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Juhli Caldwell
Juhli is a creative soul who has had many opportunities to learn a wide range of techniques for creating art, some self-taught, some through workshops and some through attending Emily Carr and some through being tutored.
She has won awards of excellence for her paintings which now can be found in Canada, the US and the UK.
Since moving to the beautiful and scenic town of Princeton BC, Juhli has found special inspiration in nature. Juhli is working with pine needles to make baskets and has switched from making large colourful abstract acrylics to small watercolours of local scenery. Juhli also has found a creative outlet using digital art to make note cards.
Juhli is a creative soul who has had many opportunities to learn a wide range of techniques for creating art, some self-taught, some through workshops and some through attending Emily Carr and some through being tutored.
She has won awards of excellence for her paintings which now can be found in Canada, the US and the UK.
Since moving to the beautiful and scenic town of Princeton BC, Juhli has found special inspiration in nature. Juhli is working with pine needles to make baskets and has switched from making large colourful abstract acrylics to small watercolours of local scenery. Juhli also has found a creative outlet using digital art to make note cards.
Justine Lustig
Justine Lustig is a self-taught ceramic artist originally from Outlook, Saskatchewan. She decorates her pottery with exquisite designs, each drawn individually with intricate detail. Her intention is for the items to elevate your daily activities into luxurious rituals. She makes each piece from a slab of clay (no pottery wheel is used) and draws the designs with liquid clay, and glazes with all food-safe materials she mixes herself.
Her design inspiration comes from her experience as a professional henna artist, and she loves drawing ideas from patterns in textiles, nature, and her Prairie roots.
Justine Lustig is a self-taught ceramic artist originally from Outlook, Saskatchewan. She decorates her pottery with exquisite designs, each drawn individually with intricate detail. Her intention is for the items to elevate your daily activities into luxurious rituals. She makes each piece from a slab of clay (no pottery wheel is used) and draws the designs with liquid clay, and glazes with all food-safe materials she mixes herself.
Her design inspiration comes from her experience as a professional henna artist, and she loves drawing ideas from patterns in textiles, nature, and her Prairie roots.
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Mark Redsky
Mark Redsky (Red Sky) is an Ojibway artist raised in B.C. He blends the Spirit of the stone with the Spirit of nature's creations. Each piece is unique as he handcrafts one utilizing only hand-tools in a time honoured tradition.
Mark buys his stone from suppliers who import Alabaster from Italy (White) and the USA (Translucent Orange & Pink) African Wonderstone (Blackish or Purple) as well as Soapstone from B.C.
Mark discovered his artistic talents in high school, and fell in love with stone in the early 1990's.
Originally from Kenora Ontario, Mark draws from his heritage and his love of nature for inspiration in his creations. His carvings have been widely welcomed by galleries and collectors of stone art.
Mark Redsky (Red Sky) is an Ojibway artist raised in B.C. He blends the Spirit of the stone with the Spirit of nature's creations. Each piece is unique as he handcrafts one utilizing only hand-tools in a time honoured tradition.
Mark buys his stone from suppliers who import Alabaster from Italy (White) and the USA (Translucent Orange & Pink) African Wonderstone (Blackish or Purple) as well as Soapstone from B.C.
Mark discovered his artistic talents in high school, and fell in love with stone in the early 1990's.
Originally from Kenora Ontario, Mark draws from his heritage and his love of nature for inspiration in his creations. His carvings have been widely welcomed by galleries and collectors of stone art.
Sandy Spring
Sandy grew up in the Okanagan and spent many years taking art classes and self study. She has painted off and on for most of her life as well as doing other forms of creative endeavors. After living in several places throughout Canada she has lived in Princeton for, with her husband Bill, for the past 20 years.
She prefers to work with watercolours focusing on people and animals. Much of her work is a result of commissions, which she accepts without any obligation to purchase.
Her paintings are found in many homes throughout British Columbia, Alberta and Arizona.
Sandy grew up in the Okanagan and spent many years taking art classes and self study. She has painted off and on for most of her life as well as doing other forms of creative endeavors. After living in several places throughout Canada she has lived in Princeton for, with her husband Bill, for the past 20 years.
She prefers to work with watercolours focusing on people and animals. Much of her work is a result of commissions, which she accepts without any obligation to purchase.
