Joan Larson · Pacific Sunset

Pacific Sunset by Joan Larson
32″ x 23″ Pastel, framed.
$5500

This large scale pastel by Joan Larson captures the beauty of the west coast of Vancouver Island.

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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 · Botanical Beach

Botanical Beach by Joan Larson
12″x16″ pastel illustration, framed
$1800

Deep blues of the foreshore contrast with the rocks. It’s a favorite piece amongst people who have spent some time on the rocky intertidal beaches of the island’s west coast.

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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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Mark Penney Gallery awards $10K worth of original artwork in Aquarium Fundraiser.

Joan Larson and Ken Kirkby, two of Canada’s finest artists, donated original works to be awarded to the highest contributors in Ucluelet Aquarium’s recent fund raising efforts.
In October, Joan Larson unveiled her RCMP Musical Ride Series in Ucluelet at the Community Center. She was joined by artist Ken Kirkby who exhibited his [...]

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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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Kirkby – Larson | Two Artists, One Community, One Country.

PRESS RELEASE – ( For Immediate Release )

www.kirkby-larson.com

What do Art and Science have in common? If you visit Ucluelet between Saturday, October 16th, 2 pm [...]

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Joan Larson · Kenendy Lake Drive

Kennedy Lake Drive by Joan Larson
Pastel
12″x18″ framed
$1800

An inspired view of the road winding past Kennedy Lake. Anyone driving highway 4 west of Port Alberni will recall breathtaking scenery, those memories are usually accompanied by an experience of holding their breath also. Almost any point along the way is [...]

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MLA Scott Fraser, Endorses Joan Larson’s RCMP Musical Ride Series

I’ve just posted the official video from MLA Scott Fraser’s Legislative Address to canadarides.ca, I thought it might be of interest here also.

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MLA Scott Fraser is a Supporter of the Arts

Tuesday, April 26th, 2010, BC Legislature, Victoria, BC

Scott Fraser, MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim will address the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Artist Joan Larson will be present for Mr. Fraser’s speech and public endorsement of Larson’s RCMP Musical Ride Series.

When Mr. Fraser visited our Fish, Ships & Lost Art Treasures [...]

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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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Press Relese – Fish, Ships, & Lost Treasures Art Exhibition

PRESS RELEASE

Fish, Ships, & Lost Treasures
Art Exhibition
March 6 – 16th, 2010

From Saturday, March 6th to Tuesday, March 16th, the Mark Penney Gallery in Ucluelet welcomes the whales with the Art Exhibition Fish, Ships, & Lost Art Treasures.
The gallery, located in Whiskey Landing, is “a [...]

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Joan Larson’s Musical Ride XVI YouTube Video

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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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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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