbacks sing to communicate with others and to attract potential mates.
www.afishdaily.blogspot.ca
"Humpback Harmony"
acrylic
When I first moved to British Columbia I heard about the whales that filled the west coast waters. Coming from Winnipeg, there were no mountains or ocean. Last summer as I flew back into Vancouver from my summer vacation in Manitoba, I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the silhouette of a Humpback whale below me. Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's oceans. These sequences of moans, howls, cries, and other noises are quite complex and often continue for hours on end. It is most likely that humpbacks sing to communicate with others and to attract potential mates.
www.afishdaily.blogspot.ca
Marilyn Harris
Valerie Rogers
Panel #86
"The Watcher"
Acrylic
The edge of the sea is alive with possibilities.
www.valerierogers.com
"The Watcher"
Acrylic
The edge of the sea is alive with possibilities.
www.valerierogers.com
Kindrie Grove
Ian Sheldon
Robert Bateman
Panel #93
"Raven"
acrylic
The raven has gravitas. This is perhaps because of intelligence as well as large size and serious black colour. There is nothing frivolous about the raven; even so, ravens enjoy playing, performing impressive aerobatics seemingly for the joy of it. Their vocalizations go beyond mere bird cries - they seem to almost talk to each other. The raven has a privileged position in many native cultures as a trickster - he is the hero of disorder, transformation and change. In legend, it is the raven who found mankind in a clamshell, cracked it open and released us into the world.
www.robertbateman.ca
"Raven"
acrylic
The raven has gravitas. This is perhaps because of intelligence as well as large size and serious black colour. There is nothing frivolous about the raven; even so, ravens enjoy playing, performing impressive aerobatics seemingly for the joy of it. Their vocalizations go beyond mere bird cries - they seem to almost talk to each other. The raven has a privileged position in many native cultures as a trickster - he is the hero of disorder, transformation and change. In legend, it is the raven who found mankind in a clamshell, cracked it open and released us into the world.
www.robertbateman.ca
Vanessa Turke
Panel #95
"Jellyfish"
acrylic
The Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) is the largest known species of jellyfish. It is found in the cold waters of the Arctic, northern Atlantic and northern Pacific Oceans. In the open ocean, lion's mane jellyfish act as floating cities for certain species of fish providing food and protection from prey.
vanessaturke.net
"Jellyfish"
acrylic
The Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) is the largest known species of jellyfish. It is found in the cold waters of the Arctic, northern Atlantic and northern Pacific Oceans. In the open ocean, lion's mane jellyfish act as floating cities for certain species of fish providing food and protection from prey.
vanessaturke.net
Lisa Riehl
Panel #96
"Mussels & Anemone "
acrylic
This painting was inspired by the many trips I have taken to the beaches of Vancouver Island. I’ve always been fascinated by the life that exists underwater - I actually have a B.Sc. degree in Zoology, where I took a ton of invertebrate zoology courses (and loved them!). The many tidal pools in the nooks and crannies of the rocks during low tide are just a glimpse into this fascinating underwater world. And since I was just recently in Tofino, I found a few great examples of mussels and sea anemones to paint.
www.lisariehl.com
"Mussels & Anemone "
acrylic
This painting was inspired by the many trips I have taken to the beaches of Vancouver Island. I’ve always been fascinated by the life that exists underwater - I actually have a B.Sc. degree in Zoology, where I took a ton of invertebrate zoology courses (and loved them!). The many tidal pools in the nooks and crannies of the rocks during low tide are just a glimpse into this fascinating underwater world. And since I was just recently in Tofino, I found a few great examples of mussels and sea anemones to paint.
