|
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is excited to launch ReFind Art, an art auction and fundraiser at The Bay Centre from May 29th to June 10th, 2018, featuring the artworks of 31 local artists and businesses who are donating their time and talent in support of Habitat Victoria’s Build Program.
Each ReFind Art participant is challenged to create a piece of art using materials found at the Habitat Victoria ReStores, transforming used and discarded household items and building materials into beautiful works of art or upcycled furniture. Visit the ReFind Art display at the lower level of The Bay Centre where you can bid on these one-of-a-kind art creations through a silent sealed bidding process AND donate-to-vote for your favourite art pieces. All artworks will also be available for online viewing and bidding starting May 29th.
The Bay Centre Hours: Monday - Wednesday, Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Thursday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm |
ReFind Art Online Auction Bidding
ReFind Art Online Auction Rules
- Online bid must include your first name, last name, phone number and email address.
- The bid must meet or exceed the reserve bid.
- Once a bid is put in place you must uphold your commitment to make the payment.
- You may bid on the same artwork more than once, however the highest bid stands.
- Bidding closes at 6:00pm on Sunday, June 10th, 2018.
- The winning bidder will be notified the week of June 11th and must pick up their artwork at ReStore Victoria (3311H Oak Street) by Saturday, June 30th. If the artwork is not picked up by then, the bidder forfeits their bid and the next highest bidder will be notified.
- If there are multiple winning bids for the same artwork, each bidder will be contacted and provided a time limited opportunity to place a higher bid. If neither bidder wishes to increase the bid, the artwork will go to the bid with the earlier date.
#1
Click to enlarge image
|
Diane AdolphTitle:Tranquility
Minimum Bid: $150 Description: This small table has been artistically repurposed using epoxy resin, metallic pigments and a variety of paints to create a durable functional piece of art. The table base has been painted to match and buffed with a furniture wax. Dimensions: 24" (diameter) x 21" (height) About the Artist: Diane Adolph is an accomplished visual artist based in Victoria, BC. Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Diane attended the Victoria College of Art, where she fine-tuned her unique artistic style and bold use of colour – both of which have become her hallmarks over the past 20 years. Her earlier involvement in stained glass also had a significant influence on her dramatic use of colour and composition. dianeadolph.com |
#2
Click to enlarge image
|
Chris AlersTitle: Filament Flasher Candy Wrapper
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: I’ve got great memories as a kid of spending time at “the lake”. So when I saw the metal wall mounted “lily pads” complete with gemstone effect at the ReStore my design concept took off. The wall mount was later cut into individual pieces and an inverted light fixture looked good as a blossom. A role of filament was cut for stamens and an orange light with metal backing made for a great design detail and was also practical for attaching the light fixture to the table. The flasher is symbolic of fish life, and the candy wrapper symbolizes the picnic and good times spent at the lake. An effort was made to make this table structurally sound by using epoxy and wood screws where needed. A layer of varathane was painted on top to protect the image. Dimensions: 21" (diameter), 21" (height) About the Artist: Motivated by a long-standing love of art, I paint to express the emotion I feel for the world around me. With nature as my primary source of inspiration, I see the finished painting as a recorded dialogue between random and deliberate processes - ultimately interpreted by the viewer. I have been painting for many years and maintain a working studio. The drive to create has been with me all my life. In my twenties, I apprenticed in the jewellery trade and became a gold/silversmith. The transition to painting was made for its total freedom of expression. chrisalers.com |
#3
Click to enlarge image
|
Ed AraquelTitle: Whistler Pond
Minimum Bid: $75 Description: Water colour of pond with snow-capped mountains in the distance. Dimensions: 18" (length) x 22" (width) About the Artist: Ed Araquel is a multi-medium Fine Artist currently living on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. He is a freelance commissioned artist and art instructor whose body of work spans over 50 years and two continents. Ed is well known, and revered as a true artisan possessing a mastery over several art mediums. edaraquel.net |
