Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Artists Profile 2017 02

Introducing the 2017 Artisans!

Please See Garden Map for Tent locations of Artisans

2017

Garden Map

2525 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay. Please park on Stewart & Claudet Road.

Limited parking inside for the elderly and handicap only.

Ron Stuart

www.island-art.ca

I was born in Saskatchewan but moved to Calgary at a very early age. During High School I developed an interest in art and after graduating I attended SAIT, but only for 1 year. I painted some in oil at this time but I tried and preferred Acrylics. Unfortunately life got in the way and it would be years before I painted again. When I was 23 I moved to Victoria and for 10 years I lived there until I married, and at this time I moved to the US and I lived in Oregon for another 10 years before relocating to Banff, Alberta where I worked and dreamed about moving back to the Island. Finally at 65, I retired and a 30 year dream finally became a reality. I quickly picked up some paints, brushes and canvas and set to work painting the local scenery, some from my days in the Rockies. I am in love with the area around central Vancouver Island and along with my passion for landscaping my yard, socializing with a wonderful new group of friends I have also restored my desire to paint. I work exclusively with acrylics at the moment and try to have a showing as often as possible.

Fiddlestick Pottery

By Jackie Walker & Ruth Cook Fiddlestick Pottery started a few years ago with the unexpected receipt of a kiln. We both have gardens and decided to try making something for our own gardens, and to give away as Christmas gifts to family and friends. Requests soon arrived for more, and Fiddlestick Pottery went into production.

Fiddlesticks can add interest to plants such as ferns, hostas and grasses, or can brighten up an empty spot in the garden. Ruth and Jackie

Larry Stuart “ I am accomplished artist working in various media and having been producing art since achieving my degree in Art from the University of Calgary in 1983. I have works in both private collections and corporate collections as Pan Canadian Petroleum ( Encana) and Esso (Imperial Oil) .

My works include architectural renderings , portraiture and images of the west coast of Canada where I now make my home . I enjoy working in graphite , oils , watercolours and periodically multi media.

My personal viewpoint is that we miss out on the simplistic beauty of something when we look at the overall picture , but when we zoom in, we see the real beauty , the texture , colour gradations in rocks or the many colours that are viewable when a wave is looked at up close or even the forest floor with its crushed leaves , broken branches and many colours that one can see in the shadows , light patterns and objects in the forest .

Recent paintings subject matter includes my images of the west coast ocean waves , rockscapes with the ocean architectural renderings of sections of buildings in France , Hungary , and Austria . "

www.facebook.com/studiodesanspareil/

Karin Schieber K-Originals

Karin designs beautiful and unique Sterling Silver Pendants, Necklaces, Earrings, Brooches and Rings.

Yvonne Acheson Art

I am an artist, wife of a surfer/board shaper, and mother of two boys. My family and I moved to Vancouver Island from the mainland in 2007. My love of the ocean, its amazing coastlines, and the rest of Gods beautiful creation on Vancouver Island, is the inspiration for my paintings. I enjoy working with vibrant colours blending in curves to portray the essence of each piece. email : nfo@yvonneachesonart.ca

www.yvonneachesonart.ca

Red Cod Forge Dave was an artist from an early age and began working with clay and drawing wildlife with pen and ink. The interest to heat steel in order to mold and ply it like clay became the focus of Dave's art. He built his first forge in 2002 and began his foray into the steel medium. Ever since, Dave has been continually practicing the ancient art of blacksmithing.

Dave's hand forged work is mostly done with recycled steel. Through this medium, he incorporates marine themes with coastal wildlife to create abstract and freeform steel sculptures. Dave's works range from small one dimensional pieces to two or three dimensional sculptures, gates, railings, and functional art for the use in the home and garden.

www.redcodforge.ca

Mirabeans

By Tristen Weiss

Fun, functional, and eco-friendly! Tristen Weiss is the owner, designer, and one-person factory at mirabeans. Using upcycled sweaters and other recycled fabrics, mirabeans creates one-of -a-kind clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Her collection includes fingerless gloves, mittens, flip-top mittens, arm and leg warmers, hats, cup cozies, aprons, and more. Each item is unique and handmade with attention to detail, colour, and originality.

www.mirabeans.com

Mike Rebar Stone Sculpting Mike started sculpting in sand stone and cement in 2000 and was introduced to stone carving in 2001 by fellow sculptor Ian Howie. He sculpts local granite and marble he harvests from various sites on Vancouver and Quadra Islands off the west coast of British Columbia. His sculptures and garden art are held in private collections all over North America.

Mike sees the integral form of each piece inside the stone, then works with both traditional hand tools, carbide chisels and diamond blades until his vision emerges.

Fine details are achieved with hand files followed by wet and dry sanding to complete the process. He creates free form and realistic designs that continue to evolve as the stone is worked. His pieces range from 6 inches to 6 feet high and reflect a west coast theme. The body of his work embraces natural themes emulated in powerful freeform designs, birds, seals and Orcas.

Visitors are always welcome at Mike’s studio and gallery located at his home just off of highway 19A north of Parksville BC.

www.bigrockbc.com

Ethan Taylor Designs

By Ellen Atkinson

(Willow Shack Studio)

Willow Shack, the up-cycle Studio To say that we are a product of our environment is too true. I was born in Williams Lake, B.C. and grew up on a hunting lodge in the interior of B.C. My dad, a hunter, was a man of few words but with a true talent for creating and improvising. I would watch him for hours while he worked in his saddle shed, a memory that I still hold dear.

My mother, who would sew our clothes, can our food, cook and clean (without electricity or running water) and still find time to read aloud to my father every afternoon. Both unknowingly taught me to use what you have, make what you need and take time for family.