www.lisariehl.com
Helena Ball
Panel #98
"Three for the Show"
acrylic
On one of our many trips to the west coast to visit family and the spectacular scenery my husband and I happened upon an outlook point about 20 miles north of Ucluelet. There were coin operated binoculars and you could look at sea lion on a small rock island. We were very excited but realized that we couldn't take any photos from that distance. I was very excited and said if I could get closer maybe I could use them in a painting at some point. My husband, ever the problem solver, quietly drove to Ucluelet and rented a 14 foot aluminum boat with a 25 horsepower motor and two tanks of gas, and we headed for the open sea. He had spent a lot of time at the lake so he felt confident he could make a bee line straight for the sea lion island. The 10 food swells didn't present a problem for him. The swells got progressively larger 20 feet and then 30. Soon we were climbing them with all our might, navigating what seemed like moguls on top and then surfing all the way down the other side. We would see a ship at the top of the swell and than not see it again for 10-15 minutes. We also noticed there was and airplane circling over head. My husband seemed to be enjoying the challenge – I was hanging on for dear life. Just when I really thought we should turn back we found the sea lions on the island. My husband focused on riding the swells on the leeward side of the rocks and made several passes close enough to smell and hear them well. I was thrilled. I have no idea how I managed it but I finished a roll of film and re loaded and took another roll. The picture used in this mural was from that series. Some of the sea lions had slid off the rocks and were in the water with us. All of a sudden the big bull dove into the water with a tremendous splash and landing close to our tiny boat. It was time to head for home. Upon our arrival at the boat rental place we were severely >reprimanded for going outside the protected cove and told that the plane was the Coast Guard! No harm done except I think I my have cracked the seat from repeatedly hitting it with my butt.
www.helenaball.com
"Three for the Show"
acrylic
On one of our many trips to the west coast to visit family and the spectacular scenery my husband and I happened upon an outlook point about 20 miles north of Ucluelet. There were coin operated binoculars and you could look at sea lion on a small rock island. We were very excited but realized that we couldn't take any photos from that distance. I was very excited and said if I could get closer maybe I could use them in a painting at some point. My husband, ever the problem solver, quietly drove to Ucluelet and rented a 14 foot aluminum boat with a 25 horsepower motor and two tanks of gas, and we headed for the open sea. He had spent a lot of time at the lake so he felt confident he could make a bee line straight for the sea lion island. The 10 food swells didn't present a problem for him. The swells got progressively larger 20 feet and then 30. Soon we were climbing them with all our might, navigating what seemed like moguls on top and then surfing all the way down the other side. We would see a ship at the top of the swell and than not see it again for 10-15 minutes. We also noticed there was and airplane circling over head. My husband seemed to be enjoying the challenge – I was hanging on for dear life. Just when I really thought we should turn back we found the sea lions on the island. My husband focused on riding the swells on the leeward side of the rocks and made several passes close enough to smell and hear them well. I was thrilled. I have no idea how I managed it but I finished a roll of film and re loaded and took another roll. The picture used in this mural was from that series. Some of the sea lions had slid off the rocks and were in the water with us. All of a sudden the big bull dove into the water with a tremendous splash and landing close to our tiny boat. It was time to head for home. Upon our arrival at the boat rental place we were severely >reprimanded for going outside the protected cove and told that the plane was the Coast Guard! No harm done except I think I my have cracked the seat from repeatedly hitting it with my butt.
www.helenaball.com
Norman Vipond
Panel #99
"Siwash Rock"
oil
Siwash Rock is a famous rock outcropping found on the northwest side of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B. C. A legend among the indigenous Squamish Nation surrounds the origin of the rock. It guards the entrance to Burrard Inlet and Vancouver Harbour. The view in the painting is from the seawall looking north toward West Vancouver.
A plaque near the rock states that it is "Skalsh the unselfish" transformed by "Q'uas" as a reward for unselfishness.
nsartists.ca/normvipond
"Siwash Rock"
oil
Siwash Rock is a famous rock outcropping found on the northwest side of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B. C. A legend among the indigenous Squamish Nation surrounds the origin of the rock. It guards the entrance to Burrard Inlet and Vancouver Harbour. The view in the painting is from the seawall looking north toward West Vancouver.
