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...
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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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Patty Patching moved to this area from the prairies to do her Master’s degree in Fine Arts at the University of Victoria. Afterwards she continued her study of Art by becoming a Registered Art Therapist. She paints because it feels good! In this series of paintings Patty took her inspiration from the flow of life so visible on the West Coast…the ebb and flood of tides, lush vegetation, a nd thirst quenching rainfalls. Being true and present to the muse of...
Read MoreCarollyne Yardley
Raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Carollyne Yardley completed two years in the Faculty of Fine Arts, and is a graduate of the University of Victoria, where she completed a double major in Psychology and History in Art. Most recently, she has taken art classes at the Victoria College of Art and studied with Tony Ryder at The Ryder Studio School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since 1997, she has been the founder, business owner and creative director of a software application...
Read MoreChin Yuen
My abstract paintings explore different ways of expressing beauty and innovation through the choice of colours, textures, movements, and compositions. Painting in an abstract language is a liberating process because it is reactive, intuitive, and sensual. At the same time, the thoughtful control of composition makes it as invigorating as puzzle...
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