Her paintings are found in many homes throughout British Columbia, Alberta and Arizona.
Paula Pateman
I have been a professional artist, living in Princeton since 1976. The beauty that surrounds me in this gorgeous Okanagan town is an inspiration in all of my chosen arts. I am primarily a potter but divide my time between oil painting, watercolour and charcoal drawing.
I am also very deeply involved in fiber arts such as spinning, kitting, weaving, particularly in the blending of unique fibers such as Samoyed, Lama, Alpaca and Qiviut.
Stained glass and stained glass painting has a prominent position in my studio as well.
I love most arts and the vastly varied styles of such arts, and well continue searching out new and exciting things the art would holds for all of us.
I have been a professional artist, living in Princeton since 1976. The beauty that surrounds me in this gorgeous Okanagan town is an inspiration in all of my chosen arts. I am primarily a potter but divide my time between oil painting, watercolour and charcoal drawing.
I am also very deeply involved in fiber arts such as spinning, kitting, weaving, particularly in the blending of unique fibers such as Samoyed, Lama, Alpaca and Qiviut.
Stained glass and stained glass painting has a prominent position in my studio as well.
I love most arts and the vastly varied styles of such arts, and well continue searching out new and exciting things the art would holds for all of us.
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Alicia Hargrave
I have been in Princeton almost 20 years and have been beading the majority of that time. I enjoy working with a variety of mediums like hemp, leather, wire and glass beads or crystals. I have taught numerous kids and adult classes and look forward to more in the future. I find myself self in a meditative state when really working on a project that I enjoy.
I have been in Princeton almost 20 years and have been beading the majority of that time. I enjoy working with a variety of mediums like hemp, leather, wire and glass beads or crystals. I have taught numerous kids and adult classes and look forward to more in the future. I find myself self in a meditative state when really working on a project that I enjoy.
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Alanna Sheppard
My name is Alanna Sheppard. I have been living in beautiful Princeton for 11 years now. I have always been passionate about photography. It is my obsession! I started with taking photos of scenery. Living in Princeton has really inspired my passion for photography, everywhere I look is a potential gorgeous photo. Recently, I moved out of my comfortable zone and started taking portrait photos as well. I absolutely love capturing all the magical moments, from nature to people. Photography is the beauty of life captured.
My name is Alanna Sheppard. I have been living in beautiful Princeton for 11 years now. I have always been passionate about photography. It is my obsession! I started with taking photos of scenery. Living in Princeton has really inspired my passion for photography, everywhere I look is a potential gorgeous photo. Recently, I moved out of my comfortable zone and started taking portrait photos as well. I absolutely love capturing all the magical moments, from nature to people. Photography is the beauty of life captured.
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Rhonda Viau-Caron
Rhonda Viau-Caron is originally from Ontario but now calls Princeton home. Rhonda enjoys travelling and has experienced the wisdom of many accomplished artists through her travel and draws on that wisdom in her work.
Her art journey began when she discovered encaustic art while in Mexico. This art form has been practiced since early Egyptian times and is thought of as a medium without defined boundaries. Rhonda has travelled extensively to enhance and diversify her skills by attending weeklong encaustic workshops in Ontario, Ireland, France, Italy and Egypt.
During 2020, Rhonda began using mixed media to enhance her artistic journey. She uses mediums, such as paper, watercolours, collage, and rust to create in-depth art pieces that tell a story. Referred to as punk art by some, her pieces have been used to create opportunities for discussion, including during group therapy sessions.
Rhonda has learned how to diversify her art and has gained confidence to express herself. She continues to challenge her imagination and to showcase what is possible as she produces tactile pieces that encourage you to touch, smell and sense the depth of the art.
Rhonda Viau-Caron is originally from Ontario but now calls Princeton home. Rhonda enjoys travelling and has experienced the wisdom of many accomplished artists through her travel and draws on that wisdom in her work.
Her art journey began when she discovered encaustic art while in Mexico. This art form has been practiced since early Egyptian times and is thought of as a medium without defined boundaries. Rhonda has travelled extensively to enhance and diversify her skills by attending weeklong encaustic workshops in Ontario, Ireland, France, Italy and Egypt.
