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Spring 2016 • Vol. IX • Issue I

Nicholas Pearce’s

Go Figure

JASONMARLOW

Wood Artist

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First Place:Boswell goes for a rideby Robert Moon of CourtenayA representational painting on a truck door

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Third Place:Spring Cleaning by Pamela Faunt of CourtenayBathtub filled with spring flowers

Fourth Place:Birches in Springstained glass mosaic by Lorna Ball of Victoria

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4Go Figureby Nicholas Pearce

12Feature ArtistJason Marlow

14Signing Your Workby Judi Pedder

16Artist Residenciesby Cindy Mersky

18Art Alchemy Collectiveby Sofie Skapski

Departments:17 Workshops / Classes19 Calling All Artists22 Marketplace

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GO FIGUREPaintings by Nicholas Pearce and Friendssubmitted by Deb Pearce

When Nicholas Pearce told his artist buddies that hewas planning a show featuring the work of 30 stu-dents alongside his own paintings, they looked at

him as if he’d grown two heads.

“Your students use images you’ve painted, you teach them allyour techniques – and their prices are lower,” one protested afterhearing about Go Figure: Paintings by Nicholas Pearce andFriends, April 9-10 in Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre.

Pearce didn’t care. Selling his figurative paintings was only oneof the reasons he’d rented the hall used by the famed SidneyFine Art Show. Showcasing his students was the other.

“I’ve had the luxury of time over 30 years to develop things thatwork – simple techniques, simple materials, and the state ofmind that invites creativity to flow,” says Pearce, who teachesat his studio and throughout B.C.

“I know others share my passion for art, but have waited for re-tirement, or are squeezing painting into crazy schedules. I getjoy out of helping them accelerate their learning. And I get to

see that what works for me works for other artists – even thosewho have never painted.”

Almost all of the show’s 150 works were painted from photoreferences using the ancient art of gridding, a single 1 ½-inchhouse painter’s brush and a limited palette (four colours pluswhite).

They were painted in two days, to music, which occupies theleft (analytical) side of the brain, leaving the right (creative) sidefree to work its magic.

They’re mainly of women. “My passion for painting is inspiredby women – their beauty, strength, sensuality and artistry – fromthe nude to the sensuous dance of flamenco,” says Pearce, whoalso paints portraits.

Some of the students’ pieces are self-portraits, completed dur-ing Pearce’s course for women, Through Artists’ Eyes: SeeingYour Body as a Work of Art. Every painting is unique, evenwhen the reference material is identical, Pearce says.

“Art is far more than just the image or the materials – it’s thewhole experience with the painting. Each artist has put them-selves into it.”

They’ve also put themselves into the show, volunteering to helporganize, promote and staff it.

“I want my students to experience doing a complete painting:The show is the last step,” Pearce says.

“Painting is communication. You only know if it works if itcommunicates with someone else. And the best way to see thathappen is to show it.” ~

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30 Day Challenge Thoughtsby Jill Paris Rody

Selecting a subject is fun to think about ... visual texture withstroke-work, and especially light and shadow.

To begin, I choose WHAT I KNOW as a subject. I used a photoreference as well as my imagination on several of the pieces.Working in a series allows for imagination to bloom!

A series can also be about painting ‘what I don’t know’, in orderto study and learn. One thing I love about a series... it's fun tosee how quirky I can bend the truth of the image, adding moreemotion and passion. …like trying NEW ideas… for example,using an under painting: Oranges, Reds and Violets.

A series is full of surprises: I know forsure it's easier for me to paint in themornings; especially since I've done sev-eral pieces in the evening. It's hard toconcentrate when I'm cold (basementstudio) and eyes are in need of rest!

Since I often paint in a tight manner, I love practicing on thelooseness of a piece; and though it might be loose, I recognizethat time is important for thinking as well as splashing paint onthe surface.

I know this challenge is to be a painting a day, but I hope youwill indulge me, when I say some images beg to be painted fora longer time, and the need for larger pieces. With 30 days, thelearning and the practice is making me a better painter; an ob-server who is more aware! ~

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Sheri Dussealt, designer/founder,Jasmine Thyme Designs, is an artist and designer living in Chemainus BC. She isbest known for her handcrafted resin and pressed flower jewelry and gifts, in whichshe incorporates flowers and other botanicals that she grows, dries and dyes herself.