A plaque near the rock states that it is "Skalsh the unselfish" transformed by "Q'uas" as a reward for unselfishness.
nsartists.ca/normvipond
Chili Thom
Martin Machacek
Panel #102
"SS Beaver"
acrylic
I grew up in the Czech Republic and then lived in Alberta for over twenty years. Living by the ocean now in Victoria B.C, a whole new world of beauty and inspiration has opened up to me! I have always been drawn to historical and charismatic architecture in my artwork. While sketching some of the floating homes at the Fisherman's Wharf last autumn, I started noticing the boats that were docked there and began featuring them in my paintings as well. This painting features the SS Beaver, a replica of an earlier vessel that played an important role in British Columbia's coastal history. The SS Beaver was used for trading with the Hudson's Bay Company and also helped chart over 1500 km of B.C.'s coastline under Capt. Daniel Pender. It was rebuilt after its shipwreck in 1888, and after extensive refurbishing, it now hosts special functions and docks in Victoria, B.C.
www.martycultural.com
"SS Beaver"
acrylic
I grew up in the Czech Republic and then lived in Alberta for over twenty years. Living by the ocean now in Victoria B.C, a whole new world of beauty and inspiration has opened up to me! I have always been drawn to historical and charismatic architecture in my artwork. While sketching some of the floating homes at the Fisherman's Wharf last autumn, I started noticing the boats that were docked there and began featuring them in my paintings as well. This painting features the SS Beaver, a replica of an earlier vessel that played an important role in British Columbia's coastal history. The SS Beaver was used for trading with the Hudson's Bay Company and also helped chart over 1500 km of B.C.'s coastline under Capt. Daniel Pender. It was rebuilt after its shipwreck in 1888, and after extensive refurbishing, it now hosts special functions and docks in Victoria, B.C.
www.martycultural.com
Tahirih Goffic
Panel #105
"The Dancer"
oil
I have always been fascinated with other cultures and their traditional clothing, art, dance and music, and have long wished to try to portray their beauty in paint. Since the focus of this mural project was the West Coast, I decided to focus on the culture of the aboriginal people of the Bella Coola valley in which I live, the Nuxalk. I was recently invited to the Children's Potlach, and was given permission by the chief to photograph the dances and to use them in my art, for which I feel greatly honored. Photographs of the Mask Dances in particular are not usually permitted. So I offer to you my interpretation of one, which I have simply titled, "The Dancer".
tahirihsblog.blogspot.ca
"The Dancer"
oil
I have always been fascinated with other cultures and their traditional clothing, art, dance and music, and have long wished to try to portray their beauty in paint. Since the focus of this mural project was the West Coast, I decided to focus on the culture of the aboriginal people of the Bella Coola valley in which I live, the Nuxalk. I was recently invited to the Children's Potlach, and was given permission by the chief to photograph the dances and to use them in my art, for which I feel greatly honored. Photographs of the Mask Dances in particular are not usually permitted. So I offer to you my interpretation of one, which I have simply titled, "The Dancer".
tahirihsblog.blogspot.ca
M. Shirley Thomas
Panel #107
"Daylight Surf"
oil
The painting shows the rolling sea with the daylight coming through the wave. You can almost hear the surf.
www.shirleythomas.ca
"Daylight Surf"
oil
The painting shows the rolling sea with the daylight coming through the wave. You can almost hear the surf.
www.shirleythomas.ca
Denise Lefebvre
Panel #110
"Picking up Pebbles"
acrylic
The rocky beaches of British Columbia were some of my favorite family vacations as a child. Picking up rocks and seashells are a fond memory and I still enjoy walking down the beach with my eyes on the ground, searching for earth's little gems.
www.deniselefebvre.com
"Picking up Pebbles"
acrylic
The rocky beaches of British Columbia were some of my favorite family vacations as a child. Picking up rocks and seashells are a fond memory and I still enjoy walking down the beach with my eyes on the ground, searching for earth's little gems.
www.deniselefebvre.com
April White/Sgaana Jaad~Killerwhale Woman
Panel #113
"Tluu Jaad~Canoe Woman"
acrylic
The Haida Canoe's high bow cuts like a knife through the stormy turmoil of the open ocean. With hair and eagle feather tempest-swept, Tlúu Jaad's odyssey is to seek spiritual enlightenment. As Wind Spirit challenges her, the huntress sings a 'paddling song' while touching Flicker Feather's magic aura, thus summoning SGáan~Killerwhale. This Supernatural Being helps propel her into the spirit world, where all in the cosmos is there for knowing. For the Haida, the reality of all worlds is through discovery in the cognitive process. An artist who conceives, then depicts these different dimensions, releases worlds beyond our consciousness.
