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Nell Shipman: the Girl from God’s Country 1892-1970

Many artists are inspired by the legacy of those who went before, and Canada’s history is rich with talented, creative women.  This post is the first in an occasional series celebrating some of those pioneers… in the visual arts, music, film and more. Today is the birthdate of Nell Shipman (born October 25, 1892), so […]

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Sharon Dudka: Metal Rocks!

As a fan of silver jewelry, especially clean lines and designs that let the metal really shine, I’m the proud owner of more than one of Sharon Dudka’s creations. The Ladysmith, BC artist is busy keeping up with the demand for her work through her online shop, Metal Rocks. She’s had to work hard to […]

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Ellen Manning and the Victoria Emerging Art Gallery

Director of the Victoria Emerging Art Gallery, Ellen Manning brings her international experience in contemporary art to this vibrant gallery in downtown Victoria, BC. Not only a place to discover art by emerging as well as international artists, the gallery hosts a variety of workshops and, as a rental venue, is a unique space for […]

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Lisa Hebden: Don’t Marry the Fly

A few months ago I came upon Lisa Hebden at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s “Paint in the Square” event in Centennial Square. A large painting of a swimmer, dappled with reflected light on water, caught my eye. On a warm summer day, it conjured the refreshing coolness of being in water. Lisa is […]

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Carole Epp: Musing About Mud

Carole Epp is a ceramic artist whose work includes lines of functional as well as sculptural objects, and has been exhibited in Canada, Scotland, Australia and the United States. Her art and writing have been published in magazines, web sites and books. She is editor of  Musing About Mud, a blog showcasing upcoming events, calls […]

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Lucia Frangione: The Play’s the Thing

Born in Calgary and based in Vancouver, Lucia Frangione is an internationally-produced playwright and actor. She studied playwriting at the Rosebud School of the Arts in Alberta, and acting at Langara College in Vancouver. She published her first poem at 17 and produced her first play at 18. One of BC’s most respected writers, she […]

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Jan Corcoran: Abstract, with a Prairie Perspective

A contemporary artist based in Saskatoon, Jan Corcoran is curious, intuitive and strongly influenced by music. Educated in BC and Saskatchewan, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Great Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2007. Jan’s work has been shown in group and solo shows since 1996, and is in private collections […]

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Maureen Washington: Music Giveaway!

This week’s Creative Canadian Woman is the fabulous Maureen Washington. If you haven’t read her interview yet, check it out here. I love giveaways… and Maureen is giving two of her CDs! First up is Blues in the Night. This album is a collection of Maureen’s mother’s favourites… maybe some of them will be your […]

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Maureen Washington: Loving This Life

Singer/songwriter Maureen Washington has been described as having ‘the soul of Etta James’ and ‘the playfulness of Jann Arden.’ (CD Baby) In 2011, having relocated from Prince George to Victoria, BC only a few years earlier, she won the fan-vote based Monday Magazine M Award for Best Jazz and Blues Vocalist or Group. She is […]

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Jamie Hamilton: Paper Thin Portraits

Paper Thin Portraits are personalized works of art that offer a tantalizing glimpse at the lives of those fortunate enough to own them. Jamie Hamilton, based in Vancouver, has turned her love of words, details, and what makes people unique, into beautiful works of art. As her web site states: “Through her paper thin portraits, […]

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