Heather Hollingsworth

Heather was first introduced to watercolour painting in high school by one of her teachers. Right away it seemed like a natural fit. She always liked the way the white of the paper could make the colours and highlights so vivid and real. During her time studying graphic design at the Fraser Valley College she developed many skills, which till this day, she accredits as playing a monumental role in her art. 

Joan Hiram

 Joan has always been interested in all kinds of art. In high school she had a very good art teacher who let her help paint scenery for the school plays. This led to a life long interest. After Joan graduated she spent six months at Long Beach City College learning pottery and watercolour. For many years she worked as a freelance artist before moving to Christina Lake in the nineties. It was here that she met the Christina Lake Group of Seven and continued to use her talents to create stunning visuals of the area. Joan has been in love with art for seventy years and still to this day is passionate about every piece she creates.

Julie Thomas

Laura P. Gray

Leaving her lengthy career as a registered Nurse, Laura believes there is a strong link between feeling excited about what we are do in our lives, and our health and well-being. Her goal remains to slow down to look more closely at light and colour, and attempt to create a piece of artwork for the pure joy of doing it.

Nicole Rose Hobbs

Growing up in Northern B.C. Nicole spent most of her childhood outdoors. This developed into her great appreciation for nature and her inspirations. Throughout high school, Nicole found interest in many forms of art, but it was only on a trip to Mexico where she was invited to paint a picture, did she fall in love with the colours and styles of painting. Upon returning to B.C. Nicole found new perspectives when appreciating the contrasts of the wilderness. Her aim, through her art is to provide an experience and to paint through her senses.

Richard Reid

 Richard is an internationally renowned painter who received his BFA at the University of Manitoba in 1955. He has worked in Mexico, as well as Europe for several years, then returning to Canada in 1964. In the 70’s, he worked as an Assistant Professor and Chair of the BFA program at UBC. Richard has had his work internationally and nationally exhibited, all over Canada and the US. He has received various awards from the Canada Council of Arts including being inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. 

Rose Beattie

 Rose has been an artist since a young age. Like most children she was motivated to create art because she enjoyed it. Today, while she still has the same enthusiasm, she is driven more by the nuances and challenges that every new painting presents her with. Rose’s influences are bountiful. She points to the Group of Seven, a local group of painters, as being her most prominent. Rose is mainly self- taught with some help from literature and workshops. She recalls her most interesting and rewarding workshop as being one she took in Hawaii on the aspects of negative painting. Rose continues to push herself everyday as it is her aim to master the very difficult medium of watercolour painting.  

Ruth Murphy

Ruth was introduced to many different art forms as a child, all of which excited her and inspired her to pursue them further. Her influences have been and still are the Impressionists, Monet, Renoir and Degas; the old masters, Michelangelo and Da Vinci. Ruth has recently developed a fascination with past and present Asian art. She has received no formal training outside of a few workshops. Ruth continues to learn and study everyday as she is has always been interested in new and different ideas. Ruth simply has a desire to create. 

Shannon Thorpe Frederick

Shannon finds inspiration for her artwork by spending time outside, appreciating nature. She uses bold colours that make her feel happy and uplifted. She is a self taught artist who has been painting and selling her art for over a decade.

Stephanie Gauvin

Stephanie was born in Quebec, Canada and from an early age, demonstrated a keen interest in illustration. She earned a Fine Arts degree in 1989 and after which the mountains of Canada’s west coast called her adventurous spirit. Being an avid skier, she settled into the quaint mountain town of Rossland, British Columbia. Gauvin has been painting professionally for ten years. Focusing on acrylic painting, this energetic woman’s work is indicative of her love for the outdoors. Gauvin’s bold use of composition, exciting choice of colour, and warm tones mark her self-taught style.

Wanda Parker

Firefly Creations

Wanda believes that art is very subject to the observer, their emotions and views of the world. Her art is in a constant state of flux and has no set style as she like to use various materials and ideas when creating.