www.aprilwhite.com/
"Tluu Jaad~Canoe Woman"
acrylic
The Haida Canoe's high bow cuts like a knife through the stormy turmoil of the open ocean. With hair and eagle feather tempest-swept, Tlúu Jaad's odyssey is to seek spiritual enlightenment. As Wind Spirit challenges her, the huntress sings a 'paddling song' while touching Flicker Feather's magic aura, thus summoning SGáan~Killerwhale. This Supernatural Being helps propel her into the spirit world, where all in the cosmos is there for knowing. For the Haida, the reality of all worlds is through discovery in the cognitive process. An artist who conceives, then depicts these different dimensions, releases worlds beyond our consciousness.
www.aprilwhite.com/
Pascal A.Pelletier
Panel #114
"Blue Moon"
acrylic and graphite
what i wanted to share in this painting is the elder, looking west at the totem pole, at night, in the dark blue sky of the full moon, with the long house on the background. after i moved to the west coast, i have been welcome by a elder who introduce me to my culture and the art of the northwest coast carving, and the traditional ceremonies. paying tribute to the elder who carry the knowledges and wisdoms, carry the history. like totem poles, standing proud.
www.artmajeur.com/pascalapelletier
"Blue Moon"
acrylic and graphite
what i wanted to share in this painting is the elder, looking west at the totem pole, at night, in the dark blue sky of the full moon, with the long house on the background. after i moved to the west coast, i have been welcome by a elder who introduce me to my culture and the art of the northwest coast carving, and the traditional ceremonies. paying tribute to the elder who carry the knowledges and wisdoms, carry the history. like totem poles, standing proud.
www.artmajeur.com/pascalapelletier
Victoria Armstrong
Panel #119
"Breached"
acrylic
Orca's are the largest members of the dolphin family, and are found in all the world's oceans. Though not an international endangered species, local populations can be threatened or endangered due to loss of prey or habitat, pollution, capture by marine parks and conflict with fisheries. They are highly sophisticated social creatures, and there are many reasons attributed to their habit of "breaching". Like all members of the dolphin family, they have no difficulty in clearing the surface when they surge upward, and then hit the water with a satisfying "smack".
www.victoriaarmstrong.com
"Breached"
acrylic
Orca's are the largest members of the dolphin family, and are found in all the world's oceans. Though not an international endangered species, local populations can be threatened or endangered due to loss of prey or habitat, pollution, capture by marine parks and conflict with fisheries. They are highly sophisticated social creatures, and there are many reasons attributed to their habit of "breaching". Like all members of the dolphin family, they have no difficulty in clearing the surface when they surge upward, and then hit the water with a satisfying "smack".
www.victoriaarmstrong.com
Lewis Lavoie
Panel #120
"Whale Vs Squid"
acrylic
As two of the ocean's largest and most feared creatures, the sperm whale and the giant squid have fired the imaginations of storytellers for centuries.
www.lavoiestudios.com
"Whale Vs Squid"
acrylic
As two of the ocean's largest and most feared creatures, the sperm whale and the giant squid have fired the imaginations of storytellers for centuries.
www.lavoiestudios.com
Ron Straight
Panel #121
"Wings"
oil
Seagulls remind me for the wonderful freedom they must feel when flying, just like I felt when I left the prairies to come to the west coast... oh, so long ago. I find that painting gives me the same feeling!
The feather/wave represents the coastal water with the sparkle of the sun glinting. The green represents the coast forest greenery. The divide between the light and dark areas represents the coastline.
rgstraight.shawwebspace.ca
"Wings"
oil
Seagulls remind me for the wonderful freedom they must feel when flying, just like I felt when I left the prairies to come to the west coast... oh, so long ago. I find that painting gives me the same feeling!