Who doesn’t need jewelry!!

After making jewelry for over 40 year, in 2006 I started making jewelry from vintage and antique flatware. I was then inspired to make all my jewelry from reclaimed materials. I added old metal buttons, silver/brass and copper trays, old keys, vintage tins and bullet caps to my line. Along with a few Silver Smith classes and lot of practice, I have found my true passion and am living my dream!

www.facebook.com/WillowShackStudio

Phillips Pottery My earliest memories of clay come from playing with the beautiful blue clay found on our farm in south eastern Ontario. Years later, in 1986, I took my first pottery class with a guild in Beaumont Alberta and was hooked! When we moved to Airdrie Alberta. I was fortunate enough to have Greg and Lori McRitchie of Mudslide Stoneware as neighbors.

Greg's pots are still my standard for "quality control". In 1992 our family moved to the Parksville and Nanoose Bay area on Vancouver Island. My work has since progressed and diversified from strictly functional pottery, to include more creative pieces fired in Raku, Tozan, electric, gas, and wood-fired kilns. All pieces are individually hand thrown on a Shimpo wheel or hand built from slabs and extrusions.

Consistent quality workmanship is found in the glazes and pieces for those that like to collect completed sets.

Currently I am a member of the Nanaimo Potters Guild, past-president of the Arrowsmith Potters Guild located at the Parksville Train station. My work can be found at "Pyromania Pottery", a store located behind the Coombs Country Market in Coombs B.C. just outside of Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C.

www.phillipspottery.com

Beads of Joy

By Wendy Maurer

Beads of Joy are hand-crafted glass beads made in my home studio. All my beads are kiln annealed to ensure they will last many lifetimes.

The inspiration for these beads comes from the colors in my garden, the lush forests that surround our community and the ever changing ocean outside my windows. The form and texture of foliage, the light on the water, the lines of intersecting shadows, the hues of sunrises and sunsets, a drop of rain on a leaf - all create joy in my heart and make me happy.

I hope you find my beads interesting and they make you feel good when you look at them. As a self-taught artist I am on a continuous learning adventure and I am blessed with time, energy and wonderful people to support me as I follow this adventure.

Wendy Joy

For more info call 250 752 1604 or email: wendy@beadsof joy.ca.

www.beadsofjoy.com

SeaLuxe

www.sealuxe.ca

If you like sandy toes, sea salty breaths and low tides then you’ve come to the right shop.

All of my inspiration comes from the ocean shores. Everything in my shop has a touch of the beach -even my milk bath has seaweed in it. I like to create pieces with natural things I find at anchor –beach combing (my second favorite thing). Dried seaweed, drift wood, sea shells, beach glass and beach rocks are all staples in my workshop/studio.

Wander Among the Wildflowers

By Sandra Scott

Handcrafted earrings, necklaces, and bracelets made from nickel free antique brass.

Accented with Swarovski crystals and pearls. wanderamongthewildflowers@gmail.com

www.wanderamongthewildflowers.ca

Sweet Peas Kids Krafts Sweet Peas kids krafts is about fun stuff for kids: ‘activity pillows’ with Velcro, button-on items or finger puppets, super-hero capes (including personalized), aprons, Tutus, appliqued clothing and bibs (including custom orders), stuffed dolls and animals, bunting (Happy Birthday and/or personalized), Teethers, Tooth Fairy pillows and much more. All items are hand made by me!

I have always loved creating with my hands (a trait handed down from my grandmother) and my very favourite way to do that is with soft, natural, and bright fabrics. I am especially proud when people tell me my handicrafts are 'whimsical' or 'happy' because that means I have done what I set out to do!

www.SweetPeaskidskrafts.etsy.com

The Phoenix Gallery Jane Murray-Smith The ceramic work of Vancouver Island potter Jane Murray-Smith features unique and eclectic raku, horsehair & feather, saggar, and stoneware pottery.

Her raku work includes animal masks, large animal sculptures, animal ornaments, custom pet portraits, large wall pieces, tiles, lamps as well as assorted vases.

Her work is sold primarily through Pyromania Pottery in Coombs. Her work is also found at her home gallery, The Phoenix Gallery of Glass and Ceramic Art which she shares with husband glass artist Christopher Smith of Glaskrafter Art Glass.

Christopher Smith and his Glaskrafter Art Glass studio has been making fine stained glass, sand carved, fused and cast glass art since 1977. Christopher, working with builders, interior designers and individual clients, visualizes and communicates the design, and creates the glass art work for your specific space and architectural requirement.

www.phoenixgallery.ca

Driftwood Magic

Island driftwood, hand sanded, oil verathene finish. Driftwood made into lamps, tables, grass arrangements, candle holders, wall mounts, and table center pieces

www.driftwoodmagic.weebly.com

Whether it is painting around the pond, building bird houses, flower arranging, clay, or crafts, Bumble Bees Creative Studio provides a fun creative environment. Offering afterschool art classes for children & adult workshops.

Look online for this summer kids & adult Workshop!

The studio is located on a 10 acres family farm at 2525 Northwest Bay Road, same location as the Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden. Fall Art Program scheduled to begin this September 2017.

www.bumblebeescreativestudio.com

“As a Graphic Designer, design arts and crafts have always been part of my life. Growing up in a talented artistic family with our own art studio & wood working shop, gave me experience with working with wood, paint, clay and glass. This past 4 years has been a wonderful experience teaching and creating my art studio here on our property. I look forward to many more evening workshops and an additional after school class.

