Amy is a painter and photographer who finds zen in the chaos of nature - birds, trees, sky, and water. Her work spans traditional photography, texture-layered images, and semi-abstract impressionist paintings, capturing fleeting moments and unseen emotions. Based on Vancouver Island, she often creates with her neighbour’s dog, Buddy, close by - convinced his input is essential. It’s complicated, and it’s what she does best.

Rumour Blunt is a student at NIC in the fine arts diploma, deeply interested in printmaking, ceramics and painting. His work is often inspired by insects and aquatic life; extinct and present, as well as a lucid form of everyday objects. He hopes to create more whimsy in everyone’s home.

With a passion for colour, imagery and pattern, I create textile art that blends quilting traditions with repurposed fabrics, crafting miniature landscapes and hand-stitched pouches that celebrate both artistry and sustainability. My free-form techniques involve recycling, layering, fusing, thread-painting, and embellishing.

Lynn is a Vancouver Island–based photographer captivated by fleeting, magical moments. Inspired by the rhythms of the wild - reflections, light, and delicate details - she captures the beauty of nature in its purest form. Shooting exclusively in natural light, Lynn embraces authenticity and stillness, revealing wonder in the most unexpected places without digital enhancement.

I have been a practising Fabric Artist for over 30 years … a career that began in northwestern Ontario and has migrated slowly westward bringing me to Comox in 2019. Over the past few years I have been experimenting with 3D work and mixed media collage.

Jennell creates unique artwork from her home studio in Courtenay, blending two distinct techniques: encaustic painting and cyanotype photography. In her encaustic work, layers of wax, tree resin, and pigment are fused with heat to create durable, textured pieces. Her cyanotypes, exposed to sunlight or UV light, often become “wet cyanotypes,” enhanced with water, vinegar, and other materials to achieve rich, layered effects.

Marianne is a West Coast Canadian mixed media artist born in Sweden. She is deeply influenced by her family heritage and creates evocative, dreamlike works in mixed media that are figurative, nature influenced and abstractly architectural. Her art emerges from her deep sense of longing for a world that is inclusive, equal and just; a world that is simple and kind.

Hi! My name is Natalie Evans. I am artist, living and working on my sailboat. My art reflects the beauty of this environment that surrounds us. I've always loved creating, and when I'm not painting, I enjoy drawing, practicing aerial silks, playing soccer, and most recently, roller skating. Thank you for supporting local artists like me.

Tresa moved to Comox in 2016 and discovered her passion for fused glass. Drawing on her background in various crafts, she creates vibrant pieces from hand-cut fusing glass, often incorporating murrini, dichroic glass, and mica. Each piece is carefully arranged and kiln-fired, sometimes multiple times. Tresa hopes her art brings as much joy to others as it does to her.

From Paris, France, Charley Farrero has worked as a ceramic artist since 1972. He studied Fine Arts in Regina, SK, and currently lives and works as an artist in Meacham, SK, and Courtenay, BC. “I am attracted by all ceramic processes. My sculptural ceramic pieces incorporate slip cast objects, hand-built additions, grout, ceramic frames and shards, commercial tiles and found objects. I did not adopt a school of thought or a trend. I had to invent one: my own voice."

Pam began painting after retiring and moving to Vancouver Island in 2012, fulfilling a promise to herself. Inspired by the island’s beauty, she finds joy and peace in creating art that stirs the imagination. Pam describes her style as “idea morphing,” focusing on evoking positive emotions rather than strict realism. Working with acrylics allows her to explore vibrant colors, playful textures, and whimsy in her work.

Bonnie is a professional ceramic artist who divides her studio time between Courtenay, BC, and Saskatchewan. This year, she’s creating whimsical pins and brooches featuring crickets, bees, and salmon. Each piece carries her signature playful style, celebrating the quirks and charm of the natural world. Bonnie’s work invites a closer look, encouraging joy, curiosity, and a smile.

Hélène Goulet, a retired classroom and resource teacher, now focuses on her artwork, including Zentangle, alcohol ink painting, watercolour, and calligraphy. Recently, she has been exploring alcohol inks to create landscape paintings, semi-abstract floral designs on coasters, and a range of handmade jewelry, trinket dishes, bookmarks, and cards. This past year Helene started offering zentangle inspired classes at the Black Creek Community Centre.

Linda is a Canadian artist based in beautiful Qualicum Beach, where her garden is a constant source of inspiration. Her vibrant acrylic paintings often feature colourful garden scenes and vases of bright blooms. She also experiments with watercolour, pastel, and mixed media, incorporating torn paper, fabric, yarn, and other found materials. Working intuitively, Linda begins with spontaneous lines or colours and lets each piece unfold naturally without a set plan.

Glenn produces a range of nature themed arts and crafts as part of the Sanctuary Craft Studio. You will find a bit of nature in everything he creates.

Karen, a lifelong artist with a background in graphic design, and education from UBC and Emily Carr, now resides in Comox, BC. Inspired by Japanese culture and the design world, she incorporates her love of color and nature into her work, ranging from representational to whimsical.

