Art Vancouver

Passion Fruit by Anthony Tremm Influenced by observations he has taken from nature and through a process of deconstruction and manipulation, Anthony Tremmaglia removes their base essentials. What’s left are grand biomorphic sculptural images that hold human-like qualities. Weightless and isolated, these large-scale paintings become monuments; reinventing the space they occupy while allowing you to be encompassed and moved by their presence both physically and emotionally.... #VVAF #ArtVancouver #ArtVancouverExhibitors #ExhibitorFeature

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We’re so excited for all the online art classes we have coming up! They’re a great opportunity to connect with others, get creative, and safely learn new skills from home. This is our upcoming schedule: March 19th: Tsawwassen Landscape by Elena Nahum Leroy 6:30pm - 8:30 pm (PST). March 23rd: Shining Through by Lisa Wolfin 6:30pm - 8:30pm (PST). March 24th: Wave Palette Knife Painting by Sky Lilah 3:30pm - 5:30pm (PST).... March 24th: Still Life with Pears by Lauren Morris 6:30pm - 8:30pm (PST). Note: no experience is required for our classes but students must provide their own materials. For our full schedule, class descriptions and class sign up visit us here: https://vvaf.eventbrite.ca #artclass #onlineartclass #alcoholink #animation #paintingclass #Vancouverartist #Vancouverarts #VanVAF #VancouverVisualArtFoundation #artistsofvancouver #artlife #artinstruction #acrylicpainting #paletteknifeart #worldart #oilpainting

When I was a child, I knew I would be an artist, all my life. When I studied architecture here at the University of Cordova, I liked it so much that I did it for 25 years. But I never left my work in the arts. There has never been a moment in Guillermo Romero de la Arena’s life when he was not an artist. And that lifelong passion has grown into a career that has spanned several decades. Check out our latest blog post to read more about Guillermo Romero de la Arena’s talks about the freedom creating art provides him and the solace it offers. Continue reading here: https://www.vanvaf.com//artist-interview-series-guillermo-

Admiring all the forms and colours of the human body. Visit our Art @ Bentall gallery to enjoy and purchase Tori Swanson’s pieces. A few words from Tori: I received my certificate in Fine Arts at Langara College, in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I initially focused on the female form in line drawings. I remember attending my first drawing class and being in AWE of the bravery of the nude and curvaceous women posing so confidently in front of a class of students. I hung out in the ...back, afraid to make eye contact too long because I was so ashamed of myself and my own body. I can still remember to this day the moment I decided I was sick and tired of being sick and tired and I was ready to turn my life around. My artwork continues to evolve, and now my artwork focuses on the limitless boundaries and what it means to be human experiencing a spiritual way of living. My artwork poses perspective on what it means to grapple with our ego, and truly live our lives leading with our hearts. My process is very simple. Before I create a piece, I place myself in a meditative state and I allow myself to receive visions from the divine universe. I see in bold colours, and lines, and I paint it. Sometimes it takes me weeks, and most of the time, I can finish a painting within an hour or so, when I am totally connected. It is not me, Tori, the personality painting, I’m simply a source of divine inspiration to channel through me. I’m inspired by Frida Kahlo, and her unapologetic vivacious colours, and abstract artists like Basquiat who painted with expression with a certain raw and messy texture, and Picasso, who saw the world with a different perspective. See more

Our Art @ Bentall has new artwork up! Come visit our gallery anytime from Monday to Friday between 10 AM - 5 PM to experience it in person. We’re located inside Bentall Centre right across from Canada Post. Which piece are you excited to see in person?