Lesley Seselja

Esther Sample

The coast--natural landscapes, working world, remote wilderness and busy harbours life on the shores of BC is where Esther draws her artistic inspiration. Having grown up on the coast, and spending nearly a decade as a commercial fisherman, the wild and rugged coastal waters have truly inspired Esther’s artwork. Now, in her quiet studio, Esther draws upon her life experiences and paints about it daily. She has a deep desire to share her point of view and her love of the land she calls home. Today, you can find Esther in her studio daily, or perhaps out on the local beaches and estuaries, painting, pulling from landscapes, blending in her own experiences, chasing the ever elusive light in the hunt to create beautiful paintings.

In 2011, Esther became the first woman to win the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s 24 year long sport fishing salmon stamp competition with the painting “Hunger Strikes”.

The following year, Esther was invited to join 50 of BC’s finest artists to work on a project called “Artists for an Oil Free Coast”. Using their artistic voices, the group produced a film, hard cover book, and a traveling art show which circulated throughout BC and Alberta. It was a chance for artists to bring beautiful visual interpretations of the coast and its amazingly intricate ecosystem.

Esther Sample-Artist

www.esthersample.com

ROY HANCLIFF PHOTOGRAPHY Roy Hancliff has become a world renowned in flight bird photographer, you can find his work in art galleries, wildlife magazine covers, and on the Internet. Below is a little bit about Roy in his own words.

I was born in Oxford England. My first real camera was Nikon F2S with photomic head, longer ago than I care to remember.

I moved to Spain in 1985 with my wife Sharon for a better climate and simpler life. Photography took a back seat as we carved out a living.

We finally moved to Canada in 2003, settling in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. I now had the time to dedicate to my passion of photography that had been put on hold for so long. I chose to concentrate on Birds in flight as they have always intrigued me. I wanted to capture the beauty of nature that is not normally visible to the naked eye. Even Birds that we consider to be common and uninteresting come into their own element when wings are frozen in mid flight.

I often find myself sitting in a hide at temperatures of -15 C trying to capture that all important shot. Or in the case of the Hummingbirds +35 C with sweat running down the backs of my legs but I would not have it any other way. I study their flight patterns and feeding habits for hours to determine where they will come into the frame, every bird has a completely different approach as they feed.

I think it would be fair to say that whatever the shot it is calculated and taken in my mind before I even begin.

I hope that you enjoy my site and it has given you a different perspective into Bird and Insect in flight photography.

"This has given me the opportunity to challenge myself further and branch out into some Seascape photography".

www.royhancliff.com

Biscotti Di Notte & More

Biscotti Di Notte is a biscotteria located in Chartwell, Qualicum Beach, B.C. which retails and wholesales homemade "Italian inspired Island approved baking including biscotti, pizzelle, shortbread, muffins and cake, but not limited to". Biscotti Di Notte (which translated means "biscotti of the night" because I bake at night when my children are asleep) bakes each batch on stone "con amore".

Established in 2004

Biscotti Di Notte & MORE

I came to painting later in life, progressing from watercolour scenes to animals on rocks and finally to painting pet portraits.

I've always loved animals, especially dogs.

I wanted a portrait of my own pup, so I gave it a try and when my doggie friends saw the finished product, they wanted one as well.

All my work is by commission and comes to me either by word of mouth or my website.

Seeing my client's emotional response to their beloved pet's portrait is such a rewarding experience.

www.JanicesPetPortraits.com

Sugar Shack Cupcakes, Cookies, Coffee & more...

Affinity Stone Jewelry & Design

By Debra Kasprick

At Affinity Stone Jewellery & Design, I strive to create beautiful, freeform gemstone pieces using a mix of metals and leather. My styles range from very dainty and feminine, to truly rustic, with an organic feel. My designs are very abstract and sculptural. I let each stone as I hold it, dictate the flow of the design, so the end result is a unique, one of a kind work of art to wear, every time. I love to work with my clients to create something unique and meaningful using stones they have hand picked from their travels, or special affinity stone combinations they have chosen for their birth sign. I look everywhere in art and architecture for inspiration and am obviously influenced by my life partner Dave, and the metal medium I am surrounded by! As my designs are always evolving, each year is an exciting and fresh experience in creativity!!!

Debra

Things Janice Makes

By Janice Hofman

I have been making things since as long as i can remember, i did my first craft fair at the age of 11, and was hooked ever since. Beads and Jewellery were my original passion / obsession, and in the last 3 years rediscovered the joy of painting and journalling.

www.thingsjanicemakes.com www.facebook.com/Things-Janice-Makes www.instagram.com/thingsjanicemakes

Crowd Pleaser Remakes Creating fantastical papier mache fish and acrylic paintings on canvas. I also make hand painted jewelry from pre-existing pieces.

www.etsy.com/listing/470177969/handpainted-earrings

The Heron Guy

I first began woodcarving as a way to keep busy after retiring but after completing my first bird, I was hooked.

I studied in Ontario under various carvers for many years before relocating to the island in 1994. Since then I have been an active member of the Oceanside Carvers. I enjoy carving ducks and birds and of course, my families of garden herons.

Gibson Abbott

Darrill Hanscom

Benches & Folding tables Indoor benches & stools. Also woodturning pepper & salt mills, toothpick holders, rolling pins, candle holders.

Vintage Redesigned

By Lindsay Spreeuw

My earliest memory of sewing is sitting on Nana's knee and "helping" her sew aprons, I've been creating art with fabric ever since. Using time worn patterns and repurposing vintage linens into a wide variety of items has become a passion of mine. From baby quilts and stuffed pigs to tea towels and tote bags all my products are inspired by the past.

www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Redesigned

Photography by Randy Hall Randy Hall is a Vancouver Island photographer specializing in nature photography, whether it is capturing natural settings such as seascapes or forest landscapes or the plants and animals that inhabit this part of British Columbia.

