Master Category Sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada
Yoojin Lee, Born in South Korea, mainly in acrylic paint landscapes and still-life paintings. I am inspired by the beauty of nature and everyday life of happiness. I hope that you who see my work will meet a colorful of daily lives as if you are taking a walk.
Gina Rubin, AFCA, is a contemporary artist known for her dream-like
and moody paintings inspired by her travels and the natural beauty
of British Columbia. She works with oil and acrylic, painting in studio
and outdoors, her personal favorite. As a Signature Member of the
Federation of Canadian Artists at the Associate level, Gina thrives on
learning, teaching, and engaging in friendly art competitions.
and moody paintings inspired by her travels and the natural beauty
of British Columbia. She works with oil and acrylic, painting in studio
and outdoors, her personal favorite. As a Signature Member of the
Federation of Canadian Artists at the Associate level, Gina thrives on
learning, teaching, and engaging in friendly art competitions.
Painter of emotional landscapes, in oil, acrylic, water and digital…. Sometimes all at once…. I have studios in Sidney BC and Pender Island.
Monica Burrow works in acrylic on canvas or wood panel,
indoors and en plein air. Born in Vancouver BC, she has
spent time exploring throughout the local mountains, BC,
the Yukon, and the western USA, looking at the subtleties
and the variety in the natural landscape. Monica is drawn to
the play of light, the formations of clouds and weather systems,
details in nature, and both rich and subdued colour. Monica has
been making art for over 30 years, is an Active Member of the
Federation of Canadian Artists, and exhibits around the
Lower Mainland and on Galiano Island.
indoors and en plein air. Born in Vancouver BC, she has
spent time exploring throughout the local mountains, BC,
the Yukon, and the western USA, looking at the subtleties
and the variety in the natural landscape. Monica is drawn to
the play of light, the formations of clouds and weather systems,
details in nature, and both rich and subdued colour. Monica has
been making art for over 30 years, is an Active Member of the
Federation of Canadian Artists, and exhibits around the
Lower Mainland and on Galiano Island.
Scott PPs paintings are bold, dynamic and passionate! he is fearless
when it comes to subject matter and will slay the most difficult
challenge presented. Bring on the grand prix!
when it comes to subject matter and will slay the most difficult
challenge presented. Bring on the grand prix!
Iryna Kharina is a Canadian artist born in Ukraine. She paint landscapes and still-lives in oil for over 30 years. Plein air painting is an important part of her artists experience in depicting of the local scenery.
Sunshine Coast artist painting mostly in watercolours. Painting
Florals and Landscapes. She is an FCA member and has
had work featured in The Art of Watercolour Magazine and
her paintings were the cover of The Sunshine Coast
phone books for 2023 2024.
Florals and Landscapes. She is an FCA member and has
had work featured in The Art of Watercolour Magazine and
her paintings were the cover of The Sunshine Coast
phone books for 2023 2024.
Dan Gray 45 years of plein air work in soft pastel. His 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
Born in Dortmund, Germany, Tom moved to Canada at a young age and lived in Northern B.C. for 14 years where his passion for art was fuelled. After graduating from the graphic arts program at Langara College, Tom then attended BCIT in the Architectural and Building Technology Program and graduated with a Architectural Design Major. While pursuing his business career, Tom continued painting and drawing after hours at home. Tom now focuses the majority of his time to art. He works mainly in Acrylics, Gouache, Watercolour and pencil. Tom has won numerous awards for his paintings and drawings as well as juried selections in B.C. arts competitions.
Born in Ontario and now living in North Vancouver B.C., Louise Nicholson is a passionate painter of figures and landscapes in oils and acrylics. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Simon Fraser University and worked in the medical field. Louise paints whenever she can now, dividing her studio time between wildlife and abstract pursuits. She finds great spots for plein air painting when she is walking her dog, her other favourite activity.
"Michael King, a Canadian painter, is passionate about plein air
(outdoor) painting, concentrating on capturing the essence of the
landscape. His direct experiences in the outdoors serve as a
driving force behind the creation of his more extensive studio works.
(outdoor) painting, concentrating on capturing the essence of the
landscape. His direct experiences in the outdoors serve as a
driving force behind the creation of his more extensive studio works.
Always looking for the nuance of light, shape and colour, he combines
representational elements with an Impressionistic style. His
paintings strike a balance between realistic observation and
abstract interpretation, resulting in a unique and captivating aesthetic."
Hello, I am an oil painter based in Burnaby BC. I primarily paint portraits and landscapes with oil. I also enjoy plein air
Ann started her journey as an elementary school teacher with a love of art. Upon moving to Vancouver,
she switched careers and enjoyed many years as a successful financial advisor before retiring, moving
into her cottage on the North Shore and rediscovering her love of painting. She draws inspiration from
the buildings and landscapes that surround her from France, to the Gulf Islands and recreates them in
acrylic on canvas.
she switched careers and enjoyed many years as a successful financial advisor before retiring, moving
into her cottage on the North Shore and rediscovering her love of painting. She draws inspiration from
the buildings and landscapes that surround her from France, to the Gulf Islands and recreates them in
acrylic on canvas.