The feather/wave represents the coastal water with the sparkle of the sun glinting. The green represents the coast forest greenery. The divide between the light and dark areas represents the coastline.
rgstraight.shawwebspace.ca
Martha Ramirez
Panel #123
"Whale Woman Regenerating Life"
acrylic
It was sad to see my whale woman go! I didn't realize how much she filled my space, my life. Her image of breathing healing movement into global troubled waters, electrified and inspired me into daily transformations. I know this collective effort of so many hearts, will contribute to balance and to regenerate "Tonantzin Tlalli," our Mother Earth!
"Whale Woman Regenerating Life"
acrylic
It was sad to see my whale woman go! I didn't realize how much she filled my space, my life. Her image of breathing healing movement into global troubled waters, electrified and inspired me into daily transformations. I know this collective effort of so many hearts, will contribute to balance and to regenerate "Tonantzin Tlalli," our Mother Earth!
Brian Simons
Peter Moore
Panel #125
"Wolf Eel"
acrylic
I decided on an underwater theme. I chose the wolf eel. Not a wolf nor an eel. It is an ugly fish that is friendly to scuba divers.I painted it somewhat diffused, practically drybrush. The eel is coming out of its lair to visit the sea cucumber or perhaps a diver.
petermooreartist.com
"Wolf Eel"
acrylic
I decided on an underwater theme. I chose the wolf eel. Not a wolf nor an eel. It is an ugly fish that is friendly to scuba divers.I painted it somewhat diffused, practically drybrush. The eel is coming out of its lair to visit the sea cucumber or perhaps a diver.
petermooreartist.com
Lea Price
Panel #126
"Soaring Over the Peaks'''
acrylic
To live in one of the most beautiful areas of the world invites visual sharing. We have the ocean, the rivers and the land, the mountains and the sky, the wild life, and marine life - all stimulating the creative juices to express wonderment in it all. Being able to see this from above like a soaring eagle, taking in the amazing freedom of flight, breathing in the pristine air, wings out, gliding over the forest of trees to the next vista was my inspiration for this panel.
leapriceartist.com
"Soaring Over the Peaks'''
acrylic
To live in one of the most beautiful areas of the world invites visual sharing. We have the ocean, the rivers and the land, the mountains and the sky, the wild life, and marine life - all stimulating the creative juices to express wonderment in it all. Being able to see this from above like a soaring eagle, taking in the amazing freedom of flight, breathing in the pristine air, wings out, gliding over the forest of trees to the next vista was my inspiration for this panel.
leapriceartist.com
Jeane Krabbendam
Panel #194
"Safe Harbour"
acrylics/ graphite / water colour pencil / mixed media
Jeanne was born in The Netherlands and immigrated to Vancouver in 1999. After receiving formal training in the European art tradition in The Netherlands and France, Jeanne began painting in series. Working in themes allows her to explore a concept and, in this way, the process of creation is by itself a journey; a voyage through ideas, composition, texture and colour. The artist’ vision is to get as close as she can to the story she wants to share. The artist often uses mixed techniques in her art work.
Jeanne has extensive exhibit experience both national and international. In addition to pieces that have been commissioned by individuals and corporations, a great deal of her work is sold at exhibits. Over the years many of her paintings have found homes in Europe, North - and South America, Australia, South-Africa, China and Japan
www.jeannekrabbendam.com
"Safe Harbour"
acrylics/ graphite / water colour pencil / mixed media
Jeanne was born in The Netherlands and immigrated to Vancouver in 1999. After receiving formal training in the European art tradition in The Netherlands and France, Jeanne began painting in series. Working in themes allows her to explore a concept and, in this way, the process of creation is by itself a journey; a voyage through ideas, composition, texture and colour. The artist’ vision is to get as close as she can to the story she wants to share. The artist often uses mixed techniques in her art work.