After years of camping on the island and working in the forest industry, Randy gained a real appreciation for nature. He considers himself a landscape photographer first, but also an opportunistic wildlife photographer.

“My photos are my interpretation of works by a true master… Mother Nature”.

Randy has developed a style that shows enhanced colours and contrast.

When many people think of contrast, they think colours and tones. There can also be contrast in content. An example of this can be seen in some of Randy’s early morning images of Parksville Bay. Towering or threatening clouds can instill the feeling of unrest, while the calm waters of the bay say serenity.

“It’s this type of scene, and the incorporation of weather, that interests me the most”.

Randy attributes much of his success to his friendship with local professional, Craig Carmichael and to the support of his wife, Cindy. It’s one thing to take photos and produce works of art, but it’s difficult to take that next step and get it out there for all to see. This is where your support team plays a critical role.

www.facebook.com/RandyHallPhotography

Maureen Lenihan Maureen Lenihan is from Cherry Creek, A farming area outside of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, B.C.

“It seems that we’ve always sheep and I like to use what we have…lots of wool.

So I started washing, spinning, felting, weaving and knitting with it.

Sometimes I don’t do it all, but mostly, I do a part of the process.

Fiber is so fantastic and important for us humans to survive…. and wool is such a great fiber.

Please come and see and touch and feel…you will be moved.

Hope to see you at the Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden.”

Cute But Stupid

by Amy Baxter

Amy Baxter, aka cute but stupid, has been using her camera to express her art for over 30 years. Although her images do not reflect a "cute but stupid" image, she uses this phrase because of her sense of humour and how the phrase has broken the ice in many ways.

Amy's images are an expression of how she sees beauty. She uses a technique called texture layering which gives her images a painterly look. Her images have been described by admirers as "quiet elegance" and "still but alive". www.facebook.com/CutebutstupidFineArtPhotographybyamybaxter

Beach Pebbles Studio

by Sharon Beatch Each pebble is individually selected capturing the majestic beauty from the west coast and inspired by the love of nature. The one of a kind Creations are embellished with various unique and natural findings from the most beautiful beaches of VancouveRland.

Sharon specializes in personalized pictures and custom work.

www.facebook.com/BeachPebblesStudio

Hooked on Wire

By Claudia Becker

Necklaces and bracelets: crocheted out of an anti-tarnish wire.

A variety of earrings to be sold individually or as a complement to the necklaces.

Qualicum Clothworks Roxanne Bouchard

I am a person who absolutely LOVES what they do. I love to create patterns and sew. I love mixing dyes and coming out with new colour combinations and designs constantly. I really enjoy making beautiful, comfortable clothes that make women of all sizes feel and look beautiful. It is very satisfying to have as many happy customers as I do.

It means happy customers that look beautiful in clothes that will last a long time and look as good when they are old as they did when they were new. I want the clothes to be as comfortable as your favourite old sweatshirt, but make you look dressed up. I make clothes that make you want to wear them all the time. I start with high quality fabric and I finish with fine, professional details. I keep the garments simple in design with shapes that flatter, and colours that WOW.

Bryony Beads

Bryony Beads are created by Jane Bryony-Shaw who has been making beads for 14 years, using an oxygen and propane fired ‘torch’ to transform glass rods by melting them into beads, using the age-old Venetian lampworking process. Unique handmade beads are then threaded onto leather and bead wire to create colourful, one-of-a-kind jewellery items designed to bring joy and a sense of fun to the inner child of the wearer!

Twisted Lane Home DĂŠcor "A twist on style"

By Christine Bryant

Taking unloved furniture and creatively turning it into that special piece for your home. www.facebook.com/twistedlanehomedecor

Journey Beads

By Kirsten Rankel

I started making glass beads just over five years ago when I took a class with Joanne Andrighetti. I had been collecting glass beads (such as Trollbeads; I hate to admit it, but I still do!) for a few years before that and I really wanted to create my own so decided I would look for a class to do just that. I absolutely love it!! Other creative endeavours of mine have come and gone but glass is here to stay!

Currently I have a small studio set up in my garage in Ladner, and I work several times a month at Andrighetti Glass co-located with the Terminal City Glass Co-Op. I have taken classes with Damaris Oakley (redroom artglass studio in Nanaimo) and will continue taking classes with people that inspire me.

I am a part-time student at UBC and a BA in Art History with a minor in Medieval studies; I am planning on incorporating some of my medieval studies and art forms into my beads. One of the wonders about working with glass is that you will never stop learning and being amazed. They are like gifts that are unveiled every time you take them out of the kiln. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do!

www.journeybeads.ca

Kealy Art Team Designs

By Jai and Val Kealy

We design whales, birds, bowls, vases and other things that spark our imagination out of wood, stone, and leather. Tools and carving supplies, too. We are glad you came to visit our shop. If you would like something custom made please let us know.

www.etsy.com/shop/QBArts

Strange Bird Studio

by

Katherine Moore

Strange Bird Studio creates curious and eclectic kiln formed glass that is sold in locally owned shops on Vancouver Island.

www.strangebirdstudio.ca Strange Bird Studio

Shambles Jewelry Design We are two sisters, Kiva and Kelsy and our mom, Bev. We have been making things together our whole life and naturally moved to creating jewelry from mixed metals and semi precious stones. We love creating together, inspiring each other and occasionally surprising each other. Most of the jewelry is created on our family farm in Nanoose Bay inspired by the fields, the rain forest we are nestled in and the ocean a short walk away.

We love to create stories with our work and feel honored when someone feels a connection with what we have to say.

