I was born in Hong Kong in 1954, spent my early childhood exploring the golden wheat fields in Saskatchewan, and completed my post-secondary education on the West Coast. I began painting shortly after I retired from a career with the BC Provincial Government in 2009 when my wife gave me a watercolor kit for Christmas…presumably to keep me out-of-trouble. Soon after, I found painting relaxing and worries about everyday life would disappear as soon as I take...
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Michael spends most of his time doing highly detailed renderings of the wildlife, flowers and architecture in and around Victoria. His primary medium is pen and ink, specifically stipple illustration (dots). Due to the exacting and unforgiving nature of this medium, as well as the enormous amount of time required to complete each of his drawings, Michael has quickly become one of Vancouver Island’s crabbiest artists. Each of the drawings begins with a trip somewhere,...
Read MoreIra Hoffecker
Ira Hoffecker is a visual artist from Germany who lives and works in Victoria, B.C. She is an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Ira’s work is represented by seven galleries in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Washington State. Her paintings are informed by cities’ identities; she is interested in urban alterations: both historical and contemporary. The geometric shapes inherent in architecture and the maps relating to architectural form...
Read MoreCarol Borrett
Carol Borrett paints in watercolours and acrylics out of her home studio in Maple Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Much of her inspiration comes from her travels around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Her award-winning paintings are realistic and reveal her fascination with water, boats and reflections. Her work captures the varied moods of the coastal area and way of life with a unique perspective. The soft, subtle tones of her work are blended with a...
Read MoreJudi Pedder
My inspirations come from scenes I have witnessed while traveling in Canada. They reflect my strong connection to earth & its natural beauty, & my need for wide open peaceful spaces. Born under the sign of Pisces, I have a patricular affinity for beaches, the ocean and smaller bodies of water, which frequently appear in my...
Read MoreDiana Durrand
In my work I have drawn inspiration from the compassionate spirit expressed in simple things, in unexpected ways. I create from my own life experiences, interpreting and transforming ideas into visual...
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