During 2020, Rhonda began using mixed media to enhance her artistic journey. She uses mediums, such as paper, watercolours, collage, and rust to create in-depth art pieces that tell a story. Referred to as punk art by some, her pieces have been used to create opportunities for discussion, including during group therapy sessions.
Rhonda has learned how to diversify her art and has gained confidence to express herself. She continues to challenge her imagination and to showcase what is possible as she produces tactile pieces that encourage you to touch, smell and sense the depth of the art.
Maki Kijitani
My name is Maki. I moved to Princeton in 2019 from Japan. I like living in Princeton. I’d like to introduce mizuhiki to the people in Princeton.
Mizuhiki is an ancient traditional Japanese craft that uses a special cord made from rice paper. The paper is tightly wound, starched and coloured.
Mizuhiki is meant to be a talisman to bring you luck or love by tying two hearts together.
These earrings are one of a kind, painstakingly crafted for you. I hope you enjoy having a piece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
My name is Maki. I moved to Princeton in 2019 from Japan. I like living in Princeton. I’d like to introduce mizuhiki to the people in Princeton.
Mizuhiki is an ancient traditional Japanese craft that uses a special cord made from rice paper. The paper is tightly wound, starched and coloured.
Mizuhiki is meant to be a talisman to bring you luck or love by tying two hearts together.
These earrings are one of a kind, painstakingly crafted for you. I hope you enjoy having a piece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
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Danny Coyne
Danny Coyne is a wildlife and nature photographer who was born and raised in Princeton BC. While growing up exploring the outdoors with his father, he developed a strong fascination for nature and wildlife. Danny now spends most of his free time with his wife, Marina Coyne, enjoying wilderness adventures that British Columbia has to offer. He is extremely passionate in creating awareness for wildlife conservation & environmental stewardship by capturing special wilderness moments through his camera lens. Danny goes to great lengths to capture wildlife in their natural habitats, while practicing ethical photography practices to ensure there is no stress put onto the animals while photographing them. Danny hopes his pictures will create a connection between the viewer and the wildlife he photographs. He is driven to help create understanding for the importance of science-based wildlife management practices to protect wildlife and their natural habitats.
Danny Coyne is a wildlife and nature photographer who was born and raised in Princeton BC. While growing up exploring the outdoors with his father, he developed a strong fascination for nature and wildlife. Danny now spends most of his free time with his wife, Marina Coyne, enjoying wilderness adventures that British Columbia has to offer. He is extremely passionate in creating awareness for wildlife conservation & environmental stewardship by capturing special wilderness moments through his camera lens. Danny goes to great lengths to capture wildlife in their natural habitats, while practicing ethical photography practices to ensure there is no stress put onto the animals while photographing them. Danny hopes his pictures will create a connection between the viewer and the wildlife he photographs. He is driven to help create understanding for the importance of science-based wildlife management practices to protect wildlife and their natural habitats.
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Barbara Gagnon
Barb has been active in the art scene for most of her adult life. She studied theatrical hair and makeup while living in California in the late 60's and early 70's and then moved back to Canada in 1971. Eventually moving to Powell River where she was an active member of the Arts Council, Potters Guild, and musical theatre.
While working as an Recreation Coordinator for 30 years, she included art in her resident therapy programs. Barb, along with Cora Li Leger, was invited to present one of these programs at the first Art and Dementia Workshops at UBC in 2005.
Barb has dabbled in many mediums and has enjoyed them all. She believes that everyone has the art gene inside. Some use it and explore it while others appreciate it.
Barb has been active in the art scene for most of her adult life. She studied theatrical hair and makeup while living in California in the late 60's and early 70's and then moved back to Canada in 1971. Eventually moving to Powell River where she was an active member of the Arts Council, Potters Guild, and musical theatre.
While working as an Recreation Coordinator for 30 years, she included art in her resident therapy programs. Barb, along with Cora Li Leger, was invited to present one of these programs at the first Art and Dementia Workshops at UBC in 2005.
Barb has dabbled in many mediums and has enjoyed them all. She believes that everyone has the art gene inside. Some use it and explore it while others appreciate it.