Shannon Thiesen is a visual artist living in Coquitlam, B.C., and also a 5th grade teacher in Abbotsford. Live painting competitions saw Thiesen representing BC in the 2016 and 2017 Art Battle Canada National Championships in Toronto. She is also the 2016 Young Distinguished Alumni award winner from the University of the Fraser Valley, the 2016 Abbotsford Arty Award winner in visual arts, and holds a Masters of Education degree. Thiesen has completed several massive outdoor murals in the lower mainland in recent years. Her favourite subject matter includes West Coast plein air landscapes, portraiture and our more-than-human neighbours.
Surnoor is an emerging visual artist based in Vancouver, BC.
His works include studio and plein air works featuring the Canadian
Landscape, Metro Vancouver Urbanscapes, figures and portraiture.
Surnoor is active as a watercolor instructor with Phoenix Arts Workshop
and North Van Arts. His wroks are represented by Charles
Van Sandwyk's art gallery in Gastown.
His works include studio and plein air works featuring the Canadian
Landscape, Metro Vancouver Urbanscapes, figures and portraiture.
Surnoor is active as a watercolor instructor with Phoenix Arts Workshop
and North Van Arts. His wroks are represented by Charles
Van Sandwyk's art gallery in Gastown.
Lucy Collings is an oil painter with a loose, impressionistic style. Her
main subjects are land- and seascapes which often include animals,
close up or far away. She enjoys plain air painting as the experience
is immediate with no time to get too detailed.
main subjects are land- and seascapes which often include animals,
close up or far away. She enjoys plain air painting as the experience
is immediate with no time to get too detailed.
Orion Alexis is a painter who rediscovered art during the pandemic. He mainly paints in watercolour and occasionally oil. He enjoys plein air painting and makes use of the good weather to paint whenever he can.
Chris is primarily a plein air watercolour painter, working in the incredible forest landscapes of BC. He has recently received Signatory Associate Status (AFCA) with the Federation of Canadian Artists, and is looking forward to returning to Steveston for another incredible day of painting.
Ann has spent most of her life painting in oils, both in studio and in the
outdoors, en plein air. Being primarily a landscape painter, Ann’s
style of painting is very loose and impressionistic, characterized
by thick oil paint, harmonious colour and visible brushstrokes. She
is a Senior Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists,
Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America, and has won
numerous awards in various FCA shows and Plein Air Festivals.
outdoors, en plein air. Being primarily a landscape painter, Ann’s
style of painting is very loose and impressionistic, characterized
by thick oil paint, harmonious colour and visible brushstrokes. She
is a Senior Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists,
Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America, and has won
numerous awards in various FCA shows and Plein Air Festivals.
John is an accomplished advertising professional and creative
director with a robust interest in multiple facets of visual arts
including art direction, photography, graphic design, sculpture,
and new media technologies. His diverse artistic skills have not
only been recognized at numerous advertising award shows but
have also gained popular acclaim. Notably, his creative work for
Travel Alberta was featured on Jimmy Kimmel's TV show,
highlighting his ability to blend innovative artistry with
effective advertising.
director with a robust interest in multiple facets of visual arts
including art direction, photography, graphic design, sculpture,
and new media technologies. His diverse artistic skills have not
only been recognized at numerous advertising award shows but
have also gained popular acclaim. Notably, his creative work for
Travel Alberta was featured on Jimmy Kimmel's TV show,
highlighting his ability to blend innovative artistry with
effective advertising.
James is an artist local to the lower mainland of
BC whose specialty has come to be watercolours
that are highly detailed and meticulously executed
in the studio. He is equally compelled by the challenge
and incomparable experience of painting more
spontaneously en plein air.
BC whose specialty has come to be watercolours
that are highly detailed and meticulously executed
in the studio. He is equally compelled by the challenge
and incomparable experience of painting more
spontaneously en plein air.
I have been a full time artist for nearly six years. I specialize in marine subject matter, as well as landscapes and rural scenes. I am currently represented by a number of galleries and have conducted several workshops and demonstrations for several art groups and associations. I am currently a resident of Cloverdale BC.
I am a resident of Richmond- but was originally from Northwestern Ontario. I have been a professional artist for more years than I care to remember. My work has been carried by several galleries and Art in Motion publishing since 1987, but recently my paintings have been directed towards projects for E&E decor and Publishing in the U.S. An internet search will show many of the companies that sell my work.
Founding member of Plein air group Men In Hats.
Stephen Shaoqin Chen learned art from his parents when he was a little boy, and graduated from the Central Academy of Arts and Design in China. He loves Plein Air painting and enjoyed these events for many years.
