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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.
Anna is a landscape painter and sculptor living and working in Sidney, BC, Pender Island and Abaco, yet also travels to remote places to paint. Her work has been described as ‘neo-fauve-ish’ and ‘expressionist’, … media includes watercolour, oil, acrylic and cedar, sometimes all at once.
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.
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!
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.
I am a self-taught artist and longtime resident of Vancouver Island. Artistic expression has been a central part of my life since childhood, evolving steadily over the years. Currently, I specialize in watercolors.
Inspiration from my surroundings and life’s journey drives me to create artworks that resonate on a personal level. Each piece is an opportunity to foster meaningful connections, aiming to evoke shared experiences and emotions with my audience.
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.
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.
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.
Marney-Rose Edge is a painter working in watercolour, oils and charcoal. Her work is anchoured in the fragility of nature. Expressed by the fleeting colours of the landscape, to the tender petals of flowers and the complex textures of structures built by natures architechs.
Sheree Jones is an artist and oil painter living in North Vancouver. She has been passionate about her art since “the age of crayons”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris is primarily a plein air watercolour painter, working in the incredible forest landscapes of BC and at his studio on Granville Island. He is a Senior Associate Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and is ready and raring to go at it again in Steveston!
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.
Hilda holds a Bachelor of Design & Communication degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (R.M.I.T.), Australia. Since settling in Canada, she has pursued a career as a fine artist. With influences from Asia, Australia, and North America, she consistently seeks creative designs and unique color palettes in her work. Hilda's adventurous approach to art involves constantly exploring new techniques, seeking inspiration, and pushing boundaries. With 20 years of teaching experience, a diverse art background, and a passion for creation, Hilda is a respected painting instructor known for her compassion and expertise.
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.
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.
My paintings are a combination of both marine art and western landscapes mostly. I have been a working full time artist for the past six years. I am a Senior member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a Signature member of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists. My medium of choice is primarily acrylics.
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.
Junichi is a retired architect and a Plein Air watercolor painter in Vancouver. He loves to paint landscape of the beautiful West Coast and currently enjoys painting with Men In Hats plein air artists group, based in Richmond.
I am happy if I could paint any subject from my heart.
I am happy if I could paint any subject from my heart.
Marv is a Past President of Richmond Artists Guild and a Founding member of Men in Hats. Enjoys Plein Air painting and encourages anyone interested in joining them every Tuesday for a day of painting outside with a fun group of artistes.
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.
Elsa Bluethner is an accomplished oil painter known for bold brushwork and light-infused compositions. Specializing in figures, gardens, and domestic landscapes, Elsa has been honing her craft for 24 years, creating evocative works that capture the beauty of everyday scenes.
As a watercolour artist based on the Sunshine Coast, I, Dana Karpow, derive immense joy from capturing the essence of people and places through my brushstrokes. My art is an expression of my love for God, others, and the natural world.
I have been drawing since I was a kid. Last 20 years, I have spent my life working in the Movie and Gaming Industry. Doing concept art, 3d modellings and matte painting
I also work on watercolors on the side. I love teaching and doing workshops on watercolors. I did benefit a lot from the perks of watercolors in my professional works. Watercolors
forced me to understand composition, light and the key to plan a painting. The joy of watercolor overridden all my passion for other kinds of mediums and professions. I love to teach and talk about these in my classes and workshops.
I also work on watercolors on the side. I love teaching and doing workshops on watercolors. I did benefit a lot from the perks of watercolors in my professional works. Watercolors
forced me to understand composition, light and the key to plan a painting. The joy of watercolor overridden all my passion for other kinds of mediums and professions. I love to teach and talk about these in my classes and workshops.
Right now I am working in Marvels, Spidey and His Amazing Friends as a matte painter.
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
Tim has been painting watercolours for 40 years. He lives in North Vancouver and his subject matter ranges from landscapes and architecture to portraits. He loves the challenge of watercolours, using the light and transparency of the medium to capture a moment in time. Tim is an Associate member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Painter / Sculptor, living and working at the Cathouse Gallery on Vancouver Island. Sheena left her life of commercial art 10 years ago and has been developing her unique wire sculptures and painting the lush forests that surround her home in acrylics. Water colour over permenant marker is her favourite plien aire medium.
Jose is an avid plein air painter keen on capturing the light wherever it strikes. He loves oil and watercolor. He works full time in the animation industry but his passion remains portraying the beauty found in everyday moments. He is often commissioned to paint houses and gardens and has been known to create a portrait or two.
A Montréal born artist living on the west coast. A passion for Color and impressions left on the viewers.
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Welcome to our event map for 2024! This year 150 artists are spread across 40 locations along the historic Steveston Waterfront. Take advantage of our Bike Valet at Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Historic Site and see all locations!
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