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Pamela Johnson
Pamela is a local Princeton artist who has tried many mediums, but always comes back to acrylic. Her work varies from brushwork to palette knife and many times combines them. She started her painting journey in the world of decorative art, enjoying soaking up all she could and teaching as well. Her art soon evolved into fine art on canvas, and with so many captivating creations to paint, she finds it hard figuring out what to paint! She definitely loves to do dog portraits as it brings much joy to the owners! Being a graphics artist her paints have been put on hold several times, but when she picks up a brush or palette knife, she is drawn very quickly right back to her canvas. She had applied her artistic talent to all kinds of surfaces including walls, garage doors, floors, mats, furniture and even cookies! A unique surface she was delighted to be asked to paint was a fishing boat in Newfoundland, so on went a puffin with the boat's name! Pamela finds with art offering so many challenges and styles she is extremely thankful to all who supported her though the years and the wonderful world of painting!
Pamela is a local Princeton artist who has tried many mediums, but always comes back to acrylic. Her work varies from brushwork to palette knife and many times combines them. She started her painting journey in the world of decorative art, enjoying soaking up all she could and teaching as well. Her art soon evolved into fine art on canvas, and with so many captivating creations to paint, she finds it hard figuring out what to paint! She definitely loves to do dog portraits as it brings much joy to the owners! Being a graphics artist her paints have been put on hold several times, but when she picks up a brush or palette knife, she is drawn very quickly right back to her canvas. She had applied her artistic talent to all kinds of surfaces including walls, garage doors, floors, mats, furniture and even cookies! A unique surface she was delighted to be asked to paint was a fishing boat in Newfoundland, so on went a puffin with the boat's name! Pamela finds with art offering so many challenges and styles she is extremely thankful to all who supported her though the years and the wonderful world of painting!
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Jody Foster
Born to live in small towns, Jody Foster grew up in North Delta, BC but escaped every chance she got to get up camping and fishing in the Princeton area all her life. She’s been coming to Princeton for over 40 years as her family had a cabin outside of town and she recently decided to make it her permanent home a year ago in 2020. You can find her almost always in her truck, coffee in hand, long lens with camera in her lap, scouting the endless backroads looking for the next pretty thing to take a photo of. She’s had a long career in the environmental protection field and carries that love daily into her personal life. Being an ethical and moral photographer is extremely important to her as is educating others on the topic. Leave wildlife and birds as unaffected as possible by human presence is so important and she lives by that daily. In a nutshell, a lover of everything furry and feathered, and a strong believer in their protection and conservation.
Born to live in small towns, Jody Foster grew up in North Delta, BC but escaped every chance she got to get up camping and fishing in the Princeton area all her life. She’s been coming to Princeton for over 40 years as her family had a cabin outside of town and she recently decided to make it her permanent home a year ago in 2020. You can find her almost always in her truck, coffee in hand, long lens with camera in her lap, scouting the endless backroads looking for the next pretty thing to take a photo of. She’s had a long career in the environmental protection field and carries that love daily into her personal life. Being an ethical and moral photographer is extremely important to her as is educating others on the topic. Leave wildlife and birds as unaffected as possible by human presence is so important and she lives by that daily. In a nutshell, a lover of everything furry and feathered, and a strong believer in their protection and conservation.
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Susan Delatour
Susan Delatour is a ceramic artist and painter living in Princeton BC. She received her B.A. in Arts, Crafts and their History from the University of California at Santa Cruz, in 1976. Susan did post-graduate studies in Ceramics at the Sun Valley Center for Arts and Humanities in 1976-77 and moved to Canada permanently in 1978 where she attended The Banff Centre in Alberta for 2 years. She became a Canadian citizen in 1996. Susan’s unique ceramic sculptures have been exhibited nationally and internationally including in the United States, Scotland, Taiwan and Korea. Susan runs the Riverside Pottery Studio at Riverside Centre, where she offers workshops, private lessons, and has a small showroom of her own work
Susan Delatour is a ceramic artist and painter living in Princeton BC. She received her B.A. in Arts, Crafts and their History from the University of California at Santa Cruz, in 1976. Susan did post-graduate studies in Ceramics at the Sun Valley Center for Arts and Humanities in 1976-77 and moved to Canada permanently in 1978 where she attended The Banff Centre in Alberta for 2 years. She became a Canadian citizen in 1996. Susan’s unique ceramic sculptures have been exhibited nationally and internationally including in the United States, Scotland, Taiwan and Korea. Susan runs the Riverside Pottery Studio at Riverside Centre, where she offers workshops, private lessons, and has a small showroom of her own work
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Karen Cummings
I would describe my work as abstract collage for which I use fabric and fiber as my medium. Drawing on colour, shape and texture - my messy collages reveal a hint of something familiar. Using the classical form of machine and hand stitching while arranging and rearranging cloth creates diverse surfaces, an invitation to up close and explore, engaging the viewer. Most of my fabric & paper are artist printed , adding a unique element to each piece.