Lost your art mojo or stuck for ideas? Try our online art classes from anywhere to get your creative mojo back when you feel uninspired. March 16th: Garden Flowers by Lisa Wolfin 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (PST). March 17th: Palm Tree Palette Knife Painting by Sky Lilah 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm (PST). March 19th: Tsawwassen Landscape by Elena Nahum Leroy 6:30pm - 8:30 pm (PST).... Note: no experience is required for our classes but students must provide their own materials. For our full schedule, class descriptions and class sign up visit us here: https://vvaf.eventbrite.ca #artclass #onlineartclass #alcoholink #animation #paintingclass #Vancouverartist #Vancouverarts #VanVAF #VancouverVisualArtFoundation #artistsofvancouver #artlife #artinstruction #acrylicpainting #paletteknifeart #worldart #oilpainting

Happy February to our Art Vancouver community! Let’s start this month off right by connecting and getting creative while staying safe at home. This is our online art class schedule this week: February 2nd: Kathy Van Gogh will be teaching Loose Watercolour Flowers from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. February 3rd: Sky Lilah will be teaching Sunset Palette Knife Painting from 3:20 - 5:30 pm. Later, Lisa Wolfin will teach The Trees that Live Beside the Sea, the first installment of a two-part ...class, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. February 5th: Elena Nahum Leroy will be leading Paint a Rooster with a Palette Knife from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Note: no experience is required for our classes but students must provide their own materials. Visit the link in bio for our full schedule, class descriptions and class sign up. . . . . #artclass #onlineartclass #alcoholink #animation #paintingclass #Vancouverartist #Vancouverarts #VanVAF #VancouverVisualArtFoundation #artistsofvancouver #artlife #artinstruction #acrylicpainting #paletteknifeart #worldart #watercolour #watercolourpainting

Buddha 3 on soft pastel on sanded paper by Sara Hansen Sara Hansen is a self-taught artist focusing on the pastel medium and currently resides in Vancouver. Originally from the small prairie town of Brooks, AB, Sara grew up drawing and oil painting from a very young age. She decided to leave traditional art to study computer animation and pursued a career as a CG generalist. It allowed her to work on over 20 movies and work abroad in New Zealand. After working in this fast-paced industry for many years, she found healing and comfort in traditional art again. She soon decided to pursue art after discovering her love for pastels. Her work is about exploring the vibrancy found in life.

The weekend is coming right up, but we all know it goes by way too fast. Get a head start on planning for next week by signing up for one of our online art classes! February 2nd: Kathy Van Gogh will be teaching Loose Watercolour Flowers from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. February 3rd: Sky Lilah will be teaching Sunset Palette Knife Painting from 3:20 - 5:30 pm. Later, Lisa Wolfin will teach The Trees that Live Beside the Sea, the first installment of a two-part class, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. ... February 5th: Elena Nahum Leroy will be leading Paint a Rooster with a Palette Knife from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Note: no experience is required for our classes but students must provide their own materials. For our full schedule, class descriptions and class sign up visit us here: https://vvaf.eventbrite.ca

Need some inspiration? You are at the right place. Being constantly inspired to create can sometimes be tough. But who says we should have to wait to be inspired? There are many people and living beings around the world that inspire others every day. All it takes is a little spark of imagination for creativity to grow. Here are the five tips for finding inspiration - nature, music, magazines, movies & TV, and podcasts that will inspire you to be exceptional and reach for the... stars! Continue reading here: https://www.vanvaf.com/post/sources-of-art-inspiration Don't forget to share with us the places, movies, or music that inspires you.

Want to share your art with the world? Art Vancouver is Western Canada's largest stage for Canadian and International artists. Visit the link in our bio to sign up to exhibit at our 2021 show now! *Note that BC health regulations will be followed during our Art Vancouver 2021. Please stay home if you are ill. https://www.artvancouver.net/exhibitors

Being an artist can be expensive especially when trying to acquire good quality materials. It also does not help that many of us have gone to an art supply store with the purpose of only getting one item and returning with a cart full of supplies and mediums. So, what do you do if you want to create beautiful artwork without it costing a fortune? To continue reading the full blog, visit our website: https://www.vanvaf.com/post/art-on-a-budget

We’re so excited for this week’s online art classes! We’ll be having back-to-back classes on Wednesday and Thursday night. First up, on November 18th, we’ll be joining Rose Tanner on Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to learn how to paint a bird portrait. This one is for all the nature lovers out there! Then we’ll be back the next day with our first palette knife art class, hosted by Sky Lilah. This exciting class will teach you to compose beautiful paintings with bright colors and ...rich textures. Check it out on November 19th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM on Zoom. Sign up for these, and many more upcoming classes, by visiting us on eventbrite: https://vvaf.eventbrite.ca Note: Students must provide their own materials.

