Judy Schmidt · Oceanic Mobile

Oceanic Mobile by Judy Schmidt

A representation of ocean activities. There is something charming about these aluminum mobiles, they get a lot of attention in the windows of the gallery – they looks great with a little sun on them.

Aluminum
Approximately 22″x19″
$100

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Judy Schmidt · Kayakers Mobile

Kayakers Mobile by Judy Schmidt

These aluminum mobiles have been surprisingly popular. Many people visiting the area kayak here, in the harbour and in the surrounding areas.

Aluminum
Approximately 19″x20″
$100

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Marla Thirsk · Ordinary Life

Ordinary Life by Marla Thirsk
37″x42″ Acrylic on Canvas
$2200
This painting is a stunning portrait, and I think it’s Marla’s best work to date. This scene reminds me of David Hockney’s LA paintings of daily life. The lighting and mood portrayed is light and airy. Iconic even without the logo the [...]

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Marla Thirsk · Manifest

Manifest by Marla Thirsk
37″x42″ Acrylic on Canvas
$2200

Similar to ‘The Telephone Call’, but featuring a large format floral backdrop, this depiction of the Artist’s mother is a moody portrait eluding to the nature of their relationship.

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Marla Thirsk · Beginning

Beginning  by Marla Thirsk
37″x42″ Acrylic on Canvas
$2200

A larger format series is emerging from the easel of Artist Marla Thirsk. Yes they are still portraits of her Mother, and yes this is the same figure featured in the preceding series. The arrangement has changed somewhat; A large flower depicted in the [...]

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Ken Kirkby · Eagle Approaches

Eagle Approaches by Ken Kirkby
22″x28″
Oils on Canvas
$1500

The Eagle Transformation Mask opens to reveal it inner being, dancing as the Canoe approaches. Ken paints Robert Davidson’s Mask in true Kirkby style. I’m stunned by the presence this image has.
To see a great mask danced is a very [...]

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Alex Colville; Canadian Art Heavyweight

Heffel Auction House sold $14-million worth of Canadian Art on Thursday, setting at least a dozen Canadian fine art auction records. Among the impressive group of Canadian paintings and cultural masterworks was a piece by living Canadian Artist; Alex Colville.

Colville’s Man on Verandah (painted in 1953) was expected to bring in [...]

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Marla Thirsk · Released

Released by Marla Thirsk
30″x36″ Acrylic on Canvas
$1500

Many Artists deal with dark inner subjects in their art, somehow they get released in the very act of creating art. Marla has freed herself from the inner ‘demons’ that a very tortured relationship with her mother had created. Released is an exciting addition [...]

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Marla Thirsk · Access Denied

Access Denied by Marla Thirsk
30″x36″ Acrylic on Canvas
$1500

“Access Denied – She never let me in, and I didn’t let her in either.” says Marla about this painting.

I feel as though we’ve been invited to get to know a side of Marla through these paintings, as side she’d never be [...]

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Marla Thirsk · Catch of the Day

Catch of the Day by Marla Thirsk
30″x36″ acrylic on canvas
$1500

There’s something very playful about this portrait of Rita, She’s out of the deck chair and heading out fishing. Here on the west coast it doesn’t take much to convince someone it’s a good time to go fishing.

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Marla Thirsk – Ugly Monkey

Ugly Monkey by Marla Thirsk
30″ x 36″ Acrylics on Canvas
$1500

The lipstick that defined a glamorous era. Another compelling portrait…. doesn’t everyone remember their childhood toys?

In the painting you see a stuffed monkey doll. I got one for Christmas from my brother and I LOVED [...]

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Marla Thirsk · Hot

Hot by Marla Thirsk
30″ x 36″ Acrylics on Canvas
$1500

A bright eyed beauty, charming and just a little shy. This is a fresh and compelling portrait…. there’s something very natural and endearing about the pose.

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Marla Thrisk · Ladybug, Ladybug

Ladybug, Ladybug by Marla Thirsk (Marion Series #1)
30″ x 36″ Acrylics on Canvas

Nostalgic family photos are referenced for the figures but each painting tells a story, …the pigeons are remarkable, but Marion’s tear filled eyes and the doll elude to a less than sweet memory… unlike the cheerful birds in the wallpaper.

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Marla Thirsk · Fortress

Fortress by Marla Thirsk (Rita Series #5)
30″ x 36″ Acrylics on Canvas
$1500

There is a great deal of detail in this painting, and emotion, the colors are fantastic, … I can almost smell the coffee.

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Marla Thirsk · Thursday’s Child

Thursday’s Child by Marla Thirsk (Rita Series #1)
36″ x 40″ Acrylics on Canvas
sold (private collection)

I’m very pleased to be able to show this painting in the gallery, the first of this series of exciting portraits by Ucluelet’s artist; Marla Thirsk

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Marla Thirsk · Telephone Call

Telephone Call by Marla Thirsk
34″x34″ Acrylic on Canvas
sold (private collection)

Remember telephones? rotary dialed with a handset leashed to the base. These days everyone seems to be sporting a portable pocket computer/ GPS enabled cell phone with a touch screen, but either way, we’re still waiting for the phone to ring.

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Jeff Edwards · Sweethearts Are Never Parted

Sweathearts Are Never Parted by Jeff Edwards
Grey Flecked Marble 16″x14″x6.5″
$3200

What is the true nature of love and who can define it?

To the lover or beloved, the mystery of communion between two hearts is a miracle to be experienced, not a puxxle to be solved. When one heart [...]

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Rob Elphinstone · Mackenzie Beach (right)

Mackenzie Beach by Rob Elphinstone
16″x20″ oils on canvas, framed.
(sold) private collection

The figures walking on the beach as well as the log establish the grand scale of Mackenzie Beach in this painting. Intertidal puddles form as the water recedes and visitors are drawn to walking along the waters edge.

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About the Artists

I know and respect each of the artists represented in the gallery, some I have worked with for many years, others have come to know me recently, through the gallery. I try not to limit the works to any specific genre, scale or medium despite my own personal biases.

It’s an absolute pleasure to admire, [...]

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