I would describe my work as abstract collage for which I use fabric and fiber as my medium. Drawing on colour, shape and texture - my messy collages reveal a hint of something familiar. Using the classical form of machine and hand stitching while arranging and rearranging cloth creates diverse surfaces, an invitation to up close and explore, engaging the viewer. Most of my fabric & paper are artist printed , adding a unique element to each piece.
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Joann Esselink
Joann Esselink loves to experiment with her art by incorporating organic matter in her canvases or finding some new medium to portray her vision. In the last few years she has been working on copper with the most beautiful effects of verdi gris, highlighting the natural range of colours with acrylic paint and manipulating the ”canvas”. Joann recently came second in the Silver Lining contest portraying the positive effects of living through a pandemic. She believes she may not have created this piece if she hadn’t been stuck at home for months as it took at least a month to clean and prep the copper for her artistic treatments
Joann Esselink loves to experiment with her art by incorporating organic matter in her canvases or finding some new medium to portray her vision. In the last few years she has been working on copper with the most beautiful effects of verdi gris, highlighting the natural range of colours with acrylic paint and manipulating the ”canvas”. Joann recently came second in the Silver Lining contest portraying the positive effects of living through a pandemic. She believes she may not have created this piece if she hadn’t been stuck at home for months as it took at least a month to clean and prep the copper for her artistic treatments
Barb Chapman
Barb has been creating in different forms all her life. Starting with drawing and sketching horses as a horse crazy kid. Later sewing, pottery painting, knitting, crochet, and quilting were explored while gardening has always kept her busy.
Originally from Creston, Barb retired and moved to Princeton in 2017. In retirement Barb has found more time to learn and explore some different styles and methods of creating. Self-taught, she is continually learning and trying new things.
Currently she is working in acrylics and watercolour.
Barb has been creating in different forms all her life. Starting with drawing and sketching horses as a horse crazy kid. Later sewing, pottery painting, knitting, crochet, and quilting were explored while gardening has always kept her busy.
Originally from Creston, Barb retired and moved to Princeton in 2017. In retirement Barb has found more time to learn and explore some different styles and methods of creating. Self-taught, she is continually learning and trying new things.
Currently she is working in acrylics and watercolour.
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Dayna Lonquist
Born and raised on the West Coast of British Columbia, Dayna Lonquist captures her love of the landscape in her work with clay and fibre by using materials found in our local ocean shores and mountains.
As a mother of four children, she has experienced the beauty of her surroundings through the eyes of her children, taking the time to appreciate all of the layers and seasons coming and going.
Dayna's clay canvases are uniquely crafted with salt and clay, minerals and ash found on our local shores, creating an organic texture and gentle sparkle found only in the natural world. The moving fibre art is her new found love, created by weaving naturally dyed wood strands to reveal our landscapes.
Dayna loves the unpredictability of the dyes allowing them to find their way through the medium, letting it happen naturally and organically. Like the ocean tides, she lets the materials and elements guide themselves creating the easy flow and looseness in all her pieces.
Born and raised on the West Coast of British Columbia, Dayna Lonquist captures her love of the landscape in her work with clay and fibre by using materials found in our local ocean shores and mountains.
As a mother of four children, she has experienced the beauty of her surroundings through the eyes of her children, taking the time to appreciate all of the layers and seasons coming and going.
Dayna's clay canvases are uniquely crafted with salt and clay, minerals and ash found on our local shores, creating an organic texture and gentle sparkle found only in the natural world. The moving fibre art is her new found love, created by weaving naturally dyed wood strands to reveal our landscapes.
Dayna loves the unpredictability of the dyes allowing them to find their way through the medium, letting it happen naturally and organically. Like the ocean tides, she lets the materials and elements guide themselves creating the easy flow and looseness in all her pieces.