#4
Click to enlarge image
|
Lorna BallTitle: Starry Night
Minimum Bid: $400 Description: Kitchen cupboard door with shards of stained glass applied, grouted then painted. Dimensions: 24" (length) x 24" (width) About the Artist: Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that one day I would be an artist, much less a mosaic artist! I remember many years ago, I was admiring a landscape mosaic made of tinted grains, I was blown away at the detail and intricacy. A few years after that, I found myself working with stained glass. I had a lot of scraps leftover and decided to try making some mosaics. One day I was looking at Van Gogh's Starry Night and thought that his paint strokes looked a lot like the glass cuttings I had on my work table, so I thought it would be fun to try and reproduce his work as a stained glass mosaic. It turned out pretty good! Then I was looking at Emily Carr's works and realized that the brush strokes could also be transformed into a mosaic. As I was reproducing the "Masters" I was also learning about art so I started to make my own art, and here I am! lornaballfineartmosaic.com |
#5
Click to enlarge image
|
Susie CharbonneauTitle: Coffee Cat
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: Circa 1940 Victorian Style Wooden Coffee Table created with latex paint and epoxy. Dimensions: 35" (length), 20" (width), 19" (height) About the Artist: Susie Charbonneau was trained in Architectural Design at the Pacific Design Academy in Victoria, BC. She has been capturing the attention of consumers with store interiors and window displays, trade show booths and event designs since 1994. Using unique props Susie's detailed installations wholly convey the intended message and leave lasting fond impressions. |
#6
Click to enlarge image
|
Jesika EdisonTitle: Industrial Style Floor Lamp
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: After finding three unique pieces at the ReStore, I decided to turn an old rustic step ladder into a beautiful industrial-style floor lamp. The wooden crate and shelf I found fit perfectly into place while adding storage and structure, both of which can easily be removed to allow the ladder to fold up again for easy transport. I also included a couple of old school chalkboard to the drop-down shelf and a vintage-style jar for added functionality. All the wood was treated with a light stain to give it an aged look and added protection. Dimensions: 19" (length), 45.5" (height), 32" (depth) About the Artist: Jesika has a background in studio art as well as period costume design and is inspired to create new things out of old pieces or found objects. She loves up-cycling and creating functional art and has been creative and artistic all her life, including being a talented a seamstress. |
#7
Click to enlarge image
|
Michael EmmeTitle: Arbutus Cove Sequence
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: Is what goes on outside the frame of a single photograph party of the art? We all think beyond the frame as we look at photos. This sequence of 11 images can be read like a wordless comic book. It can be viewed as a single image or a gallery of 11 discreet works. Dimensions: 12" (length), 9.5" (height), 3" (depth) About the Artist: This work combines an original palladium print with a lightbox built from materials found in the ReStore (including a 3-candle wall sconce, bathtub washers, a heating grate, scrap wood, plexiglass and a set of battery-operated LED lights. The eight shoreline shots are panorama shots of Arbutus Cove in Victoria, BC. The sky images and the arbutus were photographed at different locations using 4” x 5” view camera. I am an associate professor of Art Education in Victoria, BC, Canada. An exhibiting artist and academic researcher, I am particularly interested in ways that photography can support authentic collaboration in art and research. I focus on immigrant children claiming their place in the schools and adults with mental health issues finding wellness and community connection through art. Currently I am the editor and art director for the Canadian Art Teacher, a semiannual magazine published by the Canadian Society for Education through Art. michaeljemme.ca |
#8
Click to enlarge image
|
Brenda EstillTitle: An Altar for Emily
