Tanya Bone’s masterful ability to work in a classical way is evident in her two new arrivals. Tanya grew up on the Canadian prairies and spent much of her childhood on her grandparents’ farm in Saskatchewan. Later, living in Vancouver, British Columbia, she methodically pursued her art training. She completed art studies at Emily Carr College of Art and Design, Langara College, and the Federation of Canadian Artists in Vancouver, where during her training she received Great Distinction Status recognition. Later, Tanya completed a full term at Watts Atelier of the Arts, San Diego, CA. Tanya is...
With spring around the corner, we are delighted to share the season’s inspiration by many of our talented painters and jewellers… enjoy these newest additions! Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest? Be sure to follow us for updates on new arrivals! Included in this Newsletter are new works by: Shinah Lee Andrea Russell Eunmi Conacher SHINAH LEE Poem of Childhood Oil on canvas 48 x 48 $3400 Shinah Lee’s natural talent for colour, texture and composition is palpable in her latest abstracted, botanical canvases. Your Morning Oil on canvas 48 x 48 $3400 View...
For 15 years, The Avenue Gallery has been in the midst of Oak Bay Village, attracting passersby with striking art works in its show window. This week, I dropped by for a visit with owner Heather Wheeler to talk about the past, present and future of one of Victoria’s premier galleries. Wheeler told me she grew up in a household where her mother was very creative, but Wheeler approached the world with a head for business. Beginning in the 1980s, she worked for Peter Dorazio, an entrepreneur who dominated the tourist shops on lower Government Street. At first, she was retail manager for his art shops:...
We are honoured to welcome Maria Josenhans to the gallery! Her impressionist seascapes beautifully capture the moodiness of our mist-laden shorelines. Fresh inspirations from our jewellers and painters, as well! Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest? Be sure to follow us for updates on new arrivals! Pictured at right: Dinghy at Low Tide by Maria Josenhans, oil on canvas, 24 x 36 Included in this Newsletter… Maria Josenhans Eunmi Conacher Gordon Scott MARIA JOSENHANS Quintessence Oil on canvas 24 x 30 $2900 Maria Josenhans has been practicing art for more than three...
As the workplace continues its metamorphosis from perhaps a stark cubicle maze to an engaging and comfortable environment, forward thinking companies are constantly looking for ways to revamp and invigorate their new spaces. Including art in the design of your work environment plays a key role in greatly improving client relations and employee morale. Read on for four points on the importance of art in the branding of a company’s image, creating an inspiring and productive environment for employees and a meaningful first impression on clients. Increases Productivity: We connect with art because it...
