Sofie Skapski · Wild Pacific Trail 2

Wild Pacific Trail 2 by Sofie Skapski
Oils on Linen
22″x26″
$600

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Ken Kirkby · Along the Way

Along the Way by Ken Kirkby
30″x60″
Oils on Canvas
$5000

Scale plays an important role in this painting it’s a stunning big sky coastal view. Anyone traveling along coastal BC by water has experienced this type of scene as the weather shifts and the sky brightens.

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Sofie Skapski · Ucluelet (into the light)

Ucluelet (into the light) by Sofie Skapski
24″x30″ acrylic on canvas
$820

This painting is Sofie’s first to be shown at Mark Penney Gallery, it’s an intriguing depiction of a local trail… there are a lot of subtle details in the trees and the light filtering onto the trail.

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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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Ken Kirkby · Misty Shore

Misty Shore by Ken Kirkby
24″x48″
Oils on Canvas
sold (private collection)

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Ken Kirkby · A View on the Inlet

A View on the Inlet by Ken Kirkby
24″x36″
Oils on Canvas
$2500

In Ken Kirkby’s latest paintings the water appears lighter than the sky, it’s dramatic and very effective; these new works are stunning.

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Ken Kirkby · Wilderness (at Dusk)

Wilderness at Dusk by Ken Kirkby
20″x40″ Oils on Canvas
$2500

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Ken Kirkby · Misty Morning

Misty Morning by Ken Kirkby
30″x40″
Oils on Canvas
Sold  (private collection)

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Ken Kirkby · Watching Over

Watching Over by Ken Kirkby
30″x40″
Oils on Canvas
$3000

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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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Richard Hoedl · Longing

Longing by Richard Hoedl
36″x48″ Oils on canvas
$4523
A contemporary depiction of Ucluelet Harbour featuring George Fraser Island, Chrow Island and Jenny Reef, in Hoedl’s signature bright styling.

I really enjoy seeing other artists’ interpretations of familiar local scenery, Richard’s light-hearted approach always receives a lot of attention in the gallery.

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Richard Hoedl · Path to Unknown

Path to Unknown by Richard Hoedl
36″x48″ Oils on Canvas
$4525
This painting depicts the path to Florencia Bay, on the day Richard sketched it out; I wanted to photograph the beaches distinct rocks at the base of the bluffs. The other artists in the group were fast to climb down the [...]

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Ken Kirkby · Old Paint

Old Paint by Ken Kirkby
36″x48″ Oil on Canvas
$3700
This painting is of a gillnet boat out of water, in the cradle of the ‘ways’. It looks like she’s about to receive the care she’s badly in need of. Well rendered, it still retains the simplistic graphic character of Kirkby’s realism.

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Ken Kirkby · At Peace, Spider Lake

At Peace, Spider Lake by Ken Kirkby
60″x30″ Oils on Canvas
sold (private collection)

This tall painting has all of the signature elements of a Kirkby’s lake-side paintings, grass, rocks, the tranquil reflection of the lake, but in this example Ken has rendered the detail on the tree trunk where the light strikes [...]

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Carole Finn · Trail to Chesterman Beach and Frank Island

Trail to Chesterman Beach and Frank Island by Carole Finn
36″ x 48″ Acrylic on Canvas, framed
$5500

The Beaches of the Pacific Rim National Park are a favorite of many visitors to the area. In most cases the trail-head reaches the beach and you emerge out of the darkened covered canopy [...]

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Mark Penney · A Place to Find Yourself · Photobook

An exciting 80 page photobook containing 135 color photos. See Ucluelet through the eyes of Mark Penney.

It’s available in 2 versions; a sharp looking softcover for $50 and a luxurious hardcover version at $85.

Ron Smid

A passion for light and land coupled with intense personal vision is the formula behind the extraordinary nature photography of Ron Smid.

Inspired by the work of great landscape photographers of past and present, Smid set out in his early twenties to forge his own unique photographic style with the wild expanse [...]