Minimum Bid: $200 Description: In 2016 I participated in the Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s Take A Seat fundraiser. My choice of subject matter was Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic chair. For this year’s fundraiser, I chose to honour Emily Carr. It seemed fitting to create an altarpiece for this revered woman and her contributions to the history of Vancouver Island and Canadian art. Her story has become mythological and is told over and over to students, artists, tourists and all who show an interest in our city. Dimensions: 50" (length), 43.5" (width) About the Artist: Brenda lives and works in Victoria, BC. Her work is imaginative and intuitive. Inspired by the incredible beauty of the west coast she creates joyful and colourful paintings. Brenda received her BFA in Painting with Distinction from the Alberta College of Art + Design. Her work is shown at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria as well as galleries in Calgary, Alberta, Los Angeles, and Portland. Brenda’s work is in collections throughout North America. She is a member of the Canadian Federation of Artists and the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria. brendaestill.com |
#9
Click to enlarge image
|
June HaynesTitle: Tiny Bookcase
Minimum Bid: $50 Description: Small wooden bookcase painted with acrylic paint. Dimensions: 22" (length), 10" (width), 24" (height) About the Artist: I am a contemporary Vancouver Island artist. Colour is very important to my work which tends to be experimental, abstract, non-representational, impressionistic, stylized or calligraphic using watercolour, acrylics or mixed media. My paintings are about light and hope, often have a lighthearted, playful approach with an emphasis on design. My work is held in private collections in Canada, the United States and Australia. Communicating through art is very enjoyable. alfrescoes.com |
#10
Click to enlarge image
|
Jan HenryTitle: Savannah
Minimum Bid: $200 Description: An abstract acrylic painting on a recycled canvas. Dimensions: 30" (length), 60" (width) About the Artist: Following a number of years of expatriate life, Jan returned to Canada in 2004. Jan earned a Certificate of Visual Art at Vancouver Island School of Art in 2008. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia. A number of themes are integral to Jan's art practise. Two color theory courses led to a fascination with color relationships, a theme which is often developed using stripes or grids. janhenry.ca |
#11
Click to enlarge image
|
William KafalTitle: Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: Entryway mirror and coat rack. Dimensions: 24" (length), 32" (width), 5" (depth) About the Artist: William “Spiff” Kafal currently lives and works on Saturna Island, BC. A self-taught woodworker and permaculturalist, he honed his craft and skills building a house on 4 acres of raw forested land from 1992-1999. Between the years 2000-2013, he designated and built his log workshop/studio using trees cut from his land, hand hewing them with a broad axe and adze. In the late 1990’s, Spiff was a partner in a small portable saw mill operation, amassing several thousand board feet of various species of BC sourced lumber. Rare Dutch Elm (Ulmus hollandica), salvaged from trees that once stood on the road to the former Colony Farm in Coquitlam BC, comprises the bulk of his fiber supply and inspires his creations. industreealldesign.com |
#12
Click to enlarge image
|
Title: Windows On Victoria
Minimum Bid: $150 Description: This work features seven beautiful Victoria, BC sites captured by the artist. They are thought fully framed in revitalized deep frames from the ReStore. Each frame has been chalk painted and waxed to provide a timeless barn-board look and images can be conveniently changed if desired. Dimensions: 28.5" (length), 22" (width) About the Artist: My work, which includes acrylic and oil painting as well as a little photography, is primarily a reflection of my life, my experiences and relationships. Capturing and reflecting beauty (in its immeasurably varied forms) as well as emotions, are strong influences in my work. I have been a student of art my whole life. In 2013, I went to Umbria, Italy to attend the International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture. As well I spent time in Liguria, Italy at an art residency. Through these experiences I was able to broaden my exposure and appreciation of some of the finest art and artists of both the Renaissance period and today. I believe that all of our experiences, perceptions and emotions can and will emerge, given the chance, in and through the art individuals create. I am inspired by many artists and styles, paramount among those are some of the renaissance masters, pioneers of abstract expressionism, such as Stella, Reinhart, and surrealist Salvador Dali. |
#13
Click to enlarge image
|
Julia LucichTitle: Cart On the Cliff