The Dandelion Wish Necklace (retail $31.00 Canadian) that will be gifted to celebri-ties at the Golden Globes is made from jewelry grade resin and real dandelion seeds.

Sheri describes her inspiration for the necklace this way: Remember as a child, blow-ing on a dandelion puff and wishing your very hardest? You knew your wishes werebeing carried by the wind to that magical place where dreams come true. This neck-lace captures that childhood innocence.

She chose to gift the Dandelion Wish Necklace at the Golden Globes because, asshe says, “Even the rich and famous have wishes.” Included with the necklace wasa card that says, “May the wind carry your wish and may your wish come true.”

Sheri has been working with resin in her jewelry creations for about two years. Pre-viously, she had a brick and mortar store for over 20 years, where she designed allthe clothing and most of the jewelry. She describes herself as very artistic and lovesphotography, writing, gardening and anything creative.

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The easel was almost an Escapeeby Bill Kerr

The Julian French easel was first built in a German POWcamp. Its greatest benefits arise because it is all woodand can be easily modified or repaired being built with

very basic tools, like a penknife or such. While it might losesome points for weight, it gains countless for adaptability due toits origins. With some modifications, it can carry everything inone package.... paint, support, solvent, brushes even an umbrellato shade the painting. Pochade boxes don’t carry solvent or um-brella and require an often wobbly awkward tripod, or up tofour items to carry. A packsack full of these is lumpy. All of theabove items fit neatly into the light and comfortable Julian pack-sack that is usually included.

I have modified my easel tohold my solvent container.Another modification allows itto better hold small canvassesusing velcro tabs and a simplebracket.

I have made extra drawers sooil paints, water soluble oils oracrylics have their own“drawer for the day”. MostFrench easels are just tallenough for 6 foot me. Somearen’t. A gift easel, of U.S ori-gins, was too short, and thelegs a bit bendy. I madelonger legs with some junkyard easily sawn aluminumbar stock. There are cloneFrench easels on line and insecond hand shops. If thebasic wood parts are soundyou can replace hinges, claspsand so forth with items fromHome Depot or Lee Valleyand reshape wood elements asrequired. Voila... you now havemore or less a $300 easel.

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Don’t miss the 2016 Quadra Island Studio Tour kick-offweekend, June 4th (10-5) and June 5th (10-4). Enjoyexploring the work of over 35 artists at 23 studios all

over the island as well as the show at the Community Centre.Delicious lunches, snacks and refreshments will be served atthe Community Centre.

Many artists will be doing demonstrations of their techniquesduring the weekend. The Studio Tour offers a glimpse into thesecret corners of Quadra, where the artists are normally hiddenaway with their latest creations. Its a great way to explore theisland and experience a wide range of art-making that will besure to surprise and delight.

Beautiful Quadra Island is situated in the Discovery Islands,just a ten minute ferry ride from Campbell River.

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Resident Artist, Studio #3The Old School House, 122 Fern St., Qualicum BeachActive Member of the Federation of Canadian Artistswww.Margeryblom.com • email:[email protected]

50th AnniversaryThe DeCosmos Fine Arts Society

The DeCosmos Fine Arts Society will host it’s annual Show“Anything Goes” at the McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillanStreet, Parksville from June 1 to July 2. Please join them at theOpening Reception Saturday June 4 from 1 to 3 pm for an op-portunity to meet the artists and enjoy the works of art. This di-verse group of local area artists offers something for everyone.There will be some special acknowledgments given to thosewho have helped to keep the Society active and vibrant overfifty years.

The DeCosmos Fine Arts Society has been an influential mem-ber of the local art scene for many years. The group, originallystarted by a few passionate artists wishing to share ideas andtheir love of art, is still going strong today. The active member-ship is over eighty. They meet once a month to learn, network,and advocate a continued interest in the arts.

Whether an active working artist or an enthusiastic art patron,the members offer a welcome venue to interact with others ofsimilar interests. At the monthly meetings demonstrations andlectures by experienced artists from across the Island contributeto the learning experience of the local group.