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Nana Cook · Naughty Notch Hill

Naughty Notch Hill by Nana Cook
24″x72″ Acrylic on Canvas
$2200

A beautiful Arbutus tree in Nana’s signature style.

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Richard Hoedl · Making Space

Making Space by Richard Hoedl

48″x10″ Oils on Canvas

$1257

The west coast is known for amazing trees. Towering trees are perfect for a tall narrow space. Richard’s signature style of wrapping the image around the edges of the painting make this piece almost sculptural.

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Richard Hoedl · The Protectors

The Protectors by Richard Hoedl
36″x48″ Oils on Canvas
$5425

This really is one of my favorite paintings, and it gets a lot of attention at the gallery. It’s a little warmer than most of Richard’s recent work, and the Emily Carr influence is un-unmistakably obvious. The image, like most of Richard’s work, [...]

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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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Carole Finn · Lighthouse Trail

Lighthouse Trail by Carole Finn
36″ x 48″ Acrylic on Canvas, framed
$5500

A distinct portion of the Wild Pacific Trail at Amphitrite Point (the very tip of Ucluelet’s Peninsula). The trees form a fantastic canopy overhead and glimpses of the pacific urge you to explore the trail further until you face [...]

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Carole Finn · After a Storm in the Rainforest

After a Storm in the Rainforest by Carole Finn
36″ x 48″ Acrylic on Canvas, framed
$5500

A foggy look at the Wild Pacific Trail. Carole’s large scale depictions the Trail show the many shifts in weather that the west coast experiences. Light filters in through the fog and streams into the [...]

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Rob Elphinstone – Feature Artist at Nanaimo Art Gallery

Butchart Gardens II by Rob Elphinstone

FEATURE ARTIST SHOW
Downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery, December 16th, 2010 to January 8th, 2011

Rob Elphinstone specializes in capturing the beauty of the Canadian west coast through his textured wild flowing landscapes.

The exhibition at the Nanaimo Art Gallery will include landscape paintings from across Vancouver Island and [...]

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Katsumi Kimoto · Summer Field

Summer Field by Katsumi Kimoto
24″x36″ Acrylic on Canvas
$2500

While still somewhat abstracted, this painting crosses into the field of representational art. Clearly this is a painting of summer sun, of wild flowers. Katsumi captures nature’s vibrant display as effortlessly as he catches the eye of the casual art viewer. It’s fresh [...]

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Ken Kirkby · Long Beach View

Long Beach View by Ken Kirkby
24″x48″ Oils on Canvas
sold (private collection)

Long Beach as seen by Ken Kirkby. This is the first time Ken has painted the ocean in this particular way. The distinctly wind blown tree and rocks appear in his signature style but this painting captures the airy quality [...]

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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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Candian Painter; Lawren Harris, Fetching Huge Sums

Lawren Harris’s Bylot Island I, an oil painting of a stylized arctic mountain range sold for $2.8 million The fourth-highest price ever for a Canadian painting sold at auction.

“An Arctic Lawren Harris is one of the rarest commodities in the Canadian art world,” said David Heffel, president of the Heffel auction [...]

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Ken Kirkby · a Break in the Weather·

a Break in the Weather by Ken Kirkby
30″ x 40″ oil on canvas
(sold) private collection

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Ken Kirkby · Pacific Sunrise

Pacific Sunrise by Ken Kirkby
24″x48″ oils on canvas
$3000

The green treeline stands in contrast to the mountains in the background as the sun rises over this grassy lakeside shore.

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Ken Kirkby · After the Squall

After the Squall by Ken Kirkby
30″x60″ oils on canvas
(sold) private collection

This is the moment when a squall has broken and the first rays of sunlight penetrate the dark stormy clouds. The highlights on the rocks are glowing in contrast to the deep blue sky.

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Bruce Muir

Born in Vancouver, Bruce paints realistic portrayals of West Coast wildlife. Shown across Canada and around the world, his originals can be found in numerous public and private collections. Bruce has been named the B.C. Wildlife Federation Artist of the Year; twice. Muir salmon paintings are recognized in this area because his chinook salmon images [...]

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