Jeanne has extensive exhibit experience both national and international. In addition to pieces that have been commissioned by individuals and corporations, a great deal of her work is sold at exhibits. Over the years many of her paintings have found homes in Europe, North - and South America, Australia, South-Africa, China and Japan
www.jeannekrabbendam.com
Cyndee Banister
Gary Whitley
Panel #199
"From Twilight to New Dawn"
oil
Over a century ago the impact of European culture suffocated many indigenous cultures and their art. This painting is an attempt to show that impact by the totems in a night scene. The other totem is painted in colors suggesting the current on going emergence of the indigenous west coast art scene. An art genre far too sophisticated and precious to be ignored.
www.garywhitleyart.com
"From Twilight to New Dawn"
oil
Over a century ago the impact of European culture suffocated many indigenous cultures and their art. This painting is an attempt to show that impact by the totems in a night scene. The other totem is painted in colors suggesting the current on going emergence of the indigenous west coast art scene. An art genre far too sophisticated and precious to be ignored.
www.garywhitleyart.com
Marion Rose
Panel #200
"On The Rocks"
acrylic
Rocks below the tideline of the ocean shore provide a smorgasbord for gulls.
marionrose.com
"On The Rocks"
acrylic
Rocks below the tideline of the ocean shore provide a smorgasbord for gulls.
marionrose.com
Michael King
“Ebb and Flow”
acrylic
Panel #201
Michael King is from a small town in central Alberta. His interest in art began with drawing and wood carving at an early age with painting becoming his “all consuming” passion.
Michael studied industrial design at Carleton University in Ottawa and pursued a career as a product designer, living and working for a brief time in Japan before establishing his design firm in Vancouver. Currently he chooses to focus on plein air painting as it provides a deeper challenge.
He now resides in Port Coquitlam with his wife and two beautiful daughters, where he paints in pastels and oils. His work appears in private collections throughout Canada, and he has been fortunate to win awards in a variety of exhibitions and competitions.
www.michaelking.ca
Corinne Orazietti
Panel #202
"Forest Magic"
acrylic
John Muir stated, "the quickest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness." I find this to be true. Whenever I am lacking in energy or feeling "at odds" with life, I go for a walk in the woods. The effect is magical. Life becomes simple. What's important becomes clear.
www.islandspiritartworks.com
"Forest Magic"
acrylic
John Muir stated, "the quickest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness." I find this to be true. Whenever I am lacking in energy or feeling "at odds" with life, I go for a walk in the woods. The effect is magical. Life becomes simple. What's important becomes clear.
www.islandspiritartworks.com
Melissa Cole
Panel #203
"Salmon Swirl"
acrylic
Although I have been diving all over the world for 18 years, one of my favorite dives is with the sockeye salmon in the cold, clear waters of the Adams River in BC.
It was otherworldly to have a mass of red salmon swirling around me. For me, these fish and their amazing lifecycle and struggle to succeed embodies the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
www.melissacole.com
"Salmon Swirl"
acrylic
Although I have been diving all over the world for 18 years, one of my favorite dives is with the sockeye salmon in the cold, clear waters of the Adams River in BC.
It was otherworldly to have a mass of red salmon swirling around me. For me, these fish and their amazing lifecycle and struggle to succeed embodies the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
www.melissacole.com
Fay St. Marie
Panel #205
"Chrome Island Lighthouse"
acrylic
Chrome Island Lighthouse is one of BC's 27 lighthouses. It is located just off the southern tip of Denman Island in the Strait of Georgia and about a mile east of Vancouver Island near Deep Bay. Lighthouses are an authentic West Coast landmark and tourist attraction; and the lightkeepers' stories are rich in marine history and lore.
www.faystmarie.ca
"Chrome Island Lighthouse"
acrylic
Chrome Island Lighthouse is one of BC's 27 lighthouses. It is located just off the southern tip of Denman Island in the Strait of Georgia and about a mile east of Vancouver Island near Deep Bay. Lighthouses are an authentic West Coast landmark and tourist attraction; and the lightkeepers' stories are rich in marine history and lore.
www.faystmarie.ca
Janet Esseiva
Panel #206
"Still Light"
acrylic
Two things about the West Coast of Canada constantly amaze and inspire - the quality of light and the abundance of water any every physical state. From my home on Bowen Island, I live within walking distance of two lakes. The stillness and completeness of first morning light require no words.
