Thrilled and challenged by the beauty of Vancouver Island, Gretchen works mainly on-site to paint vibrant landscapes in oils and oil pastel. She also creates more contemplative and abstract pieces in mixed media.
Victoria (Metchosin), V9C 3Z1, 5042B William Head Rd. Ph. 250-478-7456
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Drawing, Mixed Media, Oil painting, Pastel painting)
Drawings, paintings, folk art by Susan Taylor and Frank Ducote;
Featured in Enchanted Isles, The Southern Gulf Islands by D. Spalding / K. Oke;
Recent press: Westworld magazine, Spring 2012
South Pender Island, V0N 2M3, 9909 Jennens Road Ph. 250-629-6661
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Collage / Mixed media, Drawing, Folk Art, Mixed Media, Oil painting, Pastel painting, Printmaking, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)
Figure and Portrait Sculpture
Melanie Furtado creates realistic figurative sculptures from live models that honor their individuality and unique human spirit. She also teaches sculpting classes out of her studio in Victoria.
Victoria, V8R 2L8, 8-2181 Haultain St Ph. 2502946792
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Concrete casts, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpting)
A watercolour painter of flowers and west coast scenery, Barbara Callow is an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and her work can be seen at F.C.A. exhibitions, The Gallery in the Oak Bay Village, and The Gallery in Brentwood Bay.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art prints, Drawing, Flower art, Water colour painting)
Parksville, V9P 2Y5, 1389 Gabriola Drive Ph. or 250-248-9131
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Drawing, Oil painting, Printmaking, Water colour painting)
Qualicum Beach, V9K 1Y2, 1471 Winchester Rd. Ph. 800-251-9246 or 250-752-0395
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Visual Art: Contemporary Symbolic Landscapes with a definite West Coast flavour - Steve reflects his personal relationship with the natural environment of his world in his evocative airbrushed images.
Victoria, V9C 1Y1, 3339 Hockering Rd Ph. 250 478-6293
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sketching, Water colour painting)
STEPHEN PALEN - Artist, Sculptor and Musician
A transplanted easterner, born & raised in Toronto, Steve has lived in South Nanaimo for 33 yrs. His music & art are a reflection of this wonderful WESTCOAST Lifestyle.
Nanaimo, V9R 6N5, 1055 Estuary Lane Ph. 250 753-2445
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art prints, Drawing, Musician, Photography, Wood carving/turning | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery, Studio)
Ph. 1 250 658-1220
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Water colour painting)