Jo likes to use a variety of mediums to explore the beauty of nature that we find at our feet: the tangled branches, leaves and rocks of a forest floor, the tidal pools on a rocky beach, or the ever changing mix of seaweeds, sealife and shells at the shoreline.

Lynn is a Vancouver Island artist who works primarily in acrylics, drawing inspiration from the beauty and wonder of trees and the natural world.

I have been in the Comox Valley since 2016 and started painting in 2017. I have worked in various mediums, as well as with cards, bookmarks, and various knitting and embroidering Christmas Ornaments. This is my first time doing a Giftables Show and I am looking forward to it.

Teresa Kachanoski is a multimedia artist from Quebec who has lived and worked across Canada. She began her artistic journey with plein-air painting and drawing, later earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, where she explored sculpture and printmaking. Currently, Teresa specializes in felt-making, creating sculptural and two-dimensional textile art and wearable pieces using wet and needle felting techniques.

Lori, an artist based in the Comox Valley, brings new life to reclaimed textiles through her art. Known for her thoughtful and transformative approach, she creates unique paintings, accessories, and home decor pieces that combine the beauty of slow stitching with sustainable practices. Each of her creations reflects her commitment to craftsmanship and environmental consciousness, inviting viewers to explore the delicate balance between art, utility, and the preservation of resources.

Sharon is an Exhibiting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists whose paintings are shown across Canada and internationally. Her work is energized, expressive, and dynamic, inspired by the challenge of capturing light, movement, and life. Using collage, acrylic, and a variety of mark-making tools on wood panels, Sharon layers, sands, and scrapes to create richly textured pieces that reflect her unique perspective on the world.

I am a potter from Gold River and I work with my husband in our studio, Island Clayworks. My work is inspired by nature and I incorporate leaf designs and florals through a technique called sgrafitto. I also add assemblage to work such as shells or more florals/leaves. I feel like the clay surface is a blank canvas ready to receive whatever embellishments I want to add. My work varies as I have many finishes I like to use, so I don't get bored making the same thing all the time.

I am committed to using mostly reclaimed and locally sourced wood. I use various woods, and I make numerous products in my home workshop, ie, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, sushi boards, coasters, coat racks, Christmas decorations. Because I use reclaimed wood, the process is lengthy and each product is an original design, and completely handmade. Each kitchen piece is finished with food safe mineral oil and wax.

Kim, a Cree artist from Lac La Ronge, SK, is a small business owner, beader, and mixed media artist. As part of the Sixties Scoop, she was adopted and raised outside her Indigenous community and is still on a journey of self-discovery. Her art, while not traditional First Nations work, allows her to explore and express her Indigenous identity.

I discovered paper quilling in 2019, just as I retired from teaching, and quickly fell in love with its diverse techniques, bold colours, and creative possibilities. Since then, I’ve created everything from small 5x7” pieces to large 36x36” works, as well as 3D figurines and ornaments.

These small sculptures are inspired by the myriad colours, textures and other-worldly forms in the ocean, on the coral reefs and on the shoreline. They are a reminder to us all of what we stand to lose as our environment is degraded, disrespected and devalued. Ceramics is a wonderful medium to bring these ideas to life in a tactile and visceral form. on

Laurie is a Comox Valley artist inspired by the natural world, abstracting form and color in her work. Her intuitive and playful process channels emotions and experiences, guiding each painting to completion. Primarily using acrylics, Laurie emphasizes color, texture, and layering through collage and mark-making. Enjoy her small paintings as individual pieces or in groups!

Marg is a fabric artist and instructor who has rediscovered her passion for weaving. She creates original tapestries on small looms, using a variety of yarns and embellishing each piece with recycled jewelry and trinkets, bringing unique character to her work.

I was introduced to quilting then Machine embroidery and also digitizing. I enjoy fabric arts and I’m busy creating new things. I’m also accomplished a photographer and create many of my fabric art from my photos which is also my passion I like to put in my own special spin on my work, usually different fabric materials to build an image which invites the viewer to venture into my world of expression.

I am a mostly-retired, crafty old lady who enjoys walking in the woods with my dog or swimming in the Salish Sea. I work with copper wire, semi-precious stones and beads to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. I also enjoy making decorative items such as sun catchers and little wire trees.

Jahzel Misner is a Courtenay artist who imagines whimsical worlds and animals — on canvas and in wood. Her wooden toys are inspired by Waldorf principles: simple, natural, and designed to encourage open-ended play and imagination. Each piece is handmade from cherry, maple, or walnut, then finished with food-grade oils and wood-burned details.

Pippa is a textile artist and quilter living in the Comox Valley. Her most recent work is inspired by her natural surroundings, and often includes found objects as well as hand-stitching. The textiles that she has collected over the last almost 50 years are always the starting place, inviting her to explore the endless possibilities of how to combine them in her original work.

My medium is acrylics on silk. The pieces are light-resistant and can be displayed in windows. My subjects are Vancouver Island nature scenes and my passion is colour!

