Joan Larson · Breaking the Ice

Breaking the Ice by Joan Larson
14 1/2″ x 19 1/2″ pastel illustration, framed
$2590

The fresh water that flows from the creeks onto the salt water at Pachina Bay forms a skiff of ice as it freezes… very small waves break the thin ice, forming a pattern as the tide recedes.

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Joan Larson · Beached (Brico)

Beached (Brico) by Joan Larson
16″ x 22″ pastel illustration, framed.
$1980

The ship was a decommissioned cable laying vessel, it was beached near Fanny Bay, and operated as a restaurant for many years. A well photographed tourist attraction – it was broken up removed a few years ago.

This depiction of the [...]

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Joan Larson · Arrowsmith View

Joan Larson – Arrowsmith View
10″ x 15″ Pastels, Framed.
$1510

Joan’s depiction of Mount Arrowsmith as seen from the Nanoose Bay side. It’s one of those spots that many people are familiar with, having driven by, but few people actually stop here to take in this amazing viewpoint. Arrowsmith is iconic; [...]

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Joan Larson – In Celebration of Canada

In Celebration of Canada – Joan Larson’s RCMP Musical Ride Series

March 11th-13th at the Bradley center in Coombs

Joan is showing her RCMP Musical Ride Series in Coombs. A stunning collection of pastel depictions, celebrating a national icon. This series is one of those ‘must be seen in person’ to be appreciated exhibitions. These [...]

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Joan Larson – Wild Pacific Trail I

Wild Pacific Trail I by Joan Larson
10″ x 30″ pastel illustration, framed
Awarded in Aquarium Fundraiser

This is the view eastward into the Broken Group Islands from Ucluelet’s Lighthouse at Amphetrite Point. “She must have been standing by the second bench from the ‘house..” says a long time local. “Yup.”

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canadarides.ca – Joan Larson’s RCMP Musical Ride ‘site

www.canadarides.ca
Joan Larson has launched a new website featuring her RCMP musical Ride Series of Illustrations. The pastel illustrations are amazing, and like the illustrations themselves, the new website is nearly complete.

I’ve watched people reach out to touch the horses and applaud as the men and women of the Ride paraded [...]

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Joan Larson · the Lone Fisher

The Lone Fisher by Joan Larson
11″x16″ pastel illustration, framed
Sold (private collection)

Deep blues and gold highlights contrast in this depiction of a blue heron fishing. It’s a deep saturated piece with a lot of impact for it’s scale.

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Joan Larson · Qualicum Beach View

Qualicum Beach View by Joan Larson
Pastel Illustration
11″x17″ framed
$1700

A warm depiction of an area well known to the artist, Joan Larson. While she’s most known as an Equine Illustrator, Joan’s coastal scenes are gaining popularity. We’re glad to have a number of new exciting pieces in the gallery.

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Peggy Burkosky

Peggy Burkosky works from her home studio located on Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada where family, friends, and Westcoast beauty inspire her. Born in 1955 in Vancouver, residing in Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Subjects that move Peggy to paint are closely connected to her own life experiences, fishing with both her father and [...]

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Joan Larson

Joan Larson has been involved in the arts all her life. An early interest in art led her to study at the Banff Centre, the University of Victoria, and the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.
Joan specializes in equine art work, often drawing upon her background of landscape and [...]

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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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