Autumn Skye

“I believe that artwork has the potential to be maps which can help guide humanity forward into new and positive ways of seeing and being. I offer my artwork as a mirror, both an intimate personal reflection and a grand archetypical revelation. Within these visions, may each viewer recognize their own sacred heart and cosmic divinity, and remember the innate grace that dwells within.”

Autumn Skye’s acrylic and oil paintings weave together refined realism, iconic symbolism, and etheric glow. She teaches and exhibits worldwide, and otherwise paints and thrives on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of BC, Canada. Considering herself immensely blessed, Autumn Skye strives to support others through creative empowerment and the perpetuation of inspiration.

Brian Romer

“For over forty years, I have painted the place that I know and love, the Sunshine Coast. Although an abstract artist when I was younger, I now paint in what I call the Canadian landscape tradition. This means paying attention to the natural beauty of our land, but also trying to clearly express my interpretation of its essence and spirit. I paint almost everyday, mostly smaller paintings, so that I can capture the moods, colours, weather, and seasons swiftly and spontaneously. Some of these later become larger works in the studio, but my first love is to start quickly, paint faster and finish before any second thoughts occur. I hope my strong love of the Sunshine Coast is clearly evident in all my paintings.”

Brian Romer was born in Vancouver quite some time ago and began to paint at a very young age with encouragement from a father who loved fishing and painting. Preferring to clean brushes to salmon, Brian misspent much of his youth under the unfluence of abstract expressionism.

He studied under Miss Wilcox at Magee High, receiving an “A” in Art 10 and 12 (with a slip to “B” in grade 11 after discovering young girls and old motor scooters.) He then went south to the University of Oregon, eventually receiving a Master’s Degree (in business, of all things) and subsequently lived and worked in Montreal, New York, Calgary, and Edmonton before finally making his way back to the West Coast. Time has definitely mellowed Brian, and his abstracts have become much more representational in an attempt to capture the natural beauty of his world.

Brian paints just about every day in his Sunshine Coast studio, and whenever possible, on an 8″ x 10″ board on his lap amongst the trees. His works have been shown in various locations over the years, primarily above the bed, behind the piano, and down the entire length of the front hall.

Having taken himself far too seriously throughout his previous life, Brian is now determined to keep his art fun. Although, truth be told, at his now rather advanced age, he often paints quite furiously, in what will undoubtedly prove to be a futile attempt to get them all done.

Claire Folstad

“Love truly is all the little things woven into a big beautiful life.”

Claire’s unique style of fused glass combines vibrant life and movement. Her love of natural elements, texture, and reflection are dominant in her work. From Artisanal bowls to stand alone sculptures & mixed media pieces, Claire seeks to express freedom, gratitude, and meaning within the glass itself.

E. A. Evans

“My artistic mission is to sensitize viewers to the fragile beauty of nature and the wildlife it supports in the hope that those who engage with my art will be inspired to help conserve this precious resource.”

Evans is a visual storyteller who uses brush, paint and canvas to captures special moments. She developed her “Brickilism™” painting style to showcase landscapes, seascapes, animals and nature in North America. She attended art school at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art in the 1960’s where she was taught, mentored and befriended by one of Canada’s art legends, Arthur Lismer, a founder of the “Group of Seven.” As a scholarship student she studied at the Banff School of Fine Arts and was awarded a Senior Certificate in Painting from the University of Alberta.

Her professional art career was launched in 1964 when she began exhibiting her work at a commercial gallery in Montreal. During her career she’s exhibited in numerous commercial and public galleries and has a large group of prestigious collectors, including UNICEF, Save the Children Foundation, Governments, Corporations and Celebrities. In 2022 she was named Artist of the Year by the Nature Trust of B.C.

She’s an elected member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Artists for Conservation and the Canadian Society of Artists where she regularly participates in group exhibitions.

In 2009 Elizabeth moved to the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia where she continues to paint.

Joelly Cright

“To live a life in a state of love is a gift… but to live with love AND art? What could be more divine? Both love and art allow us to leap, to expand all the way and to curl right up, to sleep soundly, and reach inside deeply for clear insight. They can both guide us to make a friend of our fears, and manifest our dreams. Both can be powerful, both touch the heart of us. Love and art can leave us floating airily, or as weighted as a black cloud sky. And if we are fortunate enough to be lifted by both, well, this moment in time for me… near elysian!

Love and art, if true and good, are unlikely forgotten, for they make their home right in our soul.”

Joelly Cright was born in 1970 in Kirkland Lake Ontario. She was exposed to art throughout her life via her mother Louise, a prolific artist in her own rite, who always included Joelly in any art courses in which she participated; none more influential than the summer intensives of Junior School of the Arts in Northern Ontario (JSANO). Joelly went on to professional modern dance, having graduated from The School of the Toronto Dance Theatre’s professional training program, and has studied painting under Robert Bateman among others. Presently Joelly is interested in the process of ageing, decay in life, and its effect on our relationship to beauty.

Joelly’s two distinct styles approach these themes in fundamentally different ways. Starting with her realistic yet deconstructed fauna series, which is an ode to her deeply held love of non-human animals, and draws attention to the perils they face in the modern world rife with speciesism. Her work in the fauna series serves to support organizations that are dedicated to protecting these animals and their environment.