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: Three panels on a rolling cart painted to depict the cliff face (with foxglove at the base), rising to Douglas Fir and the sky — as seen from my studio window on Salt Spring Island. Dimensions: 20" (length), 33" (height), 20" (depth) About the Artist: My approach to art is similar to my approach to life: I relish variety. My formal education was decidedly un-artistic; degrees in sociology and criminology led to years of highly analytical work. Meanwhile, a part of me yearned for something more expressive, and I found myself drawn to painting (in particular, to portraiture), with a nagging certainty that “I can do that”. I was fortunate to come under the tutelage of master portraitist Bob Gerbracht whose instruction was in pastel, a medium that I immediately embraced for its vibrancy and spontaneity. Often my portraits or figurative paintings have a narrative quality, with a focus on dramatic lighting that emphasizes mood and emotion. But no matter what I’m painting, I want the image to convey a positive energy, allowing the viewer to connect with the joy of life. julialucichart.com |
#14
Click to enlarge image
|
Hilary MackeyTitle: Sanderella
Minimum Bid: $75 Description: I found a well constructed vintage dresser with dated front. I sanded the aging, battered veneer, then chiselled off ugly glued-on overlays from the bottom three drawers. After starting to paint with Fusion paint, I eliminated the veneer lines that pretended to be multiple drawers at the top. I then drilled new holes and attached “new” hardware. In the true spirit of faux painting, I added a third layer of painted effects, then applied a flat varnish for durability. Dimensions: 40" (length), 43" (width), 20.5" (depth) About the Artist: Hilary has worked with fabric all her life, particularly silk, and showed/sold her "Silken Mosaics" wearable art pieces for years in Vancouver & beyond. (East Side Culture Crawl, Where Vancouver and other media; various commissions & fundraisers.) These days, Hilary's creative focus is on transforming a suburban lot into a garden oasis, (Mother's Day Garden Tour, Gardens West.) where her clients come for counselling/bodywork. hilarymackey.com |
#15
Click to enlarge image
|
Kristofer ParleyTitle: Victoria City Lights
Minimum Bid: $165 Description: A small lamp table showcasing the intricate street lamps of downtown Victoria, BC. Fisgard Street “Chinatown” lamp, Inner Causeway lamp with flower baskets, Bastian Square Street lamp and the street lamps at the new Johnson street bridge. On the top, the lanterns from fan Tan Alley. Dimensions: 15" (length), 15" (width), 10" (height) About the Artist: Kristofer has been creating art for more than 30 years. In 2013, he moved into the heart of Victoria’s Chinatown with his husband, Nathan Davis. It took no time for him to fall in love with his new city. The friendly and welcoming community served as inspiration for his clean, crisp and vibrant watercolours. Kristofer’s pen & ink pieces capture a moment of time in black and grey; layers upon layers of detail encourage your eyes to wander at length within the illustration. His art resides in private collections in Russia, the UK, across Canada and The United States. kristoferparley.ca |
#16
Click to enlarge image
|
Pharmasave BroadmeadTitle: Cinderella
Minimum Bid: $250 Description: “I knew I wanted to paint a portrait but waited until I got to the ReStore to be inspired. I was drawn to the old chandelier pieces and remembered a young lady I work with at Pharmasave who played Cinderella at Claremont Secondary School. So we collected an old kitchen door, wire from a cord, chandelier pieces, some paint and frame and had fun!” Dimensions: 27.5" (length), 24" (width) About the Artist: Broadmead Pharmasave is locally owned and operated by Satnam Lalli and Andrea Hyndman and is conveniently located in the Broadmead Village Shopping Centre. As well as our full service Pharmacy and Compounding Lab, Broadmead Pharmasave has a wide variety of products and services to meet your daily needs, including a Post Office and a full service Cosmetics Department. Pharmasave is built on knowledge, care and community spirit with a goal of making a positive difference in our customer’s lives by creating stronger communities. We do this every day by volunteering our time and contributing to local charities. pharmasavebroadmead.com |
#17
Click to enlarge image
|
Suzanne Ryan & Tony RushworthTitle: Together At Last
