Quite simply put ... The Beacon Magazine is inspired by the community it serves. We celebrate, feature and profile the people who shape our unique towns and villages on east Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Bowser, V0R 1G0, Box 182, #110 - 6996 West Island Highway Ph. 250-757-9914
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Art prints, Photography, Water colour painting)
Cortes Island studio featuring the work of artist Dianne Bersea and carver, artisan Jodi Forster. Now offering art retreats in watercolour (studio and plein air), acrylic and other media. Explore Cortes Island artistically!
Manson's Ldg, V0P 1K0, Box 147 Ph. 250-935-6719
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpting, Sketching, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes)
Nicole Vaugeois is an artist in Nanaimo, BC who specializes in art and photography emphasizing rural life. Her artwork is on display in the Broody Rooster Gallery.
Nanaimo, V9X 1K5, 2980 Giovando Road Ph. 250-245-4405
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Photography, Sketching, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Studio of Diane Mortensen, handweaver, painter, encaustic artist
Salt Spring Island, V8K 1H4, 240 Monteith Road Ph. 240 538-0040
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Clothing designer, Collage / Mixed media, Encaustic painting, Fibre art, Jewellery, Water colour painting, Weaving)
Thousands of inky drawings, tiny and gigantic, of real and imaginary creatures and places, hung in an airy ghost boat chamber.
Salt Spring Island, V8K 2R2, 321 Scott Point Road Ph. 250-537-1670
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sketching)
Victoria, V9C 2P3, 947 Walfred Road Ph. (250) 380-1107
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Folk Art, Mixed Media)
For more than two decades, Dianne Kelly has addressed elements of colour, form and movement in her sculptural work and painting. Diannes recent canvasses explore intimate perspectives of floral forms conveying her inherent understanding of colour an
Victoria, V8N3V8, 4577 Sumner Place Ph. (250)721-0769
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Flower art)
Nanci Cook paints island views of forests, seascapes and florals in her studio on Quadra Island, mostly using acrylics. Stop by and see her paintings or check out the website to view more of her work.
Quathiaski Cove, V0P 1N0, PO Box 265, 730 Smiths Road Ph. 877-285-3390 or 250-285-3390
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sketching, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Kristi's work can be found both in children's books and local galleries. Her acrylics, mandalas and children's illustration have a trademark antique sepia look. Works can be found at local arts events and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Flower art, Mixed Media, Mural painting, Water colour painting | Events/Festivals, Community Fair, Family event, Festival, Fundraiser | Kids & Teens, Arts and crafts activities | Workshops/Classes)
I am an acrylic painter currently enjoying my favorite subjects which are floral, still-life and abstracts. I often paint on a 6x6 artist wrapped canvas, hoping to make original art affordable for art lovers. Visit me at barbarawillockart.weebly.com
Victoria, V8X3G1, 975 Annie Street Ph. 250-479-2510
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Flower art)
Ph. 250-757-9914
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Art prints, Photography, Water colour painting)