Koi#1 Oil on Canvas by Martin Murphy Art I’ve always been an artist. Martin spent over 16 years at LucasFilm's Industrial Light and Magic as an award-winning digital artist creating dinosaurs, robots, and sets for some of the most iconic films such as Star Wars, Jurassic World, and Transformers. Currently, he continued his artist journey focusing on building a portfolio of his oil on canvas paintings. ... We're on the lookout for 2021* exhibitors! Come share your art with the world. Visit the link to sign up now! https://www.artvancouver.net/exhibitors *Note that BC health regulations will be followed during our Art Vancouver 2021. Please stay home if you are ill.

Basket On The Head. Most people in Africa use their heads to carry heavy loads Joseph Muchina is a full-time artist who was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. He is inspired by the late Mage and his distinctive personal style expresses the vibrant colour and atmosphere of the African culture. Joseph's artwork has been shown in exhibitions internationally including Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Denmark, and Kenya. Are you an artist the wants to share your art with... the world? We're on the lookout for 2021* exhibitors! Come share your art with the world. Visit the link in our bio to sign up now! https://www.artvancouver.net/exhibitors *Note that BC health regulations will be followed during our Art Vancouver 2021. Please stay home if you are ill.

Congratulations to Taisha Teal for selling the first painting at our new Art @ Bentall gallery! To admire or purchase more original art pieces, come visit the gallery located at Suite 305 in Bentall Centre between 10 AM - 5 PM Monday to Friday.

We hope everyone is finding safe ways to have fun while Covid restrictions are back in place. One of our favorite activities lately has been joining in on our online art classes! We are offering two classes this week, on Wednesday and Thursday evening. First, on November 25th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, we’ll be following along step-by-step as Lauren Morris teaches us how to let our creativity blossom. In this workshop, students will learn to paint a still life of flowers using acr...ylic paints. Next, on November 26th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, our founder Lisa Wolfin will be back with her alcohol ink workshop! This unique medium offers you the ability to create flowing textures in brilliant colours. No prior experience is required for either class, but students must provide their own materials. Sign up for these and many more classes through eventbrite: https://vvaf.eventbrite.ca

She walks alone! 1976 by Guillermo Romero de la Arena @guillermoromerodelaarena Guillermo Romero de la Arena is a professional artist based in Sierras de Córdoba, Argentina. Having attended the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the National University of Córdoba, Guillermo’ vast body of work embodies his degree-level study. He explores the use of vibrant hue, deep tone colours, and texture brush in his art works, bringing all the elements together and fuels the imaginat...ion. Interested in exhibiting at Art Vancouver 2021* happening from April 15 - 18 at the Vancouver Convention Centre? Sign up now: https://www.artvancouver.net/exhibitors Note that BC Government COVID-19 and health/safety protocols will be followed during our show. Stay home if you're feeling unwell.

Halloween is just a couple days away! A loved celebration for many, this holiday isn’t just about candy and costumes. It has a rich history and a strong cultural influence. Our latest blog post explores the meaning of Halloween with three individuals, each from different parts of the world, in order to understand how the celebration is interpreted in their culture and how it influences art. Continue reading here: https://www.vanvaf.com/post/halloween_artistic_expression

Today, we're taking a moment to remember those who fought and gave their lives to fight for our freedom. The ability to act, speak, and think however we want is a privilege that we should never take for granted. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay Artwork by the talented Shelley Brookes

