Moody Views

shoreline trail scene by Val Simons

.... and talking of rain (which hopefully is not happening right now) (but just in case it is) did you know it's possible to take a mini tour of famous Port moody attractions without leaving the comfort of the gift shop?


Port Moody Station Museum by Tracey Riddell

See Port Moody through the eyes of one of our artists!


the Venosta railcar at the station museum (Tracy Riddell)

Their work also makes a fantastic souvenir gift for visitors ,or as thank you's to gracious hosts!  :)

PS: we also stock olde time Port Moody cards and the famous Blackberry mug

wordless wednesday: in print

work from our new printmaker, james Mah

Tales from Summer Travels

mermaid: a multi-strand necklace by Amanda Maxwell

Attention! You only have this summer in which to view the group exhibition put on by the Blackberry Artists in the arts centre of Port Moody, which is probably just as well since our theme is indeed Summer Travels and leaving it on view later might cause unnecessary heartache!

Pieces were inspired by the idea of travelling during summer; destinations, sun, the beach, and in the case of this multi-strand necklace, packing light!

"A multi-tasking, multi-purpose, multi-strand travel necklace. Wear as a whole for that statement night out in style or, using the extender chains supplied, wear as a simpler form for day trips and casual dining. This necklace comprises six strands of beads, each in a different style. Each strand can be unclipped from the main assembly and worn separately to simplify your holiday packing and jewelry needs."

Tales from Summer Travels

Gentle reader, as you know by now, the Blackberry Artists are having a group exhibition in the arts centre. Our theme is Summer Travels and 20 of the artists have submitted works for the show.

The piece shown above is by ceramic artist Myrta Hayes and, sadly, is her second submission for the exhibition. The first 'bust' suffered a cruel blow when it shattered in the kiln. This version, sans cracked nipples, graces the display case in the Plum Gallery.

I'll let the artist say a few more words (but please - do go visit!)

"Remember, this piece of art is meant to be humorous, it is not meant to be realistic and some of its parts are greatly exaggerated for emphasis. It is functional as it can be used as a vase; I put glaze on the inside. The tag "Translink Bus Fare, WreckBeach" is made of clay, too, using lithography for text and the tattoo below the breast and on the back are also made using lithography."

wordless wednesday: summer travels

slideshow of work for the Summer Travels exhibition in the Plum Gallery, in the arts centre, Port Moody - open now!

"Sun …water …gardens …travel …beaches …family fun …twenty members of the Blackberry Artist's Society have focused their diverse talents on a summer theme.  Working in glass, wood, stone, watercolour, acrylic, oil, metal, clay, fabric, paper and photography they have created fresh, local and unique works of art to celebrate everyone’s favourite season.  Come rain, come shine - the perfect souvenir of your “Summer Travels” is here."

Summer Travels Group Show

Beach Days EH, originally uploaded by Blackberry Artists.

Our Summer Travels group show is one of the current exhibitions at Port Moody Art Gallery.

Click on Events for details.

summer theme: butterfly flutterby

detail from a painting by Eileen Harder

Summer is (usually) the season for really appreciating all things garden so this month the Blackberry Artists' blog is taking a virtual stroll for you into the lush herbaceous borders 'on our shelves'.


cloth gift bag by Angela Holbrook

A garden, of course, is nothing without flowers and with the flowers come the butterflies.


gift bag by Angela Holbrook

We have no shortage of beautiful butterflies in the giftshop ....


pinwheel paper art by Yolanda Cheung

.... or flowers!