This is the beginning of a new chapter in my life! The excitement, anticipation, as well as some nostalgia, are all mixed into one big emotion. From the familiarity of Vancouver to the uncharted territories of this beautiful land, I can't wait to explore, learn, and grow. As I leave behind the comfort of the known, I'm reminded that every new place is a canvas waiting to be painted with experiences, memories, and stories. Packing up all my art supplies, paints, and wrapping all my paintings as well as getting everything ready for this big move, takes a lot of preparations and is a lot of ha ..read more

"A Heartfelt Thank You to My Amazing Art Collectors" I want to take a moment to express my profound gratitude to both my new and previous collectors for welcoming my artworks into their homes.  While a simple "Thank you" might sometimes seem insufficient, please know that my gratitude is filled with an unlimited amount of love and deep appreciation! Each time one of my artworks finds its forever home, I am filled with a profound sense of honor and joy. It's a testament that art fosters a connection, speaks to the depths of our souls, sparking emotions, memories a ..read more

Giving back with art is a very important part for me. I'm happy to share that at a recent Art Event @Tsalasalonspa, I donated my artwork: "Time Will Tell," as a fundraiser for the North Shore Women's Centre. I was thrilled to present a cheque for $500, to a cause that is very close to my heart and one I continuously support. The North Shore Women's Centre is a non-profit that provides support and services to women and their families in our community. Their mission is to promote equality and empowerment by providing a safe and supportive space for women to access resources and ..read more

After an amazing opening night at Art@Bentall, I am thrilled to announce that there will be two more events this month! First up is "Art on the Boulevard," an eagerly anticipated event hosted by @boconcept_bc in Coquitlam on March 25th. The event is set to showcase some incredible local artists, and I am delighted to be one of them! It's an excellent opportunity for all of us to share our passion for art with the local community. Come and join me, and these other talented artists, at this unique event.  It will be held at Bo Concept Coquitlam from 12:00 - 4:00 pm.  Let's celebrate ..read more

I am thrilled to announce that I will be exhibiting at the Bentall gallery space in downtown Vancouver, along with the well-known 'Door-Artist' Sascha Westendorp.  The Vancouver Visual Art Foundation has paired us together for the entire month of March, and we will each bring our unique style of storytelling to create an immersive art experience. The Bentall Gallery is located in the Bentall Centre, at 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC.  The gallery is open weekdays, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and you can learn more about the gallery HERE... Please joi ..read more

I am thrilled to be supporting the North Shore Women’s Centre by donating my painting “Still Standing” to their annual fundraiser. The North Shore Women's Centre (NSWC) was founded in 1973 and is a non-profit organization and charity with a mission to increase the social, economic, legal and political status of women, and to promote women's self-empowerment. Due to Covid-19, the NSWC is hosting their International Women's Day auction online. Their goal is to raise $3,500 to help empower self-identifying women and girls on the North Shore.  All of the auction items have been generously do ..read more

So grateful for an amazing experience! A heartfelt 'Thank You' to so many of you, whether you have been following me already on Instagram and shown your support throughout my four days at Art Vancouver, or whether you came as a friend, or were a complete stranger and dropped by my booth and spoke to me. I also loved meeting other artists, who I hope to continue to have a relationship with. It is so wonderful to experience the genuine support and warmth for one another, as we artists are so often by ourselves in the studio. I felt completely exhausted the day after the art fair, but it w ..read more

I am excited to announce the launch of a new exhibition, being held at the Silk Purse Arts Centre in West Vancouver.  This is a group exhibition, with artists Connie O'Connor and Idris Hudson, and it runs from July 27th to August 21st, 2022.  The installation looks stunning, and I have included a couple of pictures that showcase my art. You can find more details about "Broadening the Horizon" on my Exhibition page. Having my art exhibited at the Silk Purse has special meaning to me.  I have been to that gallery countless times, and have walked the seawall there for the pa ..read more

I am very happy to be included as a feature artist in the April 2021 edition of APERO, a juried and curated fine art publication.  This monthly publication showcases fine art that has been created by artists from around the world.  APERO’s goal is to bring artists, art patrons and people together to enjoy an intellectual experience through the presentation of art. My painting “Sometime and Somewhere” was selected for inclusion and curator E.E. Jacks wrote; “The ever-evolving beauty and spirit of life, in its true colors and sentiments, has most certainly been depicted here.  A ..read more

I am thrilled to launch my new website and showcase my paintings here. To join the vibrant arts community in North Vancouver is very exciting and I hope you find inspiration in my art. Please consider subscribing to my mailing list, so that you can receive updates on my new paintings. I will also keep you posted on upcoming exhibitions that I am participating in. The post Hello World! Welcome to my new website… appeared first on Claudia Wiebe ..read more