janetesseiva.com
"Still Light"
acrylic
Two things about the West Coast of Canada constantly amaze and inspire - the quality of light and the abundance of water any every physical state. From my home on Bowen Island, I live within walking distance of two lakes. The stillness and completeness of first morning light require no words.
janetesseiva.com
Barry Cote
Claude de Gaspé Alleyn
Panel #208
"untitled"
acrylic
"untitled"
acrylic
Bente Hanson
Marlene Nelmes
Panel #210
"Northern Beauty"
acrylic
Lynxes are usually solitary and this one was spotted alone on Christmas Day near Rosswood, a small community north of Terrace B.C.
www.heavenlydeals.com
"Northern Beauty"
acrylic
Lynxes are usually solitary and this one was spotted alone on Christmas Day near Rosswood, a small community north of Terrace B.C.
www.heavenlydeals.com
Marc LaCaille
Tom Omidi
Panel #213
"Field 213"
acrylic
When I paint scenery, I tend to lean towards a simplified colour palette and reduce the shapes and lines in the image. What you see is what you get: sky, water, rocks, and tree.
www.omidigallery.com
"Field 213"
acrylic
When I paint scenery, I tend to lean towards a simplified colour palette and reduce the shapes and lines in the image. What you see is what you get: sky, water, rocks, and tree.
www.omidigallery.com
Douglas McElligott
Panel #215
"Through Starry Eyes, 1996 – Robert Davidson"
acrylic
Haida mask - cedar, cedar bark, horsehair, acrylic paint, silver.
With its dramatic land and sea forms, Haida-Gwaii – the Queen Charlotte Islands, to some – has influenced the Haida’s world view and artistic expression since time immemorial. The Haida developed their unique formline art there five centuries ago and has seen an extraordinary renaissance in the last half century.
Robert Davidson is the great-grandson of the master carver – Charles Edenshaw (1839 – 1924), apprenticed with the renowned Bill Reed (1920 – 1998) and is helping to reclaim the cultural values and art of the Haida, long recognized as one of the shining achievements of North America’s First Nations.
"Through Starry Eyes, 1996 – Robert Davidson"
acrylic
Haida mask - cedar, cedar bark, horsehair, acrylic paint, silver.
With its dramatic land and sea forms, Haida-Gwaii – the Queen Charlotte Islands, to some – has influenced the Haida’s world view and artistic expression since time immemorial. The Haida developed their unique formline art there five centuries ago and has seen an extraordinary renaissance in the last half century.
Robert Davidson is the great-grandson of the master carver – Charles Edenshaw (1839 – 1924), apprenticed with the renowned Bill Reed (1920 – 1998) and is helping to reclaim the cultural values and art of the Haida, long recognized as one of the shining achievements of North America’s First Nations.
Carl Shinkaruk
Barry Tate
Mark Hobson
Panel #218
"Octopus"
acrylic
I have a soft spot for octopi, I encounter them occasionally while diving and am always amazed at their intelligence and fluidity of movement.I cringe at the thought of eating these shy creatures or worse being chopped up for crab bait as is common practice in our waters. The mural panel I was asked to complete had a lot of red and it felt natural to use this as an excuse to paint my favorite marine animal.
markhobson.com
"Octopus"
acrylic
I have a soft spot for octopi, I encounter them occasionally while diving and am always amazed at their intelligence and fluidity of movement.I cringe at the thought of eating these shy creatures or worse being chopped up for crab bait as is common practice in our waters. The mural panel I was asked to complete had a lot of red and it felt natural to use this as an excuse to paint my favorite marine animal.
markhobson.com
Laura Levitsky
Panel #219
"Harbor Seals"
acrylic
Harbor seals are very abundant in the West Coast. While strolling along the inner harbors around the West Coast you may see a harbor seal rise from the water and look around with their large round eyes. Although they are curious, they are shy animals and prefer quiet areas and can be seen resting on uncovered sandbars, rocks and beaches when the tide is low. Although they appear quite uncoordinated on land, they are very graceful swimmers and can dive to depths exceeding 600 ft. and stay underwater up to 28 minutes.