For more info. on the society email: [email protected]

DECOSMOS FINE ARTS SOCIETYCelebrates its 50th Anniversary !

An exceptional collection of original art

SUMMER SHOW JUNE 1 - JULY 2 OPENING RECEPTION

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MCMILLAN ART CENTRE133 McMillan Street, ParksvilleTues to Sat 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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May 10th – 28th ~ Pearl Ellis Gallery1729 Comox Ave., Comox BC

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Campbell River Seaside Painters“Enjoy the Heart of their ART”

There are painters who trans-form the sun to a yellow spot,but there are others who with thehelp of their art and their intelli-gence, transform a yellow spotinto sun.

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Jason

MarlowWood Artist

Jason Marlow was born and raised in the UK in1960s. Hewas encouraged by his father, John, a Professor and Tutor atBirmingham College of Art. The youngest of four boys,

Jason remembers special times when he tagged along to the col-lege with his father. He was given free reign in different studiosto work in all mediums: metal, clay, graphics and sculpture. Thiswas the beginning of his passion for the arts.

In the mid 1970s, Jason found an interest in boat-building withwood as the medium. He decided to train as a Woodworker, en-joying the independence and coming out of his father's shadowto follow his own path.

In 1980, Jason established a studio in British Columbia andmoved to Vancouver Island in 1987.


What attracts you to this medium?

I felt very comfortable right away with wood. It has been a living thing, andis taken for granted by many. I always work with reclaimed or storm felledwood and think old growth forests should never be touched. Using the woodlathe since the late ‘70s, I could produce my own designs from greenwoodalmost effortlessly, giving the material a second life. People responded tothe work allowing me to be an independent maker.

What Inspires Your Work?

Time is fleeting. I have different styles or series for different woods whichallows me to refine and explore further. I am very fortunate to live by theocean surrounded by wildlife which I incorporate into my pieces in differ-ent ways. I try to make the most of each piece of wood which can be a chal-lenge as some of the larger scale wall pieces developed since 1987 are fromwood over 1000 years old. If I make a mistake its irreplaceable.

I am inspired and humbled by works of the ancient and having a very tal-ented wife keeps me grounded.

Please tell us more about your signature helmets?

The Helmet idea evolved in 1996 after a few visitsto clearcut sites on Vancouver Island. The idea wasthat trees could protect themselves, a metaphor forprotection! The shapes are not a replica of any pe-riod helmet. Their design is dictated by the piece ofwood I am using. Early pieces were just wood buthave evolved to include gold and copper. The first cop-per visor piece was inspired by the Desborough Mirror, a bronze age mirrorexcavated by my great grandfather Jessie Marlow in 1908. The mirror datesback to first century AD, so the time span is 1900 years.

This first Helmet was in a show with works from all around the world calledChallenge Roots and Insights travelling for several years internationally.

I strive for authenticity in all of my works. I don’t want to borrow too muchfrom anyone but always credit influences and keep my own culture.

What are you most proud of in your life?

Pride comes before a fall right? I like the idea that outside of my field peo-ple have invested in my works for 35 years. I have pieces in collections allover the globe, I have been published etc., also apprenticed several wood-turners and given workshops and travelled internationally.

I am also proud of my children of course.

I am proud of my very supportive wife Anne Marie Veale, and sharing agallery with her.

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The Marlow Veale Gallery is located at 5430 Island Highway WestQualicum Beach BC


by Judi Pedder

This subject came up in conversationand I took the time to look through

the index in 60 of my art instructionbooks. Surprisingly, I found only 2 men-tions of the word signature! A furthersearch showed that many artists signtheir full name - some with status initials- and others an initial, followed by thesurname. Fine pens dominate, as well asbrushes, mostly in black, though othersdecide on a colour that’s in the painting.Rarely is a year shown anymore, and Ifound only one ‘c’ for copyright.

What is noteworthy: all signatures ofwell known and accomplished artists ofrecent years sign with a clear, readableand discrete name. No large letters! Sig-natures are important, though less sothan the work. The first thing a viewer isattracted to should not be a large signa-ture. Allow the work to speak for you,then acknowledge that it is yours.

