green jade swan by Tom Reid
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Little Houses for Fairy Folk
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| the elf-next-door by Pat de Couto |
In honour of St. Patrick's Day, the gift shop is proud to announce its real estate division. We have a fine selection of tiny houses for the fussiest of fairies, beautifully handcrafted in cottonwood bark by master architect, George Blackstock.
All properties feature their own tiny front door and many are well appointed with step ladders up to the entrance. Windows, rustic roofs and multiple storeys are standard with all available homes.
Please ask our trained realtors for an exclusive tour of these most desirable of residences; we can guarantee a move-in date by the end of the month, if not sooner.
Buy now before the elf-next-door gets there first!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
March's Featured Artist at City Hall
This month's artist occupying the display case at City Hall (just up the stairs in front of the reception desk to the council offices) is Pauline Doyle.
Pauline's ceramic work is fun, quirky, unconventional, practical, decorative and, did I mention? fun!
Please do take the short hike up the stairs to see her stegosauri and frogs in residence among squishy soft boxes and jelly beans.
Yes, I did say jelly beans.
As usual, all work is for sale through the gift shop (phone 604 931 2008 to make arrangements).
By the way dear reader, what would be the easiest method for you to buy and collect purchases from the City Hall display case? Please leave a comment below this post on the blog, or reply by email giving your suggestions. Thank you.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
wordful wednesday: green's the theme
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| green shamrock card by Valerie Gilbert |
Enjoy the green in the gift shop :)
Sunday, March 4, 2012
March's Featured Artist: Cathy Rycroft
As you look around the display you'll notice that her incredible lifelike animal portraits are framed on stone and wood slices. One amazing piece figures a cougar on a semi-translucent moss-agate-like slab.Cathy generously answered some questions for us on the blog. Read on!
How long have you been an artist?
I have been painting for over 25 years.
Do you work in a studio or at home?
I have always painted at home having a studio in home is the best solution to a busy life, I can go up to the studio and everything is layed out and ready to go.
Do you work as an artist full-time, part-time, or do you squeeze in the creating as a hobby?
I stay busy with commission works most of the year so try to paint for 1-2 hours every day.
What's your favourite piece to make?
My paintings on stone and wood burls are some of my favourite pieces as I prepare the stones and wood myself and enjoy working with the natural materials, then I take some time looking at the piece and kind of let it's size shape and color help me to decide what I will paint on it.
Who inspires you, and why?
My love of horses and nature inspire most of my artwork. I love all sorts of art and have a real appreciation for the work that goes into all forms of art. I am inspired by many artists and the list grows larger all the time; from the masters to today's newest artists, each one shows a person who has taken time from their busy life to sit down and focus their energy on a piece of work that will be seen by many and criticised by some. That is courage !!!!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Welcome new artists!
This month welcome to two new artists into the gift shop.
Firstly, we have the amazing cottonwood bark carvings of George Blackstock. Most of his work is for hanging on the wall but freestanding pieces are available too.
Next we have former Port Moody Arts Centre artist-in-residence, Pauline Doyle whose unique ceramic work is a beautiful quirky addition to our shelves.
Please do visit to say hello to the new work :)
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