Educated at Capilano College in the studio art and commercial art programs, I have been painting in watercolour for the past 35 years. I am an associate member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. I have travelled and painted extensively, both on my own, and with Travelling Brush
Hailing from North Vancouver, the environment is easy to get lost in and a huge inspiration for Plein Air. I use Plein Air and landscapes paintings as environmental studies for my narrative work in the studio. I've been actively showing and selling since 2001 and am an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and am represented by a few BC galleries. I currently teach art The John Braithwaite Community Centre in North Vancouver.
Born in Chile, Nino Muñoz emigrated to Canada with his wife and family in the late 70s. He is a retired Mechanical Engineering Designer.
Nino studied Jewelery Art and Design at Vancouver Community College in the 90s and had a jewelery business in Chile.
During retirement, Nino started to explore painting and took his first classes at Phoenix Art Studio and has taken online courses by artists from England, Australia and the USA. He enjoys working with oil water base and acrylic.
Nino studied Jewelery Art and Design at Vancouver Community College in the 90s and had a jewelery business in Chile.
During retirement, Nino started to explore painting and took his first classes at Phoenix Art Studio and has taken online courses by artists from England, Australia and the USA. He enjoys working with oil water base and acrylic.
I am a passionate artist who primarily works with oils and occasionally dabbles in charcoals. My focus is on capturing the beauty of what surrounds me - from serene landscapes to the majesty of boats and water. I also love creating still-life pieces that invite the viewer to pause and reflect on the simple joys in life. My charcoal sketches from figure drawing classes showcase my love of drawing and my dedication to refining my skills. When I'm not painting, you can find me exploring my surroundings and discovering new sources of inspiration for my art. I am a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.I love to get out and enjoy BC with plein-air painting whenever the weather permits.
born in Tehran, Iran where his early childhood interest in art blossomed. After studying graphic art and design, he pursued his career as a world recognised watercolourist and instructor. As an award-winning artist, Javid has participated in several watercolour competitions and has had solo exhibitions in Istanbul, Japan, and Switzerland, and group exhibitions in Russia and Albania. He received the excellence award from the Museum of Kyoto, Japan in 2015, and Meran Pakistan University in 2016.
Coral Ye Chen is an award winner of many watercolour competitions around the world. Her ability to express light and shadow with a depth of emotion with a gentle brushwork has endowed her works with local and international popularity.
Jose. De Juan is an avid plein air painter. He works in the visual effects industry in Vancouver but his passion has always been capturing moments of light in oil and watercolor. He studied design in his native Spain but his painterly pursuits took him to take workshops with some working artists, mostly in California, in order to see the magic up close and reach further. He likes the work that says more with less and let's nature win the day.
I'm a serious artist. Been painting in oils mostly and painting outdoors on location. Both the medium and plein air being my favourite activities.
I have been involved in art from childhood and studied Fine Arts through school and University, then taught in schools and colleges. After retirement I was able to devote more time to both painting and pottery, two of my passions. I'm blessed to have a group of friends who enjoy getting out for plein air painting, especially this event in Steveston, with it wealth of great scenes!
Jill Charuk is an award winning artist who paints landscapes, florals and whimsical buildings in rich and luscious colours.
Below are my links
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A Montréal born artist living on the west coast. A passion for Color and impressions left on the viewers.
Adult Open: Sponsored by Mary Ann Burrows
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LOC #11
Darlene Gray
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LOC #19
Carla Maskall
215
LOC #18
John Somerville
216
LOC #29
Julia Brassington
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LOC#21
Kristoffer Balisacan
250
LOC#17
Rasha Asal
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LOC#28
Kathy Blore
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LOC#10
Tim Bennison
254
LOC#24
Hilary Matson
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LOC#34
Iryna Presley
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LOC#12
Rose Kendall
270
LOC#7
Janet Gamage
271
LOC#31
Xinyue Miao
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LOC#17
Cynthia Cleator
273
LOC#5
Moira Chilico
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LOC#5
Susan Haid
275
LOC#3
Joy Baker
276
LOC#3
Kevin Chu
Youth Catergory sponsored by Richmond Artist Guild
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Loc#8
Amelia Kempler
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LOC#8
Isabel Kempler
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LOC#13
Mik Stolz
304
LOC#10
Chiu Wai (Charmaine) Law
305
LOC#11
Sonia Lau
306
LOC#8
Emily Baxter
307
LOC#26
Aichen Chen
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LOC#27
Fiona Chen
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LOC#26
Chloe Bi
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LOC#13
Mengna Ma
311
LOC#23
Himston Lo
312
LOC#12
Jessie Li
Welcome to our event map for 2023! This year 130 artists are spread across 35 locations along the historic Steveston Waterfront. Take advantage of our Bike Valet at Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Historic Site and see all 35 locations.
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