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: After spending years at opposite ends of the table, they are “together at last!” *Created through a collaboration between Suzanne Ryan and Tony Rushworth Dimensions: 38.5" (length), 18.5" (width), 35.5" (depth) About the Artist: Suzanne lives in Victoria with her husband Joshua. She enjoys writing poetry, and one day plans to write a book. Suzanne also loves creative expression in art. She feels that art can connect people when words can’t. Everyone, no matter what language they speak, or even if they use sign language, can be brought together in the discussion of interpretation and the pure enjoyment of the art itself. The main mediums that Suzanne uses are acrylic and watercolor paint, chalk and oil pastels, and pen and ink. She has worked on numerous chair projects in the past and was part of a “Chair-a-tea” art event in 2013. Suzanne enjoys putting emotion and color in most of her art pieces, but sometimes feels that black and white art can portray more emotion depending on what it is. |
#18
Click to enlarge image
|
Gera Scott ChandlerTitle: Paralleveled Bunraku
Minimum Bid: $150 Description: On my first materials-collection visit to ReStore I was drawn to the worn patinas and textures of the old sanders, saws and spirit levels. They suggested the very subdued palate. As I wandered through the store my basket began to fill. A battered framed print looked much more interesting on the back than the front. Little metal thingumabobs would be perfect for lifting objects off the surface for a three dimensional effect. A hinged tin box was ready to hold a secret. I had a wonderful collection of ingredients but when I took them home and began to work on a composition I knew something was missing. On a second visit I explored the used books and magazines and found a copy of “The Shogun Inheritance”. The photo of Bunraku puppets scattered on stones was the “keystone” for the piece. This unsettling image launched the strange combination of reality and fantasy generated by the quirky combination of tools designed for abrasion and measurement soothed by the beautiful aesthetic of Japan. Dimensions: 19" (length), 36" (width), 2.4" (depth) About the Artist: Gera Scott Chandler has lived on the West Coast of Canada all her life. She studied art at Emily Carr until her parenting responsibilities took priority. Gera soon discovered that the Internet was populated with communities of artists willing to share ideas, techniques and encouragement and she was able to continue self-directed studies from home. She spent several years focused upon ceramics, paper-mache, book, basketry and gourd arts and was eventually led to polymer clay, which has proven to be the perfect foundation for her mixed media approach. Gera has been a full time artisan since 1997 and her work is in collections in Canada, USA, Europe, Australia and Japan. She has been involved in juried shows including Sooke Fine Arts, Sidney Fine Arts and The International Polymer Clay Artists Association's Progress and Possibilities Exhibition in Baltimore, as well as juried shows presented by the Island Artisans Association. She has developed a series of polymer clay workshops which she has taught in BC and Ontario. Gera belongs to The Crafts Council of British Columbia, The International Polymer Clay Artists Guild, The Islands Artisans Association , The Victoria Arts Council and The Oak Bay Community Artists Society. gerascottchandler.com |
#19
Click to enlarge image
|
Carmen SeggerTitle: Cabin Light
Minimum Bid: $75 Description: Vintage sled with retro lights* wall-mounted. * Electric plug to be installed after the event. Dimensions: 11" (length), 35" (width) About the Artist: I earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. My creativity has been inspired by a life full of creation and exploration of all sorts of mediums and materials. I particularly enjoy seeing what and how items can be seen differently in order to express or reflect another point of view or an idea. For me this leads to insights, laughter and connections that I may not have experienced otherwise. Bringing awareness to and about nature and humanity is a thread which continues to hold my interest in creating 2D and 3D visual objects. carmensegger.com |
#20
Click to enlarge image
|
Richard ShawTitle: Dweller of the Deep
Minimum Bid: $300 Description: Wood and metal sculpture of a deep sea fish. Materials used include a coffee table (wood source), brass kickplate, drills (electric and manual), forks and various hardware. * Electric plug to be installed after the event. Dimensions: Base - 21.5" (length), 25.5" (width); 23.5" (height) About the Artist: From earliest times, man has created art depicting animals. Countless artifacts unearthed from ancient civilizations: sculpture, petroglyphs, jewellery and ceramics, reveal our age old connection to the natural world. By using wood and metal that has been re-claimed, re-cycled and re-purposed, my goal is to create work that captures the grace, power and beauty of animals. I guess you could say I'm attempting to make modern artifacts. I have always made things. During my career as a stonemason, I always kept a spark of creativity alive through drawing, printmaking and woodcarving. richardshawartisan.com |
