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IAN COOPER ~ www.transientvisions.com
With a visual style and technique that has evolved over the years with minimal formal training, pen & ink artist Ian Cooper's meticulously rendered fantasy illustrations will transport the viewer on an incredible journey into a world where a closer look can be very revealing.
KEN FRANCE
Born in Victoria, BC in 1948, Ken France graduated Mount View High in 1967 as the best art student. He travelled around North America as a close-up table magician. At 50, Ken retired from the road to devote time to his first love...coin piercing magic!
DWIGHT HILL
Recycled oak lies at the heart of artist Dwight Hill's craftsmanship. Old pallets, dismantled, planed, sanded & then cut on a table with a 20" scrollsaw, become wallhangings & trivets. Visit his wide selection of dragons, moose, elk, eagles, crosses and old Victorian art at his spot on the causeway.
MIKE HILL ~ www.westcoastwire.com
Nlaka'pamux (Thompson) First Nations' artist Mike Hill's jewelry-making skills employ many varied tools and techniques. His creations incorporate leather work in the traditional South American style, silver smithing, a modern approach to wire work, and semi-precious stones and rare fossils.
ESET LEKU
An Albanian from the Republic of Kosova, Eset Leku graduated art college in Prishtina in 1973/74. He came to Canada in 1999, and took college courses in drawing figures and watercolouring in Victoria, and began drawing portraits in Bastion Square. Since 2004, Eset has continued to draw on the causeway.
DEAN LEWIS ~ caricaturefun.blogspot.com
The wonderful parade of humanity along the causeway provides the inspiration for caricaturist Dean Lewis' humorous portraits that by his definition depend upon "a wider margin of error." Ask about his "grumpy old men discount."
MARTIN MACHACEK ~ www.martycultural.com
Painter Martin Machacek was born and raised in the Czech Republic in the city of Prague. With his architectural drawing skills, craftsmanship and attention to detail, Martin uses fluid, soft lines to mimic natural gestures and subtle movement, giving the buildings he portrays a fresh energy, to be seen and appreciated in a different light by the people who pass them every day.
ANTONY MARCANO ~ www.freshsilver.com
Famously unknown artisan Antony Marcano's incomparable uniqueness, bent personality, and whimsical jewelry designs continue to blow minds and create conversation. You may encounter cosmic eggs, flying pigs, figments of your imagination or a pink elephant among the hand carved and cast creations.
JAMES MORROW ~ www.ammolitegems.com
Birthed in 1958 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, James Morrow grew up in Rothesay N.B. spending summer days on the time-sculpted beaches of Fundy Bay. James works for and within real time and has not been spoiled in thought or realm for the almighty pain of the modern hedonist.
PETER ROBERTSON ~ www.westcoastartgroup.com
Painter Peter Robertson specializes in realistic images of local landmarks. He also ventures into surrealistic images when the mood strikes, including black pen-and-ink collage-musings (the most popular of which so far has been a 1960s collage including John Lennon, JFK and Jackie Kennedy Onassis).
JAY & ROBIN SEAGRAVE-PEEL ~ www.spraycanman.ca
Twin brothers Jay & Robin Seagrave-Peel first picked up spray painting in Key West, Florida and have worked at it all over North America. They currently can be found on Victoria's inner harbour causeway, creating their celestial lunar landscapes, using only scrap paper and high gloss enamel spray paint.
NORMAN SOO
portrait artist
IAN COOPER ~ www.transientvisions.comWith a visual style and technique that has evolved over the years with minimal formal training, pen & ink artist Ian Cooper's meticulously rendered fantasy illustrations will transport the viewer on an incredible journey into a world where a closer look can be very revealing.
KEN FRANCEBorn in Victoria, BC in 1948, Ken France graduated Mount View High in 1967 as the best art student. He travelled around North America as a close-up table magician. At 50, Ken retired from the road to devote time to his first love...coin piercing magic!
DWIGHT HILLRecycled oak lies at the heart of artist Dwight Hill's craftsmanship. Old pallets, dismantled, planed, sanded & then cut on a table with a 20" scrollsaw, become wallhangings & trivets. Visit his wide selection of dragons, moose, elk, eagles, crosses and old Victorian art at his spot on the causeway.
MIKE HILL ~ www.westcoastwire.comNlaka'pamux (Thompson) First Nations' artist Mike Hill's jewelry-making skills employ many varied tools and techniques. His creations incorporate leather work in the traditional South American style, silver smithing, a modern approach to wire work, and semi-precious stones and rare fossils.
ESET LEKUAn Albanian from the Republic of Kosova, Eset Leku graduated art college in Prishtina in 1973/74. He came to Canada in 1999, and took college courses in drawing figures and watercolouring in Victoria, and began drawing portraits in Bastion Square. Since 2004, Eset has continued to draw on the causeway.
DEAN LEWIS ~ caricaturefun.blogspot.comThe wonderful parade of humanity along the causeway provides the inspiration for caricaturist Dean Lewis' humorous portraits that by his definition depend upon "a wider margin of error." Ask about his "grumpy old men discount."
MARTIN MACHACEK ~ www.martycultural.comPainter Martin Machacek was born and raised in the Czech Republic in the city of Prague. With his architectural drawing skills, craftsmanship and attention to detail, Martin uses fluid, soft lines to mimic natural gestures and subtle movement, giving the buildings he portrays a fresh energy, to be seen and appreciated in a different light by the people who pass them every day.
ANTONY MARCANO ~ www.freshsilver.comFamously unknown artisan Antony Marcano's incomparable uniqueness, bent personality, and whimsical jewelry designs continue to blow minds and create conversation. You may encounter cosmic eggs, flying pigs, figments of your imagination or a pink elephant among the hand carved and cast creations.
JAMES MORROW ~ www.ammolitegems.comBirthed in 1958 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, James Morrow grew up in Rothesay N.B. spending summer days on the time-sculpted beaches of Fundy Bay. James works for and within real time and has not been spoiled in thought or realm for the almighty pain of the modern hedonist.
PETER ROBERTSON ~ www.westcoastartgroup.comPainter Peter Robertson specializes in realistic images of local landmarks. He also ventures into surrealistic images when the mood strikes, including black pen-and-ink collage-musings (the most popular of which so far has been a 1960s collage including John Lennon, JFK and Jackie Kennedy Onassis).
JAY & ROBIN SEAGRAVE-PEEL ~ www.spraycanman.caTwin brothers Jay & Robin Seagrave-Peel first picked up spray painting in Key West, Florida and have worked at it all over North America. They currently can be found on Victoria's inner harbour causeway, creating their celestial lunar landscapes, using only scrap paper and high gloss enamel spray paint.
NORMAN SOOportrait artist