To quote one well known artist andworld renowned instructor:

“Some artists sign their work for authen-ticity purposes. Their signatures do nothelp to improve their paintings and are atworst distracting. I consider my signa-ture as part of the whole composition andit should blend with the colours andbrush strokes. Often I sign it near thebottom corner, depending on the compo-sitional balance.”

And from another, highly respected andaccomplished artist:

“The final stroke of an artist to the workis the signature. It is an important part ofthe creative process and should not be acasual afterthought. Your signature willlive with your work for its duration. Itgives value to the art.

Evaluate the placement of your signaturewithin your painting. Also, consider thestyle with which you make your mark.Size is a factor; a signature that is toolarge will distract from the art.”

I also found signatures running up besidethe subject, maybe a tree trunk, buildingor flower stem - just about anywhere thatmade sense to the artist, and always dis-crete, and sometimes just one name.

On the back…..it may be important, nowor in the future, to have acknowledge-ment on the back of the canvas or paper.Personally, I have always added the title,my signature, the date and “origi-nal….by”. My reasoning is that, downthe road, if a piece of my art is taken outof the frame, the person will know allthese details. If my work is used to lighta bonfire, well, I won’t know, but theperson striking the match will!

Also, having framed my piece and itsready to hang, I add a short bio (printedon a full-page label, 2 to a page) andwrite the title, original (Oil W/C etc) byme. The bio gives my full contact infor-mation.If you are familiar with my work,you’ll have seen that I also write a short‘story’ about its creation for every paint-ing. A copy goes on the back, becomingpart of the sale.

Maybe all that is a bit over the top? I’vedone it for more than 25 years and I doget rave reviews about the stories, withcomments like “a visual and verbaltreat”.

Not convinced? I’ll end with a true story:A few years ago a gentleman phoned mefrom near Halifax and asked if I knewthe artist who had signed an oil paintinghe had of the Comox Glacier. I did not. Ichecked the phone book and found no-body of that name. This man wanted tofind the artist and buy another painting,even though the one he had was dated1972. I referred him to the Comox ValleyArt Gallery and hoped they had archivesand could help. This could happen toyou! ~ www.judipedder.com

Let’s Hear from Robert Gennabout signing your work

“I’m a member of a party who thinks sig-natures should be clear, consistent andpretty well always in the same place–lower right. There are times when lowerleft is okay too. Further, if the style ofsignature is consistent, the colour of thesignature can often be harmonized or in-tegrated into the painting, as you sug-gest. My advice to most artists is“unobtrusive but clear.

While the unique style and painterlyquality of your painting is more impor-tant than your signature, a good reasonfor putting a signature on the front is inthe interest of the observer. People loveto be right. If someone sees a “JoeBloggs” from across the room and says,“That looks like a Joe Bloggs,” and mov-ing closer, sees the signature “JoeBloggs,” then this observer confirms hisbrilliant connoisseurship by merely rec-ognizing the Bloggsian style.

Dating is another matter. For artists whoregularly exhibit in commercial galleriesand switch their work around from timeto time, the date needs to be left off boththe front and the back. That way the artremains “new.” I’ve had ten-year-oldpaintings with more exposure than MittRomney’s dog arrive at a new galleryand quickly find a discriminating collec-tor. If the work had borne a stale datepeople might think it substandard forbeing so long an orphan.

The exceptions to the no-dating adviceare commissioned portraits and work ex-ecuted at events needing to be memori-alized. Similarly, do not sign “dogs.” Putthem on the roof of the car and take themto the dump. ~ Best regards, Robert

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Signing your Work


SUSAN SCHAEFERFrom the Prairies...to the West Coast

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Prairie Whispers...depicting the Quiet Beauty of the Prairies

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NEWS from North Islandby Susan Mohler, Seaside Studio and Gallery Port Alice, BC

