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November 25, 2022 Steph Allesia

Originally from rural Saskatchewan, Cindy now resides on Vancouver Island where she works in multi-media creating art in acrylic, oil and pastels, as well as stained glass, tile and mosaics on a variety of surfaces including canvas, paper, wood, tables, cabinetry, benches, lamps, stepping stones and jewelry. She has formal university training in painting, post…

November 25, 2022 Steph Allesia

Janet of Shades of Green Pottery Studio. Janet: “My studio “Shades of Green” is surrounded by a maple forest and my favorite garden plants. The name “Shades of Green” comes from literally the Shades of Green that can be seen from my deck in the spring. I spend the majority of my time throwing but…

November 25, 2022 Steph Allesia

Carol is an artist who creates both 2D and 3D artwork. Her 3D pieces are usually ceramic or mixed media. Website: carolonsaltspring.com

November 25, 2022 Steph Allesia

Gina creates beautiful fine silver statement jewelry pieces, largely using Cloisonné, Champlevé, and Enamel. https://www.instagram.com/shearglass/

November 25, 2022 Steph Allesia

Brenda Isaak Takao of Blue Seed Studio (www.blueseedstudio.com). Brenda, originally from Alberta, has brought her stunning metal sculptures to Vancouver Island and the Chemainus area. “There is an alchemy that never ceases to amaze me when working on my metal pieces, how hours of drudgery spend grinding and buffing small pieces of metal and then…

August 10, 2022 Peggy Grigor

Russell was born and raised on Vancouver Island and studied pottery in high school. Over the years he has studied different techniques and learned from a variety of potters to enhance his personal style. He is influenced by Japanese Culture and their pottery creations and is involved in the Tozan Kiln Society. Recently retired from…

October 21, 2020 Peggy Grigor

I am always surrounded by inspiration; life is art. The act of being in the NOW, being mindful and embracing the ebb and flow of life opens your entire being to not only seeing with your eyes, but instead with all your senses. My work is comprised tools such as Photoshop, Lightroom and Paint.net to…