Desiree Bond
Desiree Bond Desiree was born in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and has called various places home, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and finally Victoria. In 1989, she became an active member of the Calgary chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Desiree enrolled in the Alberta College of Art in 1992, where she studied until getting married and starting a family. Now that her children are more independent, she is able to paint full time. Desiree’s focus is to achieve a fresh and effortless feel to...
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Join us for a suprise Multicourse tasting menu chosen daily from the best our chefs have to offer from the sea, our gardens and local farmers. Every dish can be wine-paired from our award winning cellar to enhance your adventure. Please advise our front desk that you would like to participate in this unique offering if you are an in-house guest or call us at 1-800-889-9688 or e-mail to: reservations@sookeharbourhouse.com to make a reservation. There is limited seating available between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The...
Read MoreJason Hart
He was born in Ontario, where he lived in Lake Huron. He studied leather work and became a leather carver. At the age of 23, Jason moved to Victoria, B.C. to study and learn the art of native wood carving. With the help and guidance of a Haida carver by the name of Randy Reid, he has achieved renowned success. He now carves in mediums of Red and Yellow Cedar, Alder and bone. He is the sign of the Raven, hence his favourite...
Read MoreJacinda Hames
Jacinda Hames Artist Statement Over 71% of this earth’s living space is ocean, which is inhabited by plants and animals. Even more importantly, over half of the world’s population lives within 60 miles of a coastline. These largely populated areas have threatened our local ecosystems, causing an increase in marine pollution, habitat destruction and in turn global warming; in particular Canada’s marine habitat and its ability to sustain itself. This body of work is based on a series of photographs that I took...
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