Vancouver Island is Coby's home, where her passion for art continues to flourish. After balancing a career in the public sector with raising two children and exploring many art styles, she now spends her retirement happily creating art and enjoying her ever-growing family.

Thom produces a range of stained glass and fused glass artworks that are based on a nature theme. He is inspired by the natural beauty found in the Comox Valley.

Barbara is a Canadian glassblower based on Vancouver Island, BC, who combines glass with water, light, and plants to create unique outdoor living spaces. Each piece is handcrafted to complement gardens, whether as a striking focal point or a subtle accent. Trained by master glass artisans at Pilchuck Glass School, Red Deer College, and Pratt Fine Arts Center, Barbara draws inspiration from nature and her love of gardening, often spending spare time with her dog tending to her own garden in Campbell River.

Susan is a photographer and painter who works in watercolour, acrylic, and encaustic. With a special love for whales, her work reflects a diverse range of influences and techniques. She aims to create pieces that will bring lasting enjoyment.

Karen received early training in Fine Arts in Ontario and the Comox Valley. After a long hiatus for family and a career in graphics, she has now retired and returned full-time to her painting. She uses her design skills and experimentation with mixed media materials to reflect both the whimsy of everyday life and her love of the natural world.

Rim is passionate about fibre arts and finds joy in creating with her hands. She loves knitting, sewing, and quilting, and often experiments with colour, pattern, and texture to bring her ideas to life. Her work reflects a playful curiosity and a deep appreciation for the beauty and versatility of fabric.

Elaine Smith’s paintings offer expressive freedom. Ethereal and richly layered, her abstract works invite viewers into a space where form is fluid, movement instinctive, and interpretation personal. Behind the spontaneity lies a disciplined practice developed through years of experimenting with materials, studying other artists, and refining what resonates. Drawn to translucence, layers, and texture, Elaine creates visual stories that evoke emotion and curiosity. Her journey into abstraction began with studying abstract expressionism, and from that moment, she was hooked by its limitless freedom.

Helena Spears is inspired by the connections we share with each other and the natural world. Working in printmaking, textile art, and jewelry, she often uses found and rescued materials to create something new. These earrings are made from reclaimed leather and ethically sourced Garry Oak from the Comox Valley—a collaboration with her husband, Joshua. Helena has lived in the valley with her husband, scruffy dog Vato, and fat cat Orca since 2012.

Terri Stelfox received her BFA from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2015, following her Fine Arts Diploma from North Island College in 2006. Along the way, she has lived in three provinces and raised two children while attending workshops at various institutions, including Red Deer College and Dedalo Studio in Italy. Currently, her main focus is on printmaking, emphasizing experimentation and technical processes in her work.

With a BA in Fine Arts from UVic, Valerie is a paper artist working in contemporary chigiri-e, a Japanese torn-paper collage technique. She finds “writing with paper” a relaxing and expressive process and also enjoys creating iris-folded cards. Valerie is co-owner of South Hollow Gallery and the ABB online store, and a two-time, long-term resident of the Comox Valley.

Bri is a Vancouver Island–based fine art photographer who finds inspiration along the ocean’s edge. Her work explores the beauty of wildlife, landscapes, and the ever-changing sea through both traditional and intentional camera movement (ICM) photography. With a focus on connection to nature and mindful creativity, Bri’s images invite viewers to pause, reflect, and experience the calm and wonder of the natural world.

Joni recently moved to the Comox Valley after many years in the Greater Victoria area. A certified art therapist, she has worked extensively in community support and is passionate about helping people express themselves creatively and find connection through art. Her colourful mixed-media pieces often include maps, sheet music, book pages, and touches of metal leaf inspired by her work and lived experiences. In her spare time, Joni enjoys music, cycling, gardening, and beach walks with her dog.

Cara Leanne loves to create bright and cheerful paintings. If you look closely, you’ll see paper collage adding unique elements of texture and detail. Collage papers are hand painted then individually torn and added to the painted canvas. Cara is a mixed media artist from the Comox Valley, inspired by gorgeous flowers, serene seascapes – even quirky chickens!

Jim creates unique, lathe-turned wood ornaments and small functional and decorative pieces, crafted from ethically sourced wood. Each piece is made from trees removed only due to storm damage or construction, honoring the natural beauty of the wood and giving it new life. With care and precision, Jim transforms these salvaged materials into one-of-a-kind items, blending craftsmanship with environmental consciousness.

Ilene, a local artist behind ‘Some Antics,’ discovered her passion for glass fusing through community classes. Starting with small crucibles in a microwave, she developed her skills creating jewelry and art pieces. Her curiosity and love for experimenting led her to invest in a larger kiln, where she now crafts popular scenes inspired by coastal mountains, ocean, and flowers. Each new piece brings her joy and excitement, as she continues to explore the possibilities of glass fusing.

Maggie Ziegler is a mixed media artist and graphic designer based in the Comox Valley. Inspired by the natural beauty of West Coast life, she blends painting, collage, and digital layering to create textured works full of movement and emotion. Guided by her mantra “Create Everyday,” Maggie approaches art-making as both discipline and joy - an invitation to explore, reflect, and connect with the world around us.