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Late Summer Cowichan Bay

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Always a lovely walk along the estuary in Cowichan Bay, this time late summer, with the crickets singing and the warm sun just setting behind us. Lovely view looking back toward the town of Cowichan Bay

artist: Cheryl Painter
region: South Island
closest community: Cowichan Bay
original medium: Acrylic

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Sunrise on Chesterman

Sunrise on Chesterman

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Chesterman Beach in Tofino is such an amazing place! I love talking a walk here at sunrise or sunset, especially when the tide is low and you can walk all the way to Frank Island. This is a scene walking towards Frank Island on North Chesterman. The light at sunrise is spectacular!

artist: Lisa Riehl
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Tofino
original medium: Acrylic

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Awakening

Awakening

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Tofino is known for it’s storm-watching weather in the winter. The sky and lighting can be amazing, especially when the sun manages to shine through for a few seconds. This is a new of a break in the storm on Chesterman Beach…

artist: Lisa Riehl
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Tofino
original medium: Acrylic

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Lazy Sunday

Lazy Sunday

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This is a spot south of Willow Point where we go with friends to have a bonfire, usually on Sunday evenings. I went a little earlier in the day to catch the light. One of our favorite spots.

artist: Marilyn Dzioba
region: North Island
closest community: Campbell River
original medium: Watercolour

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All In One Reef Bay Mayne Island BC

All In One Reef Bay Mayne Island BC

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Winds had howled for days. It was the second storm in just a few weeks. As the storm edged its way back, I headed for the shores. The breaking light was stunning and the waves were still smashing up against the rocks with gusto. There is this sensation of being all in one – a wholeness, alive.

artist: Terrill Welch
region: Gulf Islands
closest community: Mayne Island
original medium: Oil

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Visions of Metchosin

Visions of Metchosin

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One summer day, we were walking along the coast in the breathtaking East Sooke Park, and I settled down to do a series of sketches of this beautiful rugged coastline. Windswept trees, rocky shores scattered with the long spirals of bull kelp, sun casting white across the ocean, islands peeping out like whales from the turquoise sea. It was a blissful landscape.
When I returned to my studio I fused the sketches into one painting.

artist: GILLIAN REDWOOD
region: Greater Victoria
closest community: Metchosin
original medium: Acrylic

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Ocean View

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Ocean View

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Painted on site at Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt. Inspired by the spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains and Strait of Juan de Fuca. The park was created in 1934, and during World War II, many mature Douglas fir and Grand fir trees were cleared and a searchlight was installed as part of shoreline defense.

artist: June Haynes
region: Greater Victoria
closest community: Victoria
original medium: Acrylic

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Petro-ecomomics. Not a sum-zero game.

Petro-ecomomics. Not a sum-zero game.

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The rocks and waves were encountered as I clamored over the shoreline north of Botany Bay. You need to be careful to keep your footing as one slip into the thrashing and very cold waves could have nasty consequences. It is easy to get seduced by natures beauty into below tidewater situations as well. Being stranded on an incoming tide would turn you into a statistic here so be mindful if you explore this section. The intent of this painting is to consider the impact of that seemingly non-threatening oil tanker on the horizon on this spectacular ecosystem in the foreground.

artist: Bill Hibberd
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Port Renfrew
original medium: Acrylic

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Beauty Is All Around Us

Beauty Is All Around Us

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My favourite place to surf in Tofino – Long Beach. The big rock here is Lovekin Rock. Early morning is the best time to get to the beach to surf, especially before it gets windy (which it usually will be on a sunny summer day). The light in the morning is so gorgeous…

artist: Lisa Riehl
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Tofino
original medium: Acrylic

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Catboomer

Catboomer

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For a few years I painted right up against the ocean, in the little town of Cowichan Bay. My art studio was located between wharfs and fishing boats. For many thousands of years Cowichan Bay was home to Coast Salish people who harvested the wealth of salmon and shellfish found in its many coves, tidal flats and swiftly flowing rivers. Cowichan Bay was the gateway for European settlement of the Cowichan and Chemainus valleys from the early 1860s. This deepwater port remains active to this day, with sport and commercial fishing and log and lumber exports.

artist: Dale Nigel Goble
region: South Island
closest community: Cowichan Bay
original medium: Illustration

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Cowichan Bay gull

Cowichan Bay gull

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For a few years I had an art studio right in the heart of the this tiny seaside village. It’s no wonder Cowichan Bay is the first Cittaslow community in North America.

artist: Dale Nigel Goble
region: South Island
closest community: Cowichan Bay
original medium: Illustration

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Rush

Rush

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This painting was inspired by Florencia Beach in Ucluelet. I am always attracted to the edge of water and I wanted to capture the sensation of waves cascading onto the beach. And yes, I did get my feet wet as I was capturing my reference image!

