Mike Semkiw was born and raised on Vancouver Island. He is a self taught wildlife artist with over 40 + years experience creating Canadian wildlife art in water colours, graphite and acrylics. Mike’s love for wildlife and nature drives him to perfect the hyper-realism and usage of colour blending along with his enthusiasm in his work. He has received many awards and much recognition over the years and was a participant in the formation of Carmanah Pacific Provincial Park and documented in “Carmanah Artistic Visions of a Ancient Rainforest”.
On patrol – bald eagle
Inspirations come from many different places here on Vancouver Island. I am always drawn to the West Coast and it’s many hidden treasures it offers the curious soul. One can see majestic bald eagles as they patrol their range, always on the look out for a meal. Brady’s Beach is one of (many) favourite places to visit and understand the natural world.
artist: Mike Semkiw
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Bamfield
original medium: Acrylic
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Bamfield
original medium: Acrylic
$85.00 – $595.00
The original of this art is available for sale.
Size (W x H inches): 30" x 24"Price: $1500CDN
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Missed opportunity
$85.00 – $480.00Missed opportunity
$85.00 – $480.00This painting’s inspiration came from a rare encounter I had while hiking around a local beaver pond in Port Alberni. This beautiful bird is a black-crowned night heron. My presence probably caused her to miss out on a meal: the rough-shinned newt escaped, leaving behind a few bubbles.
artist: Mike Semkiw
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Port Alberni
original medium: Acrylic
$85.00 – $480.00
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The Last Dance
$85.00 – $595.00The Last Dance
$85.00 – $595.00Inspiration comes from countless hours exploring the many rivers and creeks through out the Island. This stream is one of many that drain into Sproat Lake, near Port Alberni. I painted these sockeye salmon (life size) trying to capture the movement between the fish and the riffles of shallow water.
artist: Mike Semkiw
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Port Alberni
original medium: Acrylic
$85.00 – $595.00
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Eyes on You
$85.00 – $595.00Eyes on You
$85.00 – $595.00This paintings inspiration came from many years hiking the mountains, tracking the elusive cougar. Most people never see these cats while out exploring, but more times then not, they see you long before you ever see them. Like when you get that funny feeling that you’re being watched and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Don’t be fooled – Vancouver Island has a healthy population of cougars.
artist: Mike Semkiw
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Port Alberni
original medium: Acrylic
$85.00 – $595.00
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Summer in the Mountains
$85.00 – $595.00Summer in the Mountains
$85.00 – $595.00I have had well over 500 bear encounters in a variety of different habitats – from our beaches, rivers and lakes to mountains. This painting was inspired from hiking the mountains surrounding the Port Alberni area.
artist: Mike Semkiw
region: Pacific Rim
closest community: Port Alberni
original medium: Acrylic
$85.00 – $595.00
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