On the other side of the coin is the abstract floral series, remarkable for their bold, loose, gestural brush strokes over gauzy washes, and for their striking, feminine impact on the viewer. These florals are here as tribute to her beloved mother Louise, who is travelling into a thicket of Alzheimer’s. These flowers are there to line what might be a lonely path.

Lori Morris

“I believe beauty in nature is one of the ways Jesus shows his love to us. Also how cool is it that the same God who created the mountains, oceans and galaxies, thought the world needed one of you too!”

My name is Lori Morris and I am an acrylic landscape painter of sunny coastal scenes. My creativity is greatly inspired by visiting real coastal landscapes on the Sunshine Coast and then painting them. Being outdoors is a real refreshment for me and then recreating the scenes on canvas is amazingly therapeutic as well. I sincerely hope that the love and care of our creator come through to anyone who comes across my work.

Peter R Nicholls

“The meaning of life is love.”

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Shain Jackson

“I have always been mesmerized not only by the beauty of Coastal art but also its meaning. Our history, culture, and even our laws are codified into these pieces. I’m hoping someday my artistic career will be described as having explored this meaning and furthermore evolving it in order to strengthen our Indigenous societies.”

Shain Jackson is Coast Salish from the community of Sechelt. He is a lawyer who has represented the interests of Indigenous communities and organizations throughout British Columbia in relation to a broad array of issues. After years devoted to the legal profession Shain has taken a break to follow his passion as an artist.

Artistically, Shain works in Coast Salish design. As he has continued to develop his own artwork to a higher level, he has had the privilege of collaborating with many amazing local artists. Along these lines Shain has devoted much of his time to the protection of artists’ rights.

Currently Shain is the President of Spirit Works Limited, an Indigenous owned, operated and staffed company focused on the design, production and distribution of Indigenous artwork such as jewelry, bentwood boxes, paddles, and building.

Shain has always taken very seriously his responsibilities not only to his own community, but to the urban Indigenous community at large. Further to this, through his company Spirit Works, Shain: has developed programs aimed at providing employment and training to Indigenous youth; donates space, equipment and expertise to Indigenous artists in need; consistently donates time and artwork to numerous charitable organizations; has designed and facilitated workshops aimed at providing cultural teachings for at-risk Indigenous youth; and much more.

Sherri Pregitzer

“The more we give love, the greater our capacity to do so. It is a good beginning practice to merely mentally wish others well in the course of the day. Love blossoms into lovingness, which becomes progressively more intense, nonselective, and joyful. There is a time when one ‘falls in love’ with everything and everyone they meet.” – Dr. David Hawkins

I’ve received a B.A. in Behavioural Science (Sociology & Psychology), but my continued studies have been as a student of Life, and a seeker of Truth. Through extensive travel and work in many different fields I have experienced varied cultures and walks of life. Along this journey my greatest passion and motivation have emerged. To “Know Thyself” and become evermore aware of the Oneness of a All continues to expand and spark joy in my heart. May you all be blessed and know Love within.

Stewart Jacobs

Stewart was born in 1958 and raised in North Vancouver, BC into the Squamish Nation.

He first started to carve with Fred Baker and learned from the other old masters. Stewart’s first throw was in 1979 when he was in high school. He passed by the pottery class and took a keen interest in what was being produced there. He enrolled in the class and his teacher encouraged him to put his Native designs on the pottery and he hasn’t looked back since.

In 1986 he formed the “Free Spirit Pottery” and has since concentrated on ceramic art. Aside from vases in all sizes, bowls, and plates, he also makes lamps, using the ceramic as a bottom. Stewart’s pottery is held in many private collections all over the world as many galleries carry his pottery. Stewart has become well known for brilliant colors and unique designs. Every pot that he throws has a very uplifting and unique quality which is enjoyed by all as each piece is an original work of art. Stewart’s pottery has earned positive recognition in a different art shows that he has been involved in.

When he isn’t busy with the pottery he enjoys playing in a rock and roll band. Stewart is very involved in sports as well and loves to teach children in his community.

Tyler Gentry

Tyler Gentry loves art because all the good women are gone and nowhere to be found.

Tyler Gentry is a local artist who grew up and enjoys living in Roberts Creek. His love for painting started in school and since maintained a curious focus on them. He has completed over one hundred paintings now. The paintings are story based themes with visionary elements. The forest is the most significant inspiration. Tyler’s latest body of works take many hundreds of hours to compose as he attempts to capture various essences of the life force communications. Only one painting a year can be currently created.

Tyler is a professional house painter by trade and has found a growing interest in building custom tiny homes, gardening, photography and art landscaping.

Zaan Claassens

“As a little girl in the 70’s I remember popular posters with the words ‘Love is . . .’ written in bubble letters: LOVE is . . . cute, fun, forever, sunshine etc. Now, I’ve come to experience love as commitment, compassion, intimacy, respect, support, understanding, compromise, communication, belief and hope. Love is so much more than just a four letter word.”

I was born in South Africa, and lived in both South Africa and Zimbabwe as a child.

In the early 90’s I graduated with a BA degree in Graphic Design from the University of Stellenbosch.

As an adult I have worked in Ireland, various parts of Canada, the Northern Mariana Islands and at The Cape of Good Hope. I draw inspiration from the beauty of the natural world. I adore water and attempt to capture its essence, paying particular attention to light, colour and detail.

My work is sold nationally and internationally – mostly online. Much of my time is also spent working intimately with clients on commissioned pieces for specific spaces.

Creating beautiful paintings and sculpture is my passion.