artist: Kelly Corbett
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Ucluelet
original medium: Acrylic

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Newcastle Arbutus

Newcastle Arbutus

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Walking around Newcastle Island just off of Nanaimo, I spotted this amazing Arbutus tree clinging to the rocks and reaching out over the edge. As if to take in the view from it’s perch, these trees can often live in the harshest of conditions.

artist: Cheryl Painter
region: South Island
closest community: Nanaimo
original medium: Acrylic

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Unheard Dreams

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Unheard Dreams

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Whiffen Spit in Sooke is a beautiful place to relax and unwind. I lived in Sooke for 10 years and this was my favourite place to take my dog for a walk, no matter what the weather! Sunny or stormy, we loved going there. This painting is the view from the spit looking back towards where Sooke Harbour House is.

artist: Lisa Riehl
region: South Island
closest community: Sooke
original medium: Acrylic

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Sardines, Thursday

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Sardines, Thursday

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I had my studio in Cowichan Bay for a few years (2016-2017) and fell in love with the spirit of the place. The Pacific Sardine is a member of the herring family. This small schooling fish is an important part of our marine ecosystem as food for larger creatures like salmon and humpback whales. Between 1920 and 1940 there was a robust sardine fishery on Vancouver Island.

artist: Dale Nigel Goble
region: South Island
closest community: Cowichan Bay
original medium: Illustration

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Concrete blue

Concrete blue

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The wide open vista and incredible hues of the Salish Sea.

artist: Nik West
region: Greater Victoria
closest community: Victoria
original medium: Photo

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Sun and Sea

Sun and Sea

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The light on the ocean is so changeable and dramatic on the pacific west coast. I could paint it every day and it would always be unique. This painting captures a moment in time: the wind, the sun, the birds wheeling and calling.

artist: Helen Utsal
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Tofino
original medium: Mixed media

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Evening Surf

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Evening Surf

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Impression of the evening surf in the Broken Group. The Broken Group is a group of small islands and islets in the middle of Barkley Sound. It is protected within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Benson Island, on the northwest corner of the Broken Group, is an important cultural site for the Tseshaht First Nation.

artist: Brian Buckrell
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Bamfield
original medium: Acrylic

$85.00 – $225.00

Oysters at Sea

Oysters at Sea

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After a splendid dinner I was so captivated by the colour and shape of the Fanny Bay oysters we had consumed, I brought them home to paint.

artist: Katherine Farris
region: Central Island
closest community: Fanny Bay
original medium: Acrylic

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Exalt

Exalt

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I captured this image while hiking into Schooner Cove in Tofino. It was early morning and we had just reached the beach to discover some perfect conditions. There was a slight mist in the air and the sun was shining perfectly through the trees. As soon as I saw this scene I was super excited and took a ton of photographs! Sometimes it is just about being there at the right moment.

artist: Kelly Corbett
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Tofino
original medium: Acrylic

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Beach Treasures

Beach Treasures

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I have spent my life beach combing and have always loved the excitement of finding treasures washed ashore. This art piece inspired my upcoming children’s picture book: Seaside Treasures (A Guidebook for Little Beachcombers). Sea glass is a beautiful artifact that can be found almost everywhere on beaches where the surf has pounded and shaped glass fragments into shapes of art. Vintage bottles, jars, and anything made from glass, thrown away in decades past, are tumbled by the waves of the ocean to form beautiful gems of diverse colours.

artist: Sarah Grindler
region: Gulf Islands
closest community: Saltspring Island
original medium: Watercolour

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Bamfield study

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Bamfield study

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This tiny community on the West Coast of Vancouver Island was originally populated by the Huu-ay-aht First Nation. Europeans arrived and formed a small fishing village sometime in the late 1800s. Most of the Huu-ay-aht people now live in the neighbouring village of Anacla, about 5 kilometres from Bamfield.

artist: Dale Nigel Goble
region: Central Island
closest community: Bamfield
original medium: Acrylic

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Chinook Release

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Chinook Release

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This piece was inspired by the conservation efforts of Chinook release off the Northwest tip of Haida Gwaii for future generations to enjoy. Letting something go can be just as beautiful. Reference photo courtesy of Kyler Vos, professional photographer specializing in outdoor, nature, and surf photography.

artist: Shauna Jasken
region: North Island
closest community: Winter Harbour
original medium: Acrylic

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The Conductor

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The Conductor

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On a blustery March morning I was exploring East Sooke Regional Park when I came upon this fellow. I love cormorants and their postures as they dry off their wings. Even on this blustery and cool day it is necessary to dry off before flight is practical. If you hike along these shoreline trails you will discover these entertaining characters.

artist: Bill Hibberd
region: South Island
closest community: Sooke
original medium: Oil