#21
Click to enlarge image
|
The Bay CentreTitle: Morning Getaway
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: This vintage maple foot stool has been upgraded by the Bay Centre’s in-house maintenance team with Florista soft blue paint set as the backdrop to tropical palms providing a visual escape. Rest your feet on the foot cushion for your morning coffee. These breezy tropical palms are printed on canvas using Urban Art Bay Centre’s print to canvas service (located on level 3). Dimensions: 24" (length), 16.5" (width), 18" (height) About the Artist: The Bay Centre is downtown Victoria's premier shopping destination. Covering one full city block in the heart of town, The Bay Centre has a mix of over 90 street front and interior shops where you'll find unique, quality brands, diverse dining options, and exceptional service in an urban shopping environment. The Bay Centre remains focused on partnerships with local stakeholders and leading non-profit community organizations who contribute to strengthening the health and wellness of the downtown community. thebaycentre.ca |
#22
Click to enlarge image
|
Joanne ThomsonTitle: Tall As a Camas
Minimum Bid: $75 Description: Imagine this mirror as a growth chart, something in a child’s room to remind them of Spring and wild flowers. Dimensions: 27" (length) 45" (width) About the Artist: Joanne is a full-time visual artist who lives in Victoria. Working primarily in watercolour, Joanne pushes the limits of the medium to create large works on canvas. Her quiet and contemplative approach to art making is evident in her landscapes, illustrations and in the Bottled series. She describes her works as ‘strong images created gently’. She has also recently completed the The Mural for the Centennial Square Parkade and a mural on the outside of George Jay Elementary School. Thomson holds a Masters degree in Adult Education (MAdEd) and loves to teach, encouraging her students to explore the creative process through research and experimentation with art making. joannethomson.com |
#23
Click to enlarge image
|
Used.caTitle: Whimsical Bookcase
Minimum Bid: $75 Description: Store your cherished children’s books in this colourful and whimsical bookcase upcycled from a vintage china cabinet purchased at the ReStore. Dimensions: 42" (length), 40" (height), 9.5" (depth) About the Artist: Used.ca is a family-friendly network of local websites that provides the opportunity to buy, sell, trade and search in a safe environment. We are all familiar with the adage, ‘one person’s trash is another person’s treasure’. Well, it’s never more true than on our sites. Keeping stuff out of landfills is just part of our mission. Our aim is to help you out, connect you with your community, bring people together and create real human interaction in a digital driven world. We connect people and create stories. Our commitment is to the environment and to the community. We work online and we work off. We know the importance of real people and real connections. When we say ‘we love local’, we mean it, because we are local and we’re in your neighbourhood. used.ca |
#24
Click to enlarge image
#25
Click to enlarge image
|
Peter Van GiesenTitle: Floating Free - Koi Circle of Life
Minimum Bid: $150 Description: A classic table for the living room, depicting the circle of life represented by Koi fish swimming free in a pond. Dimensions: 42" (length), 18" (depth), 22.5" (height) Title: Atlas
Minimum Bid: $75 Description: Depicts our home on her shell, perhaps a metaphor for Habitat for Humanity. Dimensions: 12" (height), 8" (length) |
About the Artist:
Above and beyond all else, I’m an artist. I have always known that creativity & inspiration are part of my life force. I discovered my artistic and business talents early in elementary school as I sold some of my first works of art at recess for snack money (yes I did get in trouble for it). After finishing high school in Ontario I completed university degrees in Psychology & Religion. I was encouraged by my family to work in the church. I tried it for a few years but naturally gravitated away from the church into the business and charitable sectors. For most of my working life I have been a business owner or senior executive in business and non-profit sectors. At every phase of my life I took time to exercise my creativity. When I had a studio space, my creative expression flourished and when I had no such space my creativity was channeled into my other endeavors. In 2013 I have renewed my commitment to my visual art and sharing that particular gift with others. I love acrylic paint and currently it is the sole medium I use.