River beat 1, acrylic on canvas painting by Jessica Freedman Jessica is a Victoria, Canada based contemporary painter. Her artworks evoke her desire to live life as art, in all its glorious and sometimes murky splendor. A former ballet dancer with a global outlook, Jessica's artwork is influenced by the languages of movement, culture, and kinship. In her current 'Modern Botanical' series, Jessica is exploring the coexistence between the urban and the verdure. Interested in e...xhibiting at Art Vancouver 2021* happening from April 15 - 18 at the Vancouver Convention Centre? Sign up now! https://www.artvancouver.net/exhibitors Note that BC Government COVID-19 and health/safety protocols will be followed during our show. Stay home if you're feeling unwell.

Playing Around with faces on arches paper by Tori "Hi, I’m Tori Swanson, and I’m an intuitive artist. I see in bold colours, and lines, and I paint it." Tori begins her artistic journey focused on the female form in line drawings at Fine Arts at Langara College in Vancouver. Her artwork continues to evolve, and now she focuses on the limitless boundaries and what it means to be human experiencing a spiritual way of living. Her artwork poses perspective on what it means to g...rapple with our ego, and truly live our lives leading with our hearts. We're on the lookout for 2021* exhibitors! Come share your art with the world. Sign up now: https://www.artvancouver.net//some-thoughts-on-self-promot *Note that BC health regulations will be followed during our Art Vancouver 2021. Please stay home if you are ill.

Did you have a chance to brighten up your week with our online art class last Wednesday? If not, don’t worry! We have many talented artists from our incredible Art Vancouver alumni looking forward to teaching their passion through this new and exciting online format. This week, we’ll be learning how to use alcohol ink with our founder, Lisa Wolfin. Alcohol Ink is a fluid liquid painting technique known for heavily saturated colour and beautiful dreamy movement. Join us on Oc...tober 28th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to learn how to create flowing textures in brilliant colours by signing up here: https://bit.ly/37HffZ1 We look forward to creating together! Note: students must provide their own supplies.

Portrait painting in oil on canvas by Carl de la Rosa. Born in 1962, Carl de la Rosa is a graduate from Christopher Columbus University (Veracruz, Mexico) with a Bachelor in Architecture. He immigrated to Canada in 1998. His published works include a wide range of medium ink, acrylic, oil, and watercolours. Interested in exhibiting at Art Vancouver 2021* happening from April 15 - 18 at the Vancouver Convention Centre? Sign up now! https://www.artvancouver.net/exhibitors... Note that BC Government COVID-19 and health/safety protocols will be followed during our show.

Looking for a colourful, free, rainy day activity? Visit our new Art @Bentall gallery at Suite 305 in Bentall Centre. We're open on Monday to Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM. Can't wait to see you there!

Iris-Mes Low describes her approach to landscape painting in our newest Artist Interview Series blog post. The landscapes created by Iris Mes-Low are stylized and simple, yet beautiful and vibrant. And while she has been working within her chosen style for years, for so long there was no name she had to describe it. It was through researching online other artists from around the world that she discovered the appropriate term: idealism... Continue reading here: https://www.vanvaf.com/post/the-idealist-landscape

Hanging Pink Amethyst Slab #AguirreRaeder Here is where I discovered the world of beautiful gems, minerals, and fossils. I was inspired to fuse design with these earth’s natural beauties, and so I set up a tent-covered workshop in my backyard to create this collection of pieces. Aguirre Raeder grew up at the coasts of Peru, the extraordinary natural beauty of the Amazon rivers and the fragility of the biosphere inspire him to start the journey as an artist to reinterpret ...the natural beauty in his artworks. Aguirre explores the different possible ways to weave connections between nature into his creative works. Currently, Aguirre chooses to continue his artistic journey and settles in Vancouver, in hopes of evoking an appreciation for the fruits and beauty of the natural world city's world of art and design. Interested in exhibiting at Art Vancouver 2021* happening from April 15 - 18 at the Vancouver Convention Centre? Sing up now: https://www.artvancouver.net/exhibitors *Note that BC Government COVID-19 and health/safety protocols will be followed during our show.