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Mesmerized

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Mesmerized

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I am mesmerized by the constant changes in the sky and drift wood. This is my favourite little segment of beach along Victoria’s most popular footpath. I come here to unwind at the end of my day, with the comfort of the cemetery behind me and the Salish sea stretched out before me.

artist: Michelle Winkel
region: Greater Victoria
closest community: Victoria
original medium: Venetian plaster

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Dallas Road sunset

Dallas Road sunset

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I love the green/blue railing in contrast with the sky. The seawall changes colour as the light shifts. This view is from the western end of the Dallas Road walking path.

artist: Rose Currie
region: Greater Victoria
closest community: Victoria
original medium: Acrylic

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Lightshow at LongBeach

Lightshow at LongBeach

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The beach is shallow for miles and the horizon line is lost where sea meets sky. Energetic clouds move quickly across the sky.

artist: Helen Utsal
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Tofino
original medium: Mixed media

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Sidney Spit

Sidney Spit

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A group of outdoor painters take the walk on ferry to Sidney Island and the spit to paint for the afternoon. This one is a view looking north east. The Sidney Spit Marine Park,is a sandy, narrow strip of land that stretches into the sea. The spit’s tidal flats and salt marshes are often overflowing with shorebirds during the bird migrations of spring and fall.

artist: William Watt
region: South Island
closest community: Sidney
original medium: Oil

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The Duet (This Pacific Life)

The Duet (This Pacific Life)

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This was inspired by my travels down the Juan de Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island’s West Coast. And by the kelp beds, mussels and, of course, the oh so formal Cormorants. Water fowl for sure but without natural oils to protect their feathers ( like ducks) they must dry their wings in the sun and shore breezes after every dive.

artist: Bill Hibberd
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Port Renfrew
original medium: Oil

$85.00 – $480.00

Fishing Floats

Fishing Floats

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Thanks to wind and current patterns, big storms bring debris from Japan to the west coast of Vancouver Island. Beach combers feel like they’ve won the lottery if they find one of these Japanese glass fishing floats. Many are over 100 years old!

artist: Sarah Grindler
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Tofino
original medium: Watercolour

$85.00 – $460.00

Sidney Harbour Winter Sunrise #7

Sidney Harbour Winter Sunrise #7

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Walking on the seawall in an early morning walk after a late night flight, I was treated to this spectacular winter sunrise from Sidney. The layers of cloud and veiled light provided subtle and unexpected colours and shapes. This piece was painted wet on wet with a lot of running of the acrylic paint and I was thoroughly satisfied with the feeling it evokes.

artist: Kathleen Schmalz
region: South Island
closest community: Sidney
original medium: Acrylic

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Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf

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Boats and Campbell River just belong together. A small seaside town that is the gateway to amazing fishing, scenery and outdoor activities. Fisherman’s Wharf is a painting that reflects the heartbeat of this area. The blues are strong, yet calming. A true representation of this area.

artist: Trish LaFrance
region: Central Island
closest community: Campbell River
original medium: Acrylic

$85.00 – $595.00

On the Rocks in Tofino

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On the Rocks in Tofino

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A visceral impact of sea on rocks moves our body into the seascape, releasing the totality of the water’s energy to the viewer. Tofino, part of the west coast of Vancouver Island in southern British Columbia, Canada, demands our respect, gratitude and fearless appreciation for all that is alive. Without compromise, we breathe.

artist: Terrill Welch
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Tofino
original medium: Oil

$85.00 – $205.00

Beach North of Sidney

Beach North of Sidney

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A great day plein air painting at the beach and then fine tuning in the studio.

artist: William Watt
region: Greater Victoria
closest community: Sidney
original medium: Oil

$85.00 – $595.00

lone boat

lone boat

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A friend took this picture of the Sooke Harbour, and I knew right away I had to paint it. I love the simplicity.

artist: Marilyn Dzioba
region: South Island
closest community: Sooke
original medium: Watercolour

$85.00 – $480.00

WAVES STUDY 1

WAVES STUDY 1

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The mysteries of the sea have inspired creatives for centuries and remain a continual source for contemplation. I am fascinated by the rhythmic sound and motion of waves and wanted to further explore their organic and ever-changing form in greater detail. This piece is one of my favourites in a series of recent watercolour studies, inspired by one of my favourite beaches on the Pacheedaht First Nation reserve land.

artist: Selina Jorgensen
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Port Renfrew
original medium: Watercolour

$85.00 – $595.00

Sea Glass Rainbow

Sea Glass Rainbow

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Some call sea glass “mermaid tears”. There is a legend that says sea glass is created when mermaids cry for the people who have lost their lives in he ocean. As the mermaids’ tears hit the water, they turned into magical pieces of frosted glass. This is another piece from my new Children’s Picture Book: Seaside Treasures.

artist: Sarah Grindler
region: Gulf Islands
closest community: Saltspring Island
original medium: Watercolour

$85.00 – $460.00

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