Wordless Wednesday: I Hope This Is Unseasonal

by printmaker, James Mah

No apologies for showcasing this lovely print once more (it's a fave!)

Macro Moment: Beadiful!

woven delight

 Let's go on a summer treasure hunt through the gift shop. Sorry - no prizes, but can you find where this macro shot was taken?
No clues, except to give credit to the artist involved (Lucilena Gimenes).

Wordless Wednesday: Shelf by Shelf

woodturning by Joe Martin, painting by Valerie Simons

New Format

a plethora, nay, an abundance of artwork for you to enjoy

Just a heads up as we rush headlong into the summer, wiping the sunscreen from every available surface and shaking sand from the doormat (you don't have a small child in the house? how can that be possible?).


You, dear reader, may notice that posts will be shorter here (see above, I'm wiping and sweeping) for the summer.
You may also notice that the artists of the co-op are resting over the summer months and our good friends at the arts centre are running the gift shop Monday to Friday (do pop in and say 'howdy').
When you're there, you will undoubtedly notice the new shop display, grouping works together by artist. This allows you to check out the full range of art offered by each of our members, and allows us to devote one shelf/cubby hole/wall space for each of them.
I think you will like :)

Wordless Wednesday: Shelf by Shelf

jewelry and beadwork by Sandra Ho

July in the City Hall Dispay

photo sublimation print set of coasters in a wooden box

July's artist in residence in the City Hall display case (mezzanine level up stairs to council offices, if you didn't already know) is photographer, Sarah Ronald. She has a beautiful display of her photography in the display case, showcasing some incredible nature prints on textured canvas as well as some her striking images on mini art tiles (complete with easel).



The coaster sets would make gorgeous hostess gifts!
Note: all items in the display are for sale - phone 604 931 2008 to place your order through the gift shop.

Wordless Wednesday: patiently waiting

stone carving by Tom Reid

July's Featured Artist: Ingrid Davitt

This month we are featuring the glass etching art of Ingrid Davitt. Her intricate First Nations patterns, etched on all manner of glassware, are a fixture in the gift shop but this month we will be displaying them in prime position.
Please do come to view this fine collection.

Happy Canada Day

fireworks over Vancouver, by Tracy Riddell,
stained glass maple leaf by Margret Billings

From the Blackberry Artist's Society, Happy Canada Day to all!