Lumina Designs

by Lynsie Forster

At age 6 I contracted polio and once released from the hospital I had to stay inside for 2 months. It was summer time and I drove my mother crazy so she taught me all kinds of things to keep me busy and out of her hair. That was my introduction to crafts and I have been addicted all my life. Making things is my therapy, stress reducer and passion all rolled into one. I am an avid knitter and have recently learned to spin wool, which I love. I did a lot of decorative painting until our house was so full of things I had painted that I had to stop.

When a friend introduced me to lamp work bead making and hand forged sterling silver I was hooked. I learned how to do Viking knitting from a book. I prefer making mixed media jewellery by combining these different methods and incorporating semi precious gems and freshwater pearls.

Marilyn Bennett (Elf-kins, Polymer clay elves) I love being creative! I started 'playing with' polymer clay in January 2015 and it has grown into an obsession! Each time I complete sculpting a new little elf, I am inspired with fresh ideas for the next one!

Because of my love of gardening and the beauty of nature surrounding me, I decided to make little 'garden and forest creatures' that I call my elf-kins.

Clay Roots Studio

My pottery works are inspired by the soft colours found in nature. The textured creations have an aged and organic appearance. They are hand built and slab rolled using a hand carved press mould to create a three dimensional effect. I hand draw on every surface and hand paint each creation in a watercolour style with underglazes.

All pieces are highlighted in a 3rd firing with real gold. From plates to platters, bowls and tiles, I am inspired to create new themes and new collections every year. No two pieces are the same. The high-fired stoneware is also functional with food safe glazes

www.clayroots.ca Linda de Beeld Clay Roots Studio

Knot by Hand

Knotbyhand

Greenhouse Studio

Functional pottery with drawn and hand built elements in mid-fire range.

Cora’s Pottery can be fond at the Arrowsmith Potters' Guild gift shop and the Ted Jolda gallery and gift shop.

By Cora Strasky

“Glass is my answer. It is my path. It is only when I am creating that I feel like I am going in the right direction in life. You might think it’s the intense heat, the beauty of molten glass or the rush of completion; but that’s only part of it. Making allows me to express myself through process, design and sometimes even the finished product.

Glass is a challenge, the process is rather cathartic, enjoying the freedom and control the glass has over me. I am forced to push limits and sometimes explore the medium on an unconventional level which just makes my job creating that much more satisfying. Sometimes I leave the studio feeling defeated, but every other time I leave feeling empowered and content.” ~ Toni Johnson

www.tideline.org

Ernie Kudrick Custom Leather

Ernie Kudrick learned to work with leather from a saddle maker during the years that he lived in northern B.C. All his products are hand stitched using the traditional method of two needle stitching. His specialty is custom crafting knife cases, bags, belts and leather jewellery.

D.F. Gray

Painting...a gathering of the senses."

"I paint from life....of life " D.F. Gray

Grays pastels are impressions of the moment. Born in Vancouver B.C., he has worked in soft pastel since 1975. Always painting from live models.....always 'en plein air' when painting the landscape.

I am seen working in the July/ August 2013, ‘The Artist Magazine’ in the featured article ‘Large Plein Air’ 2013 exhibited at the Artists for a New Century Gallery, Soho, New York , Green Drake Gallery PA I have work in Art for an Oil Free Coast travelling exhibition also featured in the documentary ‘Reflections, Artists for an Oil Free Coast’. My work can be seen in the book ‘Artists for an Oil Free Coast’, on the cover and in ‘Far and Near Horizons, places of interest’. Works can be found in ’Mythography, Ken Kirkby and Friends’ all

www.dfgray.com www.

Aldas Art Studio

ALDA SAUNDERS received a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Art History from a university in the United States, at which time she pursued her childhood interest in painting and drawing as well.

Alda moved to Canada in 1993 and has since been able to rekindle her love of painting, particularly in watercolours, acrylics, and oil pastels. She is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, a past member of Art 10 Gallery of Nanaimo, B.C., the Nanaimo Art Group, the Nanaimo Arts Council, and the Ladysmith Waterfront Arts Council.

In more recent years Alda has also developed an interest in metalwork, especially silversmithing, and also lampworked glass bead making, for making jewelry. Her designs are one of a kind, mixing mediums, and not mass produced. Alda says that putting glass to a torch is like painting with molten paints, and the light within a gemstone is every changing. Her workshops for these art pieces are also in her Nanaimo, B.C. studio.

www.AldasArtStudio.com

Eden Garden

HAND PAINTED GLASS FLOWERS Each flower is lovingly and uniquely Crafted by our residents and volunteers to create a lasting and beautiful work of art for your garden, while nurturing the imagination and creativity of our residents.

All proceeds from the sale of these magnificent flowers will be used to enrich the lives of our residents. $50 minimum donation per art piece.

We believe that aging is a continued stage of development and growth, rather than a period of decline.

Eden Gardens

mgharviemgharvie-artist

The voice of the universe as it relates to me‌ as it turns out, it is held in a graphite pencil.

I am a Vancouver Island native, born and raised in the Comox Valley.

As a self taught artist, my art is inspired by life, animals & nature.

Expanding my portfolio with more prism colour pencil and water colour pencils added to my drawings is proving to give me very satisfying results.

I hope to create something that is clear of noise and stirs an emotion or a memory... with only my pencils. To date my best compliment has come from one small girl, "I want to draw like her Mom" ‌ if you just want to be inspired to draw... come see me I can help you with that.

www.mgharvie-artist.wix.com/art-site

Funky Fungus Creations

Hand thrown functional pottery adorned with flora and fauna from local forests

FaeGarten Clay How I ended up retired and playing in mud!

