Stillness Woven in White by Lorna Dockstader at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Stillness Woven in White by Lorna Dockstader acrylic on canvas 24 x 30 $2100

As winter unfolds, our artists remain as active as ever! Impressive new paintings and sculpture to share with you… as always, variety abounds!

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Included in this Newsletter:

Lorna Dockstader
Bruce Edmundson
Richard Motchman
Carolyn Houg
Corre Alice
Denna Erickson
Digital Superimposing & ‘On Approval’

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LORNA DOCKSTADER

North Pacific Blues
Acrylic on canvas 36 x 36
$3550

Inspired by a late-May cruise through the Pacific Northwest, Lorna found quiet moments among the coastal waters and icebergs. She brings the same focus on simplicity and colour she applies to Canadian landscapes, exploring themes of purity, solitude and the calm certain places can bring.

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BRUCE EDMUNDSON

Tea Service
Vancouver Island Big Leaf Maple Burl 4 x 18 x 16
$700

“One of my family artifacts, from my mother’s side, was a tea service, of which only the tray has survived. Like many ‘heirlooms’ it is much more than its tangible presence; it radiates history and is a mnemonic for family lore.” – Bruce Edmundson

Veteran
Vancouver Island Big Leaf Maple Burl, Granite base 25 x 18 x 8.5
$1200

“Veteran is inspired by my days as a timber cruiser. In forest management a ‘veteran’ tree is defined by its characteristics such as its height, decay, cavities, or a dead and or broken top, regardless of its actual age. These features are often a result of damage from weather, animals, forest fires, lightning or even past forest management practices, all of which the tree has survived. They were usually much older than the stand of timber which they oversaw. From one point of view, they were unlucky, crooked, split, discoloured, and asymmetric; from another they were magnificent survivors. It was an occasion to come across these ‘vets’, and we did our best to maintain them.” – Bruce Edmundson

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RICHARD MOTCHMAN

Port Browning Harbour, Pender Island
Oil on panel 36 x 36
$2900

Born in Mombasa, Kenya, and raised in Penticton, BC, Richard’s artistic journey began at an early age. Inspired by his reading of Vincent van Gogh in his teens, he became determined to pursue a life in art. Richard went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts from the University of Victoria in 1982.

Land and Sea, Yellow Point
Oil on panel 28 x 28
$1900

Richard’s captivating nature paintings challenge traditional perspectives, drawing us into the delicate, tangled beauty of Vancouver Island’s undergrowth. His work encourages contemplation and offers a renewed appreciation for the often-overlooked details of our natural world.

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CAROLYN HOUG

Roll On
Ceramic 15 x 8 x 8
$700

Carolyn’s sculptures are whimsical and full of personality, often placing subjects in unexpected situations. Each piece invites us to pause and reflect on the shared connections between all living beings.

Hey, Is That a Flying Saucer?
Ceramic 16.5 x 5.5 x 8
$650

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CORRE ALICE

Send Me Roses
Acrylic on canvas 44 x 56
$4500

“I’m an admirer of flowers. Humbly attempting to capture even a smidge of their amazingness in paint on canvas.” – Corre Alice

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DENNA ERICKSON

Quiet
Oil on panel 48 x 26
$3500

Denna’s latest works reflect on the transformation of the soul and life’s obstacles, while celebrating our connection to nature and each other. A statement of love, hope, and care, her work invites quiet reflection and wonder.