So, you have a spot in Art Vancouver. You know how you want to set up your walls and what work you will show. But what’s next? How do you drive to people to come see you and your work? Marketing yourself can seem daunting, but there are things you can do to help your art stand out. Find out how by reading our latest blog here: https://www.artvancouver.net//some-thoughts-on-self-promot

Looking to add a little colour to the middle of your week and learn a new art technique from the comfort of your home? Check out Vancouver Visual Art Foundation’s online art classes! Each month, we feature talented artists from our incredible Art Vancouver alumni to teach their passion through a new and exciting online format. On October 21st, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, we’re starting this series with Kathy Van Gogh, who will walk us through unique techniques with acrylic pain...t in Paint Your Own Monet. This one-of-a-kind class will be offered on October 21st, from 6:30 - 9:30pm. To sign up, check out the event here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paint-your-own-monet-tickets-12 On October 28th, we’ll be back with an alcohol ink workshop with our founder, Lisa Wolfin. Alcohol Ink is a fluid liquid, heavily saturated colour with a beautiful dreamy movement, painting technique and is also the name for colors based in alcohol. Join us on October 28th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to learn how to create flowing textures in brilliant colours by signing up here. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alcohol-ink-art-class-tickets-1 We look forward to creating together! Note: students must provide their own supplies.

Getting lost in the sparkling ripples of water @danynejohnston As an award winning Artist, Danyne finds many painting inspirations in the sparkling reflections of water and the lovely filtered light and rich shadows of the Forest. As a full time Artist, she enjoys translating inspirations to canvas by painting Plein Air or while working in her new shared studio. Danyne has paintings in private and corporate collections in 9 countries and exhibits in 8 to 10 Art shows a ye...ar. She is featured in Volume 4 of the Artists of BC. Interested in exhibiting at Art Vancouver 2021* happening from April 15 - 18 at the Vancouver Convention Centre? Sign up now: https://www.artvancouver.net/exhibitors Note that BC Government COVID-19 and health/safety protocols will be followed during our show. Please stay home if you're feeling unwell.

As an artist who recently moved to Vancouver, VVAF has introduced me to the art community in my new home. I am thrilled and grateful to participate in Art Downtown this summer, as it gives me the opportunity to showcase my work alongside inspiring, local artists. Jean Huang joined the VVAF community this year! Jean paints and draws stunning landscapes and bright abstracts in a variety of mediums, including acrylic, oil, pastel, ink and watercolour. Jean recently painted a c...olourful mural on Helmcken Street in Yaletown that explores how people inspire and shape each other. You can follow Jean’s artistic endeavours on Instagram @j3anhuang.art The local and international artistic community has been hit hard by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. To continue supporting our incredible artists, like Jean, we kindly ask that you donate to our Support Vancouver Visual Artist Fund: https://fundly.com/support-canadian-artists

Check out our latest blog post where we feature Lynn Li and traditional Chinese painting. Chinese ink painting on paper or silk has a long rich history. But when Lynn Li picks up the brush, there is a somewhat contemporary feel to her work. She blends in techniques and methods from other styles of painting in order to give her pieces a unique feel, one that still honours her heritage but also tries to find new ways of expression.... Visit the link in our bio to continue reading! . . . . #art #love #sketch #handmade #creative #artistsoninstagram #graphicdesign #inspiration #contemporaryart #artoftheday #artist #artlife #artistlife #artfair #abstractart #artcontemporary #vancouverart #vancouverartist #explorebc #vancouverlife #artaddiction #artistsofinstagram #photographersofinstagram #sculptorsofinstagram #galleriesofinstagram #instaart #instaphotography #vancouverlife #painting #gallery

Learn how to paint with Alcohol Inks, with artist Lisa Wolfin. October 28th, 6:30-8:30pm, online through Zoom. To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alcohol-ink-art-class-tickets-1