At the local level we are organizing the PAAA Port Alice ArtAssociation. This is a new casual grouping of artists that I amjust starting to identify and gather. There are more and more ofthem coming out of the woodwork slowly ...since they haveheard of something going on !!! A website supporting the artistshas been created (www.portaliceart.com). The website aims toshowcase the artists with a page showing a few examples oftheir work, artist's bio material as well as contact informationand links to all of their existing media. The site serves to con-nect interested parties directly with artists. As a group the PAAAwill begin planning local events such as a spring show & sale,and hopes to participate in any regional events being organizedby ... NVIAS (see below)

At the regional level, after a few initial meetings, a decisionhas been made to restore NVIAS - North Vancouver IslandArtists Society, to full standing with BC Registry services as afunctioning Society. Originally organized by Gordon Henscheland area artists in 2004, it was dissolved in 2009. Remainingmembers have been meeting casually since that time to holdworkshops and other events. Once officially organized we willbegin by building a website to feature all the local arts groups,individual artists and NVI arts events. Then we can begin plan-ning some activities; studio tours and art festivals.

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Artist Residencies Artwork is Your Passport to Adventure!Cindy Mersky

I first heard about artist residencies while taking a workshopwith Janice Mason-Steeves. When a FB Friend mentioned thatthere was a new Mark Rothko Art Centre opening in Dau-gavpils, Latvia, I checked out the website, pulled down themenu titled, ‘Residencies’ and thought, “Why the heck not?”. Iapplied for the 2013 Mark Rothko International Artist Resi-dence and was accepted; three weeks at the prestigious MarkRothko Art Centre!

I paid for my own airfare and travelinsurance, but all other costs were in-cluded - 3 delicious meals a day attheir on-site restaurant, single ac-commodation in an amazing room inthe MRAC, art supplies, culturaltours and field trips, as well as un-limited access to the gallery where 6of Mark Rothko’s original workswere hung. I had the companionshipof other international Artists selectedfor the residency - from Poland,

Japan, Latvia, India, the US, Germany, Korea, Georgia and Be-larus. There was a lot of media exposure around the event, withinterviews for print and television. I shared a beautiful studiospace with a fantastic artist from Burbank, California and com-pleted 7 paintings, which are now part of the permanent collec-tion of the Mark Rothko Art Centre. The residency ended witha gala celebration of Mark Rothko’s 110th Birthday and a showof our work at the MRAC.

My second residency experience was in the following year. TheArtist I met at the MRAC, from Tbilisi, Georgia, recommended

me to the organizers of ‘Paint for Georgia 2014’. Those ac-cepted stayed in a wonderful guesthouse in the city of Mtskheta,a short drive from Tbilisi. I paid for my own airfare, travel in-surance and a very small participation fee. Again, we weretreated to amazing food, cultural field trips, and the compan-ionship of other international artists. I shared a room with a veryaccomplished artist from Penza, Russia. Other participants werefrom Belarus, Georgia, and (originally from) Syria. Many discussions about art and our countries were shared in the evening around the communal kitchen table.

We were each given a largepanel - 1.5 x 2 meters - to paint.These pieces were exhibited inboth Mtskheta and Tbilisi. Thesponsors of the event were thengiven the option of choosing oneof the pieces. Mine is now in thepublic collection of the city ofMtskheta, Georgia.

I would say that the most important part of artist residencies,other than creating art of course, is the opportunity to visit coun-tries you may never have seen on your own. Both Latvia andGeorgia are amazingly beautiful, with friendly, generous people,rich cultures, interesting histories, and amazing food! Also, youhave the opportunity to meet other artists from around theworld, to share stories about our countries, the challenges andopportunities we face as artists, and to learn from each othercreatively. I felt proud to be a Canadian ‘ambassador’ to coun-tries which are probably not on the radar of many North Amer-icans.

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IMAGEFEST 2016

On Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 7:30 pm,the Comox Valley Photographic Society(CVPS) will present Imagefest 2016, theirsixth annual Imagefest multi-media presen-tation, at the Sid Williams Theatre inCourtenay.

Imagefest is a celebration of photographicarts comprised of an evening of entertain-ing and inspiring slideshows, all set tomusic, by the talented members of theCVPS. Past themes have included portrai-ture, light painting, time-lapse photography,nature and wildlife, macro and still-life pho-tography, as well as travel to both exoticand local destinations. There will also be a

print exhibit to view in the lower foyer ofthe theatre during the intermission and be-fore the show. Club members will be onhand to talk about their work.

