Paddle up and see art being created right before your eyes!
Live painting with Sarah McDonald, Robyn Forsyth, Holly Mitchell, Bryony Dique, Dave Petko, Cary Lopes, Emma Doyle, Kate Zessel, Paulo Lopes, Victoria Saddleman
Find out more about the talented artists:
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Bryony DiqueBryony is a self-taught artist who moved to Whistler from the UK. She paints in a style combining hyperrealism and surrealism in gouache and acrylic, illustrates in graphite pencil and ink, and creates abstract pieces with alcohol ink. Her main passion is painting animals, and she is currently working on a half-face Canadian animal collection, including animals seen locally in Whistler, BC. Website: www.properartsy.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Properartsy Instagram: www.instagram.com/properartsy
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Cary LopesCary was destined to be drawn to art, having been surrounded by a long line of artists in her family. Originally born in Canada, Cary moved to Hong Kong, where she met her artist husband Paulo, and they now live together in Whistler. After a few years of teaching art at schools and painting commissioned pet portraits, she created Paintertainment, a company initially started by body painting a mountain biker for his race in Whistler. Paintertainment continued in the event world, building more and more elaborate costuming, wigs, wings, painting fantasy makeup, creation of the infamous hummingbird dress, and an array of other mystical creatures. Website: www.paintertainment.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/cary.campbelllopes Instagram: www.instagram.com/paint.with.cary |
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Dave PetkoDave turned 53 recently and is still very much a kid at heart, making art and finding “play” in everything he does. Over the decades, Dave’s artistic style has evolved dramatically from abstract expressionism and ‘pop art’ inspired imaginative caricatures to his latest works reflecting his appreciation for the rolling natural landscapes of his home in Whistler, BC. A quiet man in person, he exudes his expressions primarily through the bright colours and bold lines of his sketch pencils and paintbrushes. Dave is a tree-hugger and animal lover, passionate about mushroom foraging and exploring all corners of the forest, especially on his bike or hiking with his dog Frang. Website: www.davepetko.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DavePepePetko Instagram: www.instagram.com/davepetko |
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Emma DoyleEmma is an artist, ceramicist, and teacher based in Whistler, BC. She studied art in the UK at Wimbledon Art College, Brighton University, and a traditional art school in Chelsea before moving to Whistler. Her artwork is full of intricate details, some with subtle textures that give a sense of depth to her works. Often using mixed media such as fine liner, watercolour, and pencil, she is inspired by the natural world and humankind’s influence. Website: etsy.com/uk/shop/Edoyledesigns Instagram: www.instagram.com/edoyleceramics |
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Holly MitchellHolly is a British Canadian artist living in Whistler, BC. Her art is inspired by the colours found in nature. She works mainly with acrylic paint as she loves blending and mixing colours on canvas. Many of her paintings are made by adding several layers of paint, then scraping parts back to create a rawness and depth to each design. While travelling in Australia, Holly learned about colour therapy and the unique response colour invokes for each person. Combining this knowledge, her love for colour, and inspiration from nature, she has created thoughtful colour palettes. Website: www.hollymitchellstudio.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/hollymitchell_studio |
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Kate ZesselKate Zessel is an artist located in Whistler, BC. She draws inspiration from the surroundings that she calls home. Capturing a mountain scene, animal, or shape within a complete image is her way of recounting one of her backcountry adventures. The mountains give her the subject matter of each piece. She hopes her art will connect with your memories of being in nature and resonate with the feeling of being completely immersed in the wilderness. Website: www.zesseldesigns.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/KateZessel Instagram: www.instagram.com/katezessel |
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Paulo LopesPaulo studied graphic design in Australia before returning to Hong Kong to work as a graphic designer. After two years of working at a company, he went out independently as an illustrator/designer. He then partnered with Cary Campbell Lopes to create Campbell Lopes Design, now known as Paintertainment. Website: www.paintertainment.ca |
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Robyn ForsythRobyn Forsyth, also known as Feral Nifty, is a painter, sculptor, and singer, often doing all three simultaneously. Website: www.feralnifty.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/feralnifty Instagram: www.instagram.com/feralnifty |
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Sarah McDonaldOntario-born but fell in love with the west coast, Sarah McDonald is inspired by the endless possibilities the outdoors brings. Having lived in Whistler for six years and now making Squamish, BC home, she brings to life the memories and moments from mountain living with heavy textures and acrylic mediums. Website: www.sarahmcdonaldartwork.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sarahmcdonaldartwork Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahmcdonaldartwork
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Victoria SaddlemanPart of the Lil’wat Nation, Victoria creates stunning jewelry using wood from fallen trees and branches. Sziktsút (Zik-Shoot) means Fallen Tree in the Lil’wat Nation Language. Instagram: www.instagram.com/sziktsut.creations
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