peternvangiesen.com
Above and beyond all else, I’m an artist. I have always known that creativity & inspiration are part of my life force. I discovered my artistic and business talents early in elementary school as I sold some of my first works of art at recess for snack money (yes I did get in trouble for it). After finishing high school in Ontario I completed university degrees in Psychology & Religion. I was encouraged by my family to work in the church. I tried it for a few years but naturally gravitated away from the church into the business and charitable sectors. For most of my working life I have been a business owner or senior executive in business and non-profit sectors. At every phase of my life I took time to exercise my creativity. When I had a studio space, my creative expression flourished and when I had no such space my creativity was channeled into my other endeavors. In 2013 I have renewed my commitment to my visual art and sharing that particular gift with others. I love acrylic paint and currently it is the sole medium I use.
peternvangiesen.com
#26
Click to enlarge image
|
Victoria Arts Council / Rose CowlesTitle: Succulents Forever
Minimum Bid: $250 Description: 42” round Oak table with four chairs. Distressed with Annie Sloan chalk paint, wax from French Touch, and illustration painted with acrylics. Dimensions: 42" (diameter), 28" (height) About the Artist: The Victoria Arts Council is dedicated to raising awareness of and developing a positive, supportive environment for the arts through education, civic advocacy, projects and programs that reach artists and the community at large. We strive to elevate the profile of local artists and performers, while igniting a passion for arts and culture throughout Greater Victoria. Habitat Victoria is thrilled to have the Victoria Arts Council's participation in ReFind Art. victoriaartscouncil.ca Rose Cowles is a Governor General Award nominated artist. She has won many awards for both book illustration and graphic design. She illustrates, designs and paints on a full-time basis out of her studio in Victoria, BC. Cowles earned a 3-year diploma in Illustration from Sheridan College in 1990. She loves to work with acrylics and watercolours but will generally tackle any size of canvas, using whatever tools and mediums that are available and within budget. Commissioned art is her specialty. Creating an art piece that meets needs of the buyer is her number one priority. rosecowles.com |
#27
Click to enlarge image
|
Title: Orange Marble
Minimum Bid: $120 Description: From a plain wooden table to an artistic colour explosion, this table will jazz up any room it occupies and be the life of the party! Dimensions: 20" (length), 26" (depth), 21" (height) About the Artist: I started drawing and painting as a child and always knew I would be an artist. My entrepreneurial career blossomed when I was fifteen after I sold my first pastel portrait for five dollars to another student in high school. I loved studying the face, which led me to drawing caricatures at parties and special events across Canada, including a summer in old Montreal. My first murals were on my bedroom walls as a teenager, and I have continued that fascination to paint large surfaces. I now have 24 murals to my credit. In March of 2018, I painted the above ground sewer pipe on Niagara Street in James Bay - an unusual art project! It now lays in the bedrock tunnel below the water and connects to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in Esquimalt. Besides painting, I also organize special events and curate art exhibitions. One of the highlights of my career was to be invited by a New Zealand Arts Trust to share a studio with Maori carvers, followed by a solo show in a gallery. I strive to make a difference in my work and in my community, and live a life of joyful purpose in everything I do. www.teresawaclawik.com |
#28
Click to enlarge image
#29
Click to enlarge image
|
Sheila WarnekenTitle: Beautiful Vancouver Island 1
Minimum Bid: $150 Description: A set of wooden table and four chairs . Each piece is painted as part of a larger image depicting a view of the water and the sky from a sandy beach. The theme that inspired this piece is: “Beautiful Vancouver Island and protecting this precious blue green marble well all live on by Recycling.” Dimensions: 40" (length), 36" (width) Title: Beautiful Vancouver Island 2
Minimum Bid: $75 Description: A mirror painted depicting the night sky view on Vancouver Island. The theme that inspired this piece is: “Beautiful Vancouver Island and protecting this precious blue green marble well all live on by Recycling.” Dimensions: 27.5.5" (length), 35.5 (width) |
About the Artist:
Born in Ottawa, grew up in Victoria, worked in London, England and I now live in Shawnigan Lake. I volunteer for the Shawnigan Lake Museum, Steps Ahead Dance Studio at Brentwood College and the Gingerbread Showcase for Habitat for Humanity. I owned two fabric, yarn and art supply stores and have written an article for South Cowichan Life called “Stitch, Rip and Glue” since 1999. Although I frequently write about recycled projects I have created, this year I chose to write every month an article about a recycled item as we need to protect this beautiful “blue green marble” that we all live on. I started painting in 1972 with art lessons from Grace E. Smith. I mainly use acrylic as a medium but I work it in with fabrics, collage work, natural items, small or large furniture pieces and of course canvas, it depends on what inspires me. I also have done two “Chairs for Charity” events and I am pleased to create something beautiful for Habitat for Humanity because it will assist in building homes for others. My business is called Ladybug Creative Arts and work out of my home in Shawnigan Lake.