The Comox Valley Photographic Society isan active photo club of over 150 membersof all ages who share a passion for the artand technology of digital photography,photo editing and education. They meettwice monthly at the Little Red Church inComox and head out together on a varietyof field trips and outings. For more infor-mation on the CVPS visit www.cvps.ca. Fortickets to Imagefest 2016, visit the SidWilliams theatre website: http://sid-williamstheatre.com/.


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Art Alchemy Collectiveby Sofie Skapski

Art Alchemy is a group of artistssharing studio space in down-town Courtenay. During the five

years since its inception, Art Alchemyhas gone through a number of changesto get to where it is today. The idea ofstarting a collective in Courtenay was in-spired by a visit to THE 3 AMIGAS stu-dio in Nanaimo. Helen Utsal, LucySchappy, and Jennifer Weber, the found-ing members, became focused on theidea of creating something similar. Whenthey found the space on 10th St, with itshigh ceilings, big windows and amazinglight, it was obvious that they had foundthe ideal studio space. Artists StaceyWright and Guillermo Mier were happyto join them and together they createdArt Alchemy.

The concept was to have a place to makeand show art, and share creative think-ing and overhead. Establishing the stu-dio took a lot of time, hard work andmoney, and now it is a smoothly runningendeavour. In the beginning there wasmore emphasis on having designated ex-hibition space and frequent shows, buttime has proved that the space and en-ergy is best used towards the process ofpainting and making art. Now the col-lective puts on one or two shows a yearand concentrates on the joy of creation,inspiring the members to grow as artistswithin a supportive haven of cama-raderie and artistic expression that helpsthem experiment and push boundaries.

Throughout the past five years, artistshave come and gone, and there arepresently nine in the collective, with twoof the artists sharing their space season-ally. All the current members joinedlooking for studio space to escape thedistractions of home, and to paint in thecompany of other artists in what is oth-erwise a very solitary activity, but havegained so much more. They bounce newideas off each other, are introduced tonew materials and methods, share sto-ries, and find the combination incrediblymotivating. Helen says, “I feel so happyevery time I come up those stairs, hear-ing the sounds of music, and people Icare about going about their business,scraping paint, sharing a laugh, smells ofoil paint, fresh bread or soup; the soundsof life.”

The Artists of Alchemy:

Lucy Schappy'spassion is colour.She works intu-itively to createcolourscapes thatevoke emotion.With a sense ofwonder and awe

she observes the world around her andtranslates her experiences into paintings;joy, beauty, hope and love are commonthemes. She is best known for her play-ful paintings of birds and flowers, andloves to explore the possibilities of artis-tic expression. Her favourite subjects arehorses and figures, and she is increas-ingly drawn to the abstract.

Helen Utsal studied Fine Arts atConcordia Univer-sity in Montreal.Through school sheworked as a studioassistant for profes-sional artists and photographers. Helenloves to explore west coast forest scenes,capturing the majesty of the trees and theunique quality of light filtering throughreaching branches and lacy leaves. Herwork is very expressive, drifting closerto the abstract as she explores colour,form, and light.

Marianne Enhorning was born in Swe-den and is deeply influenced by her fam-ily heritage. She creates evocative,dreamlike works in oil that are figura-tive, nature influenced, and abstractly ar-chitectural. Her art explores the divisionbetween modern society and nature,longing for a more harmonious world.“Painting is my voice, the place where Ican express passions that words can'treach. I begin with a palette of paint, anew canvas, and no preconceived ideas.”

Maggie Ziegler is a mixed media artistand graphic designer. Originally fromAlberta, she felt the call of Vancouver Is-land and has been transformed and in-spired by the easy lifestyle and beauty ofthe landscape. Her art is a reflection ofthe beauty that surrounds her and thedeep sense of gratitude she feels for the

experience of cre-ative expression.Creating uniquepieces of art usinga variety of differ-ent mediums andcollage is pure adventure.