I have always loved drawing, arts and crafts, anything like that as far back as I can remember. I got my first introduction to clay in high school art and knew I found a medium I loved! I had no opportunity to explore it further until I was a mom at home with my daughter and signed up to join a pottery club. While I enjoyed the wheel work, I loved the freedom and creativity available with hand building. Once a week at the club was just not enough to satisfy my creative urges, so I started doing dough art at home. I started selling the dough art pieces at the farmer’s market and that expanded to bigger and bigger craft sales until it was a full time job selling retail and wholesale.

www.faegartenclay.etsy.com

Layali Jewelry

Quality handcrafted Boho chic sterling silver and copper jewelry. All my pieces are designed and created in my Nanaimo, BC home studio, utilizing turquoise, cultured opals etc. My work starts out with the raw material such as sheets of sterling silver and copper, which is then sawed, pierced, forged, etched, soldered and set with beautiful stones to create miniature wearable works of art! "Memorable jewelry for interesting people"!

www.LayaliJewelry.com www.facebook.com/layalijewelry

The Candy Empire

By Hayley Bennett The Candy Empire, a small batch confectionery on Gabriola Island, brings mouthwatering handmade candy to your local farmers markets and special events.

www.thecandyempire.ca thecandyempire

Marie Paquette

Full-time ceramist who is also exploring free form brush painting. Living in Nanoose Bay, BC. Studio-gallery open all year by chance or appointment: 250-240-2366 or mariepaquette@shaw.ca

www.mariepaquette.blogspot.ca

Down2Earth Photography

By Joanne Baumann

Ever want to slow down a little?

Me too.

Natural beauty frequently catches my eye as I whirl through life but it's not until I hold my camera that I actually get down and dirty with it! You heard me, I'm frequently found clambering around with the little things. I want to savour and acquire that sliver of peace and serenity that nature has to offer.

I want that for me and you.

The patterns, the textures and the delicate feel of Mother Nature's gifts are all here.

Slow...down and enjoy. Bring them in to your home, wrap yourself up in them and just breathe

www.d2edesigns.ca

Silver Bee Jewellery Design I'm not among the fortunate who was born into her element, nor did I wake up one morning in an 'Ah-hah! moment' knowing I'd found it. But when I discovered 'it' it was like the feeling of coming home after many years away; I just knew it was where I was meant to be. The 'it' is silver and the 'where' is immersion in its purity, its malleability, its luster, and the singular way it allows me to give form to my imagination.

I design and hand fabricate every piece in my studio on Gabriola, one of British Columbia's Southern Gulf Islands. I feel privileged to be here, surrounded by ocean and forest, able to spend my days (and often my evenings) doing what I love. The joy of creation and of being surrounded by nature is the soul of each piece I make, and what I hope each piece conveys in its own unique way.

www.silverbee.ca www.facebook.com/silverbee

Cherry’s Stained Glass Artist: HAZEL GALEY STAINED GLASS HANGINGS, WIND CHIMES,JEWELRY BOXES, FUSED GLASS BOWLS, PLATES, VASES, COASTERS, FRIDGE MAGNETS

She Sells Sea Shells

Lisa Alexander Has been making whimsical wind chimes for 18 years, many feature shells from local beaches that she hand picks and combines with beads, beach glass and wood to create beautiful pieces of art.

Frank Armich Born on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Frank Armich from an early age developed a keen attraction to the inherent beauty of local woods. As a young apprentice in his father’s business of the production of burl wood furniture and clocks, Tidal Wave Manufacturing, Frank quickly acquired the skills necessary to work with wood.

Today Frank creates by hand a wide line of artistic sculptures such as decorative trees, sculptured mirrors, wall pieces, bowls, driftwood pieces and furniture fashioned out of Bird’s Eye Maple, Red and Yellow Cedar, Fir as well as other local woods. Frank carefully hand carves and sands each piece with the intent to raise and illuminate the wood’s grain. Possessing an ability to visualize beauty in its raw state, he successfully brings to life a deep, earthy resonance – a resurfacing of the wood’s once magnificent glory.

With a deep appreciation of the natural, surrounding landscape of the ParksvilleQualicum region, Frank also employs a variety of roots as a medium to create one-of-akind chairs, tables, lamps and beds.

In addition to a unique woodworking business, Frank takes pride in the manufacturing of his handcrafted, silver-plated windchimes.

Always interested in the re-invention of found items, his delightful creations hearken memories of an era gone by. Once seen and heard, these whimsical chimes remain unforgettable.

Frankly Yours Unique Woodworking and Windchimes Frank Armich

www.frankarmich.com

Inge and Pat's creations Inge and Pat's creations are completely focused on fibre. We will have dry needle felted items such as pictures, eyeglass cases, ornaments, hand woven rugs, quilts, rug hooking, and wet felted items which include pillows, tea and coffee press cozies, and even necklaces.

Frilly Handmade Designs

By Jana Bruce

Handmade wire wrapped gemstone jewellery Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings Frilly was drawn from my desire to create and deliver quality, on-trend fashion jewellery for women of all ages who seek effortless style. Owner, designer, and maker Jana Bruce creates the pieces in the Frilly Collection by wrapping wire around genuine gemstones. Inspired by nature, she also uses coral, shells, pebbles and crystals to create stunning classic pieces to trendy statement pieces. Meticulous attention to detail results in stunning one-of-a-kind pieces.

www.frilly.ca

Brian's Pottery Creations

By Brian Bagatto

Lavender Lampworks

By Judy Gadicke

Judy lives in the Comox Valley near the shore of the Salish Sea. Judy learned the art of lampworking five years ago and has been practicing ever since. She has participated in many craft fairs, farmers' markets and Christmas Fairs. Recently Judy added a line of beautiful hand built pottery mugs, plates and vases which feature imprints of vintage lace. As well Judy has created wall hangings and wind chimes that combine hand built pottery, glass, vintage silverware and drift wood.

www.lavenderlam

The Craft Room

By Janice Roberts

We love working with our clients to create something custom and exciting whether it's custom mug, home decor items, a special design for a birthday, invites for a wedding, or a printed onesie for that new special addition. Contact us with any special orders questions or wholesale inquiries.

