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FALL IN LOVE WITH ART! | 2022

Fall in Love with ART! - Group Exhibit. Sept 06th thru Nov 25th
DRAW Gallery continues in our tradition of showcasing work from a variety of our gallery artists with originals & prints including paintings, photographs, mixed media, glass and copper featuring work by local and Island such as Maureen Coltman, Cecil Dawson, Karen MacRae, Patricia M. Mansell, Miriam Manuel, Jillian Mayne, Ann McIvor, Shannon McWhinney, Emma Paveley, Mark Penney, Judith Rackham, Todd Robinson, Susan Schaefer, Marla Thirsk, Gordon Wilson, Tamas Zalatnai among others. Also, featuring work from the 10th Annual Alberni Valley Paint Out!


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FALL IN LOVE WTTH ART! | Opening


An Opening Reception held in a previous year!

MAUREEN COLTMAN | Haggard Cove Hideaway

Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 30" Unframed


MAUREEN COLTMAN a Vancouver native now makes the Comox Valley her home. Painting with Acrylics and Pastels, Maureen is producing rich and compelling creations.


CECIL DAWSON | October Moon

Acrylic on Wood w/Rope


Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Moon and Stars

Red Cedar Bowl


Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Raven Platter

Acrylic on Red Cedar.


Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Raven Country (Ceremony Rattle)

Acrylic on Red Cedar.


Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Hummingbird #1

Acrylic on Yellow Cedar.
24" x 3 1/2"

Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Hummingbird #2

Acrylic on Yellow Cedar.
24" x 3 1/2"

Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Husband Newlywed

Acrylic on Red Cedar.
7 1/2" x 6" cdn for pair - Husband & Wife Newlyweds

Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Wife Newlywed

Acrylic on Red Cedar.
7 1/2" x 6" cdn for pair - Husband & Wife Newlyweds

Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Raven in Grizzly Country

Acrylic on Deer Hide, Drum
15" x 15"

Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Salmon

Acrylic on Red Cedar
7 1/2" x 46"

Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CECIL DAWSON | Abstract Surfboard

Acrylic on Red Cedar
29" x 8"

Cecil, a Wood Carver, Painter, Pryrographic Woodburner residing in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Kwakuitl Nation .... read more


CHRIS DOMAN | Spring

Acrylic and Multi Media on Canvas
30" x 24" Unframed

Chris lives in Port Alberni, on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada with his partner Ann. Alberni is an inspiring place to live, being surrounded, 360 degrees, by mountains.... read more


D.F. GRAY | Rathtrevor Strollers

Pastel on Paper
18" x 24" Framed

Daniel Francis Gray was born in Vancouver 1947, working and exhibiting in soft pastel since 1975...... read more


KAREN MACRAE | That's Me In The Middle

Oil on Canvas
12" x 12" Framed

Karen is a Comox Artist exploring and reflecting... read more


KAREN MACRAE | Westcoast Shore

Acrylic on Canvas
14" x 12" Unframed

Karen is a Comox Artist exploring and reflecting... read more


KAREN MACRAE | Cadenza

Dye on Silk
12" x 16" Framed

Karen is a Comox Artist exploring and reflecting... read more


KAREN MACRAE | Trillium #1

Dye on Silk
9" x 12" Framed

Karen is a Comox Artist exploring and reflecting... read more


PATRICIA M. MANSELL | Marshland's Wader

Acrylic on Canvas
18" x 24" Framed

PATRICIA M. MANSELL says "One of the strengths of wildlife art is its ability to tell stories. In my paintings I try to bring out the individuality of each animal as it goes about its everyday life. I portray many endangered animals, hoping that bringing them to life in my art will raise awareness of how close we are to losing them.” .... read more





PATRICIA M. MANSELL | Nightwatch

Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24" Framed

PATRICIA M. MANSELL says "One of the strengths of wildlife art is its ability to tell stories. In my paintings I try to bring out the individuality of each animal as it goes about its everyday life. I portray many endangered animals, hoping that bringing them to life in my art will raise awareness of how close we are to losing them.” .... read more





MIRIAM MANUEL | Summer Solitude

Oil on Canvas
18" x 24 " Unframed

JILLIAN MAYNE | Found Magic

Acrylic on Cradle Birch Panel
24" x 30" Unframed

I've always loved to draw and paint. Make things. Change things. Arrange things. I love an elegant line..... read more


JILLIAN MAYNE | Yellow Blue Red

Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24" Unframed

I've always loved to draw and paint. Make things. Change things. Arrange things. I love an elegant line..... read more


ANN McIVOR | Flight

Acrylic on Canvas
40" x 30" Unframed

ANN McIVOR is a freelance artist who has been drawing since she could hold a pencil, taking naturally to drawing people. Mostly self taught she also enjoys digital art and has illustrated children's books. Ann is a graphic designer but her first love is portraiture, and now painting too. She currently resides in Port Alberni, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada.

