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Image of a landscape painting by artist Maria Josenhans in front of the location she painted the art.

Explore Plein Air Painting with Maria Josenhans

An artist for nearly four decades and a passionate landscape painter, Maria Josenhans creates oil paintings both outdoors and in her North Vancouver studio. Her singular work plays back and...

Explore Plein Air Painting with Maria Josenhans

An artist for nearly four decades and a passionate landscape painter, Maria Josenhans creates oil paintings both outdoors and in her North Vancouver studio. Her singular work plays back and...

Everything to Know about Working Outdoors with Water Mixable Oils

Everything to Know about Working Outdoors with ...

Discover the working qualities of Cobra Oils and the benefits of working with water mixable oils for plein air (outdoor) painting.

Everything to Know about Working Outdoors with ...

Discover the working qualities of Cobra Oils and the benefits of working with water mixable oils for plein air (outdoor) painting.

Explore Indigenous Art – Robert Davidson

Explore Indigenous Art – Robert Davidson

Robert Davidson Haida and Northwest Coast art originates from nature. The more I see natural shapes, the more I realise the art form came from there. I’m named after my...

Explore Indigenous Art – Robert Davidson

Robert Davidson Haida and Northwest Coast art originates from nature. The more I see natural shapes, the more I realise the art form came from there. I’m named after my...

Explore Indigenous Art – George Littlechild

Explore Indigenous Art – George Littlechild

George Littlechild The prominent theme of my work is First Nations history. I explore the effects of the colonial system, the government and its treatment towards Indigenous people here in...

Explore Indigenous Art – George Littlechild

George Littlechild The prominent theme of my work is First Nations history. I explore the effects of the colonial system, the government and its treatment towards Indigenous people here in...

‘Explore’ – The Nature of Indigenous Art

‘Explore’ – The Nature of Indigenous Art

This season we’re exploring our outdoor surroundings, opening ourselves up to the creativity nature ignites. For many Indigenous artists, nature is a prominent feature and inspiration. We caught up with...

‘Explore’ – The Nature of Indigenous Art

This season we’re exploring our outdoor surroundings, opening ourselves up to the creativity nature ignites. For many Indigenous artists, nature is a prominent feature and inspiration. We caught up with...

Explore Indigenous Art – Shawn Hunt

Explore Indigenous Art – Shawn Hunt

Shawn Hunt   I’m a Heiltsuk First Nation artist from British Columbia. Generally, I do a lot of sculpture and painting but I started out in the medium of jewelry....

Explore Indigenous Art – Shawn Hunt

Shawn Hunt   I’m a Heiltsuk First Nation artist from British Columbia. Generally, I do a lot of sculpture and painting but I started out in the medium of jewelry....