Born in Ottawa, grew up in Victoria, worked in London, England and I now live in Shawnigan Lake. I volunteer for the Shawnigan Lake Museum, Steps Ahead Dance Studio at Brentwood College and the Gingerbread Showcase for Habitat for Humanity. I owned two fabric, yarn and art supply stores and have written an article for South Cowichan Life called “Stitch, Rip and Glue” since 1999. Although I frequently write about recycled projects I have created, this year I chose to write every month an article about a recycled item as we need to protect this beautiful “blue green marble” that we all live on. I started painting in 1972 with art lessons from Grace E. Smith. I mainly use acrylic as a medium but I work it in with fabrics, collage work, natural items, small or large furniture pieces and of course canvas, it depends on what inspires me. I also have done two “Chairs for Charity” events and I am pleased to create something beautiful for Habitat for Humanity because it will assist in building homes for others. My business is called Ladybug Creative Arts and work out of my home in Shawnigan Lake.
#30
Click to enlarge image
#31
Click to enlarge image
#32
Click to enlarge image
|
Ron WilsonTitle: Rooster
Minimum Bid: $50 Description: Original acrylic paint. I chose this plank from the ReStore & painted on it. Dimensions: 6" (length), 9" (width) Title: White Sail
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: Watercolour painting with a vintage frame from the ReStore. Dimensions: 15" (length), 13" (width) Title: Red Sails
Minimum Bid: $100 Description: Oil on canvas board. I chose this frame from the ReStore and created this painting. Dimensions: 19" length, 16" (width) |
About the Artist:
Ron works in pencil, pen and ink, watercolour and oils. He paints portraits, figures, wildlife, landscapes and seascapes. His works have been exhibited in galleries in Sidney, BC, Calgary, AB in Canada, Friday Harbor, Washington State USA, and in South Africa. Ron was born of British parents in South Africa in 1939 and now resides in Victoria, BC.
artistwilson.com
Ron works in pencil, pen and ink, watercolour and oils. He paints portraits, figures, wildlife, landscapes and seascapes. His works have been exhibited in galleries in Sidney, BC, Calgary, AB in Canada, Friday Harbor, Washington State USA, and in South Africa. Ron was born of British parents in South Africa in 1939 and now resides in Victoria, BC.
artistwilson.com
#33
Click to enlarge image
|
Title: Backyardious Fantasia
Minimum Bid: $50 Description: Whimsical garden items — birdbath and friend. Dimensions: Left - 15" (diameter), 24" (height) / Right - 16.5" (diameter), 19" (height) About the Artist: A visual mixed media artist working with a wide variety of mediums, focusing on using unconventional & recycled materials as a starting point. Producing pieces that range from textile art to re-purposed creations, the mandate is to create beautiful works through innovative expression. In 2014 Bat-Fish Studio was created to house the many lines that were now being produced using original artwork, partnered with unique, unorthodox materials. Becoming Masters of Creative Alchemy was now the fundamental goal, showcasing inventive design work that produces finished pieces that are unique & creatively compelling. www.thefusedline.com https://www.facebook.com/theleagueofextraordinarydesigners |