ANN McIVOR | Bear Stare

Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 12" Unframed

ANN McIVOR is a freelance artist who has been drawing since she could hold a pencil, taking naturally to drawing people. Mostly self taught she also enjoys digital art and has illustrated children's books. Ann is a graphic designer but her first love is portraiture, and now painting too. She currently resides in Port Alberni, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada.

SHANNON McWHINNEY | Wrung Out

Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24" Unframed

SHANNON McWHINNEY is based in Ucluelet along BC's most western shoreline. She has a deep connectin to the west coast and takes endless inspiration from the wildlife and .... read more



EMMA PAVELEY | Frosty

Oil on Canvas
20" x 24" Framed

EMMA PAVELEY has always been drawn to the arts. She started drawing at a young age, with the gentle guide of her parents and artist grandmother who told her “.. for inspiration I simply needed to find beauty in my surroundings.” .... read more



MARK PENNEY | Huu Mees (Ancient Cedar)

Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 48" Unframed

MARK PENNEY is a Ucluelet Artist with a strong interest in the natural world. With the recent closure of his long running Mark Penney Gallery he has devoted himself more towards producing his creative works..... read more



JUDITH RACKHAM | Conversation

Oil on Canvas
12" x 24" Unframed

JUDITH RACKHAM was born in England. The opportunity to attend art school, specializing in pattern design, let to employment in the design studios of Josiah Wedgwood and sons.... read more


JUDITH RACKHAM | Carving A Masterpiece

Oil on Canvas
14" x 18" Unframed

JUDITH RACKHAM was born in England. The opportunity to attend art school, specializing in pattern design, let to employment in the design studios of Josiah Wedgwood and sons.... read more


JUDITH RACKHAM | Waiting For High Tide

Oil on Canvas
20" x 20" Unframed

JUDITH RACKHAM was born in England. The opportunity to attend art school, specializing in pattern design, let to employment in the design studios of Josiah Wedgwood and sons.... read more


JUDITH RACKHAM | Blue Bliss

Oil on Canvas
8" x 8" Unframed

JUDITH RACKHAM was born in England. The opportunity to attend art school, specializing in pattern design, let to employment in the design studios of Josiah Wedgwood and sons.... read more


JUDITH RACKHAM | Rainy Day Installation

Oil on Canvas
20" x 20" Unframed

JUDITH RACKHAM was born in England. The opportunity to attend art school, specializing in pattern design, let to employment in the design studios of Josiah Wedgwood and sons.... read more


TODD ROBINSON | Kelp Swirl

Sandblasted Glass & Copper
24.5" Diameter Framed

Todd Robinson is a self-taught artist currently living & working out of his studio in Port Alberni, British Columbia..... read more


TODD ROBINSON | Coastal Forest Spirit

Steel & Cedar
24" Diameter

Todd Robinson is a self-taught artist currently living & working out of his studio in Port Alberni, British Columbia..... read more


SUSAN SCHAEFER | Circle Around

Acrylic on Canvas
10" x 20" Unframed

Susan Schaefer was born in Saskatchewan. She began her passion for colour and art at an early age. After graduating from high school, she headed out west. With an ongoing thirst for artistic..... read more


SUSAN SCHAEFER | Ocean's Edge

Acrylic on Board
10" x 10" Unframed

Susan Schaefer was born in Saskatchewan. She began her passion for colour and art at an early age. After graduating from high school, she headed out west. With an ongoing thirst for artistic..... read more


SUSAN SCHAEFER | Waterways 1

Acrylic on Board
10" x 10" Unframed

Susan Schaefer was born in Saskatchewan. She began her passion for colour and art at an early age. After graduating from high school, she headed out west. With an ongoing thirst for artistic..... read more


SUSAN SCHAEFER | Waterways 2

Acrylic on Board
10" x 10" Unframed

Susan Schaefer was born in Saskatchewan. She began her passion for colour and art at an early age. After graduating from high school, she headed out west. With an ongoing thirst for artistic..... read more


SUSAN SCHAEFER | Waterways 3

Acrylic on Board
10" x 10" Unframed

Susan Schaefer was born in Saskatchewan. She began her passion for colour and art at an early age. After graduating from high school, she headed out west. With an ongoing thirst for artistic..... read more


MARLA THIRSK | Under Watchful Eyes

Acrylic on Canvas
36" x 48" Unframed

MARLA THIRSK has been a part of the arts scene on the West Coast of Vancouver Island for close to 40 years. She is a recognized Artist of the area and carries the title of “Uclulet’s Artist” with pride. She says “I am fearless in my approach to my Art... read more


GORDON WILSON | Lovesick Lake

Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 20" Unframed

My approach to painting is to find a possible subject and transform it into a fluid, colourful and energetic artwork. Once the initial composition .... read more


TAMAS ZALATNAI | Solstice Summer

Bronze
8" Round

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