Looking forward to hearing from you, xo Janice

www.thecraftroomhandmade.ca www.facebook.com/TheCraftRoomHandmade

JK Beadworks

By Jodene Kilner

Hand loomed beaded bracelets consisting of glass beads, vintage beads and buttons, Czech glass beads and buttons, leather, bamboo, linen and much more.

Bee St. LotionZ & PotionZ All natural soaps Pink Himalayan salt Products Van Isl. Beeswax salves Bath tub tea

The Rising Stone

Life Cast, Wood, Stone and Multimedia Sculptures. Paintings.

www.therisingstone.com www.facebook.com/therisingstone

Relkie Art Glass

By Neil Relkie

Stained Glass Doors, carved glass, kiln fired 1/2" glass tables, fused and traditional painted stained glass, wall mounted and window hanging pieces.

www.Relkieartglass.com www.facebook.com/silverbee

Robert Waddell

“To live with Art enriches ones life & enhances ones surroundings”

In today's world where choice, trumps quality, good design and durability, I endeavor to create meaningful Art & Objets d’art for personal spaces. My standards of work are simple: unique design with fine execution, always created in an eco-friendly manner.

Striving for the highest quality of craftsmanship for the work that I produce, I endeavor to preserve nature in a meaningful way. In a way that reveals the beauty of the timber used, both literally and artistically. Although self taught, I have worked with, and been influenced by numerous gifted cabinetmakers. As a professional cabinetmaker, I have specialized in creative challenges in the medium of wood for 35 years. I work in a modest well appointed shop perfecting my craft. The diversity of my work is broad, from designing & crafting, artistic works such as sculptures, objets d’art to unique custom furnishings. Rarely are two pieces of my work ever the same.

My hope is that my artistic work will move you, will inspire you, and that your appreciation for it, runs as deep as my passion for creating it. My desire is to create Art pieces that will give you unexpected enjoyment everyday - a “Treat for your eyes" every time you enter the room they occupy .

So find some Art that “ Moves you & Inspires you”, be it mine or someone else's and acquire it. You won’t be disappointed!

Robert

www.robertwaddell.ca

Kathryn Galvin

Original Watercolours, Handmade

Living Earth Pottery Lightweight and refined, Living Earth Pottery is durable stoneware crafted with care and intention. All pieces are oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.

www.livingearthpottery.com www.facebook.com/livingearthpottery

Garden Shed Studio

By Kirsten Sawatsky

I've been creating art in one form or another for 30+ years. Over the years I've explored different mediums but by far my favorite to work in is polymer clay. My commissions have ranged from replications to ideas that come from someone else's head. What I love most about working in this creative field is having the ability to make someone smile, and if I accomplish that, then I'm thrilled.

www.gardenshedstudio.ca

Craig Lambie Metalwork Craig’s first memory of taking an interest in metal as art was during compulsory military service in his birth country of South Africa. The torn, twisted and burnt metal that had been deformed in the battlefield inspired him and gave him ideas of how metal instead could be coaxed into a thing of beauty. By 1990 civil war was looming and Craig emigrated to Canada.

With an engineering background Craig eventually built a very successful business manufacturing and servicing overhead cranes. In 2007 after selling this business Craig kept an industrial plasma cutter and had the time and the desire to explore metal in a more artistic way. He started out with small flat pieces such as welcome signs and animals selling at markets and craft shows.

Because of his engineering background Craig was intrigued by the geometry of local First Nations designs. In 2009 well known Coast Salish artist Joe Wilson sought out Craig to collaborate on a 3-D metal salmon installation that was commissioned for the 2010 Olympics and is still on display at the Trade and Convention Centre in Vancouver. This friendship led to many more of Joe’s drawings such as the hummingbird, orca, heron, wolf and bear being interpreted in metal by Craig.

The drawings are converted using CAD, a most time consuming process. After cutting the mild steel with a cnc plasma cutter the metal is ground and polished, heated to oxidize the metal creating the metallic colours and clear coated metamorphosing a grey piece of steel into a stunning piece of art.

After several years as an artistic metal worker Craig is now excited to be creating large 3-D pieces that sell in respected galleries. He is also interested in pursuing larger commissions to be hung in public venues for all to enjoy.

Please remove rings when hanging and handling to avoid scratching the finish.

By Craig Lambie

La Mia Bella Hand made jewelry.

Including necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

nan.c designs

Nancy begins her process by hand dying wool roving then sculpting and manipulating it using a variety of felting techniques. "The inspiration for my dye-pot is nature. The myriad shades and depth of each colour is what I attempt to mimic with the dying process, never aiming for a solid colour. My vision comes to life as I lay down tuffs of wool like brushstrokes of paint."

Nancy creates her fibre art and teaches workshops out of her studio in the Cowichan Valley, BC. Custom orders are welcome.

Fibre Artist Nancy Wesley is always creating, a graphic designer by trade, her passion for the last decade has been feltmaking. Her work shows her love of line and simple geometric shapes.

www.nancdesigns.ca www.facebook.com/nancdesigns

Twinland Creations

By Shuree McPhail & Leanna Britton

A whimsical collection of 3D art and naturalistic watercolour.

Woodbrute Designs

By Richard deJong

Woodbrute is a Vancouver Island based company that builds custom wood products for residential and commercial applications.