Sofie Skapski received her art trainingat Capilano College, Douglas College,and the Instituto de Belles Artes in SanMiguel de Allende, Mexico. She useswater mixable oils and paints on naturallinen whenever she gets the chance. For


Sofie the process of painting is anescape to another level of being.Subjects close to her heart includetrees, wild and garden flowers, andpeople – caught in moments ofnormal, daily life.

Diane Knight divides her time betweenCanada and Mexico, painting at ArtAlchemy during the late spring, summer,and early fall. She is inspired by the in-tensity of the Mexican light, the vibrantcolours and how cultures use colour toexpress themselves, the musical notes oflife and love, and the fragrant smells ofthe earth and its offspring. She feels theenergy that comes from the freedom tojust be, and puts it in her paintings.

Bill Kerr mainly paints plein air in thegreat outdoors, but enjoys coming in to thewarm and exciting environment of the stu-dio to take Diane's place for the coolermonths. He is inspired by almost any sub-ject but has lately been drawn to paintingsmall creatures, active birds, and marineand urban scenes, often including figures.He paints in a variety of mediums, includ-ing water colour, oils, and egg tempera.

Nicolette Valikoski grew up among the temperate rainforestsand storm-battered beaches of a small is-land. This wild and gorgeous corner of theworld shaped her earliest artistic expressionand today inspires much of her work. Shecreates dynamic oil paintings inspired bythe West Coast of British Columbia. Herlandscapes and seascapes are filled with in-triguing texture created by applying layersand layers of oil paint and cold wax withpalette knives.

Lariss McLean is a new resident of theComox Valley, She has a BFA in printmak-ing and holds a current teaching certificatefor Alberta and BC. Larissa concentrates onmixed-media and fluid acrylics when notimmersing herself in printmaking. Herworks are based in nature, the images rangefrom warm and inviting to mysterious anddistant, each a distillation of recent experi-ences imbued with the energy and feelingsof the moment.

Art Alchemy Studio Gallery, 362c, 10th Street in Courtenay.The studio is open Saturday: noon until 4:00 pm, by appoint-ment, or whenever the sign is out. Call Lucy: 250-650-1200 toarrange a visit. www.artalchemy.ca

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ArtsAlive Oak Bayby Barbara Adams

Art is alive in Oak Bay!!Parks, Recreation and Culture,Oak Bay, is very excited aboutour new initiative, ArtsAlive,which is a plan to build a legacyof permanent public art for OakBay. Following two very suc-cessful and engaging summersof temporary public art, the community seems enthusiastic andvery supportive.

The long term plan is to have 28 sculptures or assemblagesscattered throughout all areas of Oak Bay. Of these 28, six willalso include “Art Spaces” for a quartet or jazz band etc to playmusic, an opera singer to entertain, plein air artists to create,poets to read, or a class of school children to create art inspiredby the art piece in the space. There will be seats of some kindfor strollers to sit and chat or watch a performance.

This year we have had a call for artists to submit proposals fora possible 10 designated spots in Oak Bay. These placementsare in the high traffic areas of Oak Bay. The chosen artists willreceive an Honorarium and transportation costs, and have theirpiece of art installed for one year. During the year the commu-nity will vote for their favorite piece and the one voted mostpopular will be submitted for purchase by the municipality.The other sculptures will be for sale for a private residence ordonated to Oak Bay for a tax receipt. Each artist will be spon-sored by a local business or group in the community. Sponsorswill benefit from signage on the art, use of the art image inBranding their business, featured at our Opening Celebration,in promotional materials for visitors, on the Oak Bay websiteand in all media coverage. This years’ theme was “LookingForward” based on the Oak Bay motto “Sub Quersu Felicitas”meaning “Happiness under the Oaks”. Watch for a call by earlySeptember 2016 for ArtsAlive 2017.

Oak Bay will again feature added temporary art with artistpainted pianos on the seaside which have been a big hit with lo-cals and visitors alike. Last year’s pianos were sold and do-nated to charities

As Arts Laureate, I can easily say Oak Bay is on its way to be-coming an Arts destination in Victoria! ~ Barbara Adams

Oak Bay has purchased the "Salish Sea" by Chris Paul (photo above)photo by Britt Swoveland

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