Jane learned the art of making silver jewellery through adult education and various workshops and classes. Six years ago, she started working intensely with a designer in Mexico where she spends her winters. Jane enjoys making all sorts of jewellery designs and makes small, eclectic collections that reflect her company name, Totally Jane
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Rohana has an extensive background and training in drawing, painting, design and textiles. She is inspired by her environment and paints in oils and acrylics. She splits her time between Mexico and Vancouver Island and loves to capture street scenes, landscapes and people involved in activities.
Gail was educated in Alberta with an Education and Bachelor of Science Degree in Textiles and Fashion. She has always been fond of experimenting with various textile art forms. In 2014, she relocated to Vancouver Island and discovered painting with dye on silk. Gail loves colour and capturing the personalities of her subjects in her…
Lori lives in Deep Bay on Vancouver Island. She became a self-taught artist in the mid 1990s and as worked in oils, water colour and silk painting. Today, Lori paints on pre-made glass forms such as teapots, vases, wine goblets and mugs using Ceramic Metallic Paste.
Bruce is a Freelance naturalist, writer, photographer. For samples of Bruce’s photography you may also visit: https://strayfeathersphotography.smugmug.com and for his books see: http://www.strayfeathers.ca
Kees has been a Vancouver Island artisan for over 20 years. His work reflects his philosophy that function can be expressed in beauty – “Art that Works”, and is designed and created in his home studio. A European background and love for elegant simplicity is evident in the clean, organic lines of his designs.
Although born in Europe, Astrid has lived on Vancouver Island most of her life, including two years in the rugged beauty of Haida Gwaii. She holds a Masters in Art Education. Currently, her focus is on acrylics and mixed media, and she experiments with technique to express the wild places that have seeped into her…
The line of art cards I produce began through the process of pressing flowers and plants and using them to create floral designs, aptly named ‘Floral Tapestries’. This process has evolved over the past 14 years. Wanting to capture their freshness and beauty, I turned to the computer and developed skills which allowed me to…
I have been using polymer clay as my primary medium for almost twenty years. Polymer Clay is a synthetic material that fires at 275 F. It is available in a myriad of mixable colours as well as a translucent version for 3 dimensional surface effects. It can be sculpted, stamped, carved and even turned on…
William’s joy and passion for painting comes from the stunning beauty that surrounds us everywhere. The world is full of colour, light, shapes, moods and tones, all of which tell a story and inspire his thoughts and feelings. God’s awesome creations inspire him to paint landscapes and seascapes in both watercolour and oils. willwalker.artist@gmail.com