Our products are designed for interior and exterior use and are built to last.

We use locally sourced materials to which we add value by creating quality long lasting products.

www.woodbrute.com

Ravensong Soaps

At RavenSong Aromatherapy, my luxury artisan soap is made entirely by hand in small batches in the cold process tradition. You'll find Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oils and other top, food quality oils in my soap along with other skin loving additives like, oatmeal, botanicals, clays and dead sea salt. I scent with pure essential oils or high quality fragrance to suit a particular skin care benefit or desired scent. Handmade soap is an affordable, yet luxurious way to pamper yourself every day.

By Valerie Lamirande

www.ravensongsoap.com www.facebook.com/RavenSongSoap

Westcoast Arts After completing the art programs at Dundas Valley College of Art and the Nova Scotia College of Art, Angellos came to visit the west coast of Canada. Inspired by the mountains, and attracted to the easygoing lifestyle, he moved to Gabriola Island, in the Gulf Island chain, between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia.

By Angellos Glaros

The smooth forms of driftwood and sandstone, as well as traditional native artwork, inspired Angellos to explore wood as a sculptural media. Economic pressure, and his desire to improve his marketability, led him to expand his repertoire, first from in the round sculptures, and then on to carved doors and mirrors, and finally to an interest in designing and making furniture.

Angellos registered in a furniture making school, enabling him to refine his skills, and laying down a foundation for creating functional interior pieces. His appreciation for texture and colour, coupled with his love of wood, provide new inspiration in design. Angellos has also branched into metal work. He explored form through sculpture, and quickly moved into furniture and other functional pieces. He has been commissioned to create an ocean themed gate, complete with swimming tortoises, rafts of jelly fish and schools off flying fish.

Angellos has moved from small furniture pieces, to conception and design of office spaces. A recent commission was to design and construct a bar in an upscale pub in North Nanaimo.

www.westcoastarts.com

Leigh Buchanan Studio Paintings and linocut prints.

www.leighbuchanan.ca

Alkara Designs One of a kind jewerly pieces mixing vintage, coral, turquoise, crystals , shell, metals and many more materials. Have been making in the Qualicum beach area for 15 years.

Pacific Rock Engravers Enhance your property with professional rock engraving. Engrave your address into a rock to add curb appeal, have a rock display a unique graphic or message in your garden, create a special memorial rock for a beloved friend or build a commercial sign to display your company name and logo.

Pacific Rock Engravers works with you to create a timeless compliment to your home, garden or business. Pick out a rock from our yard or send us a picture of one you already have and we can engrave it onsite. The possibilities are endless!

Give us a call to discuss what you have in mind.

www.PacificRockEngravers.com www.facebook.com/PacificRockEngravers

Seasonal Decor Solutions

By Cheryl Baxter

jewlery and decor items, all my stones are all harvested by myself .

Richard Sandstrom & Diane Spence mixed media wooden art sculptures and mixed media acrylic abstract art.

The Coombs Old Time Fiddlers

Old Time Fiddling is a music genre and has nothing to do with age as we have fiddlers from pre-school age to many in their 90’s. In fact the very best way to have the music we love live on after us is by involving youngsters. One of the best ways to get youngsters involved is in the school system.

A good way to promote fiddling is by asking to hear more of it on either TV or radio. There is an app. called “CBC music” that is available through itunes. This is a free little app that works on either your computer, ipad or your smart phone. The app. features music genres of many different types from classical to hip hop. The CBC is receptive to hearing from people if they would like something added and I have asked them to include a fiddle stream – I got a response saying, they will if and when they get enough requests! If we want to hear more “Old Time Fiddle Music” then the best thing to do is be proactive. You can contact CBC and let your request be known at: Radio Music radiomusic@cbc.ca It doesn’t have to be long and complex a simple request for a fiddle music stream on “CBC music” would be all you need to do.

Throughout the province the BCOTFA is comprised of 13 active branches. Most branches have weekly music jams; many hold monthly old time dances; some host annual fiddle contests; others feature jamborees; most host concerts featuring nationally recognized fiddle stars, and at least one branch hosts monthly Contra dances.

Marimba Jangano

"Marimba Jangano is a youth African music ensemble. Jangano consists of 9 marimba players, all between the age of 10 and 15. After forming in 2009, Jangano has been mentored and developed by the leadership of marimba instructors/ performers Jasmine and Fahlon Smith. Marimba Jangano plays traditional Zimbabwean music on traditional Zimbabwean marimbas (a large wooden xylophone). In the five years of playing together, Jangano has played at numerous events such as Kidfest, the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, and the Maple Sugar Festival, just to name a few. Jangano has recently been focusing on expanding their repertoire, and flourishing as young performers. This energetic, joyful group has a rhythm that will keep you dancing!"

Peter Mason

"Well lets see, I am as old as my tongue and little older than my teeth, I have been singing, playing and having fun since my first words, my music is Most definitely not canned and covers a variety of style and influences and I look so forward to being part of the Art in The Garden this year"

Terry Mack

Terry Mack is an intuitive Player of the Native American Flute and a musical explorer on a journey into the world of sound.

Terry weaves the elemental sound of the flute into an array of songs that come straight from the heart.

In Terry's mesmerizing playing, the sound of the flutes you will discover moments of inspiration, peace, delight and serenity.

We started jamming during our lunch breaks at school.

We cover all different kinds of music and reinterpret it.

Faded Light doesn’t play just one kind of music!

We play the music everyone loves - Rock Classics, Pop, Alternative and Funk!

Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Committee:

See you soon!!

June 24th & 25th 2017 2525 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay, BC

10am — 4pm