www.levitskyart.com
"Harbor Seals"
acrylic
Harbor seals are very abundant in the West Coast. While strolling along the inner harbors around the West Coast you may see a harbor seal rise from the water and look around with their large round eyes. Although they are curious, they are shy animals and prefer quiet areas and can be seen resting on uncovered sandbars, rocks and beaches when the tide is low. Although they appear quite uncoordinated on land, they are very graceful swimmers and can dive to depths exceeding 600 ft. and stay underwater up to 28 minutes.
www.levitskyart.com
Dara Allison Harvey
Panel #220
"Night Of The Frogs"
oil
This was a challenge to paint a painting that "worked" within the guidelines of a set composition, values and colour tones.
www.daraharvey.com
"Night Of The Frogs"
oil
This was a challenge to paint a painting that "worked" within the guidelines of a set composition, values and colour tones.
www.daraharvey.com
Ron Finnen
Caroline Stengl
Panel #225
"Red Irish Lord"
acrylic
When I was scuba diving and spotted a red irish lord fish it felt like finding a bright jewel. Their colours and character are so striking!
www.carolinestengl.com
"Red Irish Lord"
acrylic
When I was scuba diving and spotted a red irish lord fish it felt like finding a bright jewel. Their colours and character are so striking!
www.carolinestengl.com
Glenna Evans
Panel #226
untitled(molecular Semi-abstraction)
oil
Untitled (Molecular Semi-Abstraction) is in semblance with my series I'm currently working on at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, in 3rd year. I grew up on the west coast in the Esquimalt Harbour on Vancouver Island. When the opportunity to participate in the creation of Kunamokst arose, the memory of the infinite detail in sea life came to mind that i spent days staring at on the ocean.
glennaevans.ca
untitled(molecular Semi-abstraction)
oil
Untitled (Molecular Semi-Abstraction) is in semblance with my series I'm currently working on at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, in 3rd year. I grew up on the west coast in the Esquimalt Harbour on Vancouver Island. When the opportunity to participate in the creation of Kunamokst arose, the memory of the infinite detail in sea life came to mind that i spent days staring at on the ocean.
glennaevans.ca
Denise Jones
Panel #227
"A Sea Otters Dream World"
Water Based Oils
Milo, the now famous sea otter from the Vancouver Aquarium, as I see him in his own ocean dreamworld near the Point Atkinson Lighthouse.
www.myartclub.com
"A Sea Otters Dream World"
Water Based Oils
Milo, the now famous sea otter from the Vancouver Aquarium, as I see him in his own ocean dreamworld near the Point Atkinson Lighthouse.
www.myartclub.com
Margaret Foreman
Panel #228
“Adams River Sockeye”
acrylic
Although Margaret has had no formal art training, she took up painting with the same passion that has become a trademark of her life. Margaret's enthusiasm and joie de vivre are evident in acrylic paintings that reflect a unique impressionistic style and convey a feeling of warmth through the use of vibrant colours.
A large source of Margaret's inspiration has come from her many travels throughout the world, especially France, Italy, and New Zealand. Her work is influenced by the impressionist painters and especially Tom Thomson of the group of seven. Margaret's work can be found in many corporate and private collections in Canada, USA, and New Zealand.
www.art.margaretforeman.com
“Adams River Sockeye”
acrylic
Although Margaret has had no formal art training, she took up painting with the same passion that has become a trademark of her life. Margaret's enthusiasm and joie de vivre are evident in acrylic paintings that reflect a unique impressionistic style and convey a feeling of warmth through the use of vibrant colours.
A large source of Margaret's inspiration has come from her many travels throughout the world, especially France, Italy, and New Zealand. Her work is influenced by the impressionist painters and especially Tom Thomson of the group of seven. Margaret's work can be found in many corporate and private collections in Canada, USA, and New Zealand.
www.art.margaretforeman.com
Brian Scott
Lewis Lavoie
