Welcome to the latest issue of Oceanside Arts Magazine, a free monthly publication celebrating artists, writers, musicians and creative communities across Canada.
This issu
When people think about Canadian art, certain images often come to mind: vast landscapes, rugged mountains, northern wilderness, wildlife and the familiar symbols of a country defined by its rela
Finding Space in a Canadian Landscape: Creating An Oversized Painting
Canada has a long and celebrated tradition of landscape painting. Most famously, the Group of Seven helped define a distinctly Canadian visual language between 1913 and 1930, transf
Art is more than the finished work hanging on a wall. It is shaped by curiosity, experience, place, memory, experimentation, and the many influences that artists carry with th
Over the past two decades as a professional artist, I have had the privilege of visiting hundreds of galleries across Canada and internationally. I have
For much of my career, I've been asked the same question: "Can you really build a successful art career from Vancouver Island?"
After twenty years as afull-time professional artist, my answer is
The July issue of Oceanside Arts Magazine celebrates the remarkable diversity of Canada's creative community. From painting and sculpture to music and mixed media, this month's features explore the many
Vancouver Island has long been a magnet for artists. Its changing light, rugged shoreline, ancient forests, working harbours, and quiet rural roads have inspired generations of painters
Vancouver Island is one of Canada's most inspiring cultural landscapes. Stretching from the heritage streets of Victoria to the wild shores of Tofino and the rugged com
There is a particular kind of light on Vancouver Island. It doesn’t announce itself loudly. It arrives softened by ocean air, filtered through cedar canopy, and reflected off water
This is the 6th issue of the new Oceanside Arts Magazine. Oceanside Arts Magazine is a monthly online publication of the Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC), based in British Columbia, Canada. The magazine highlights artists, exhibitions, and cre
Oceanside Arts Magazine is the monthly online publication of the Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC), based in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada.The magazine celebrates artists, exhibitions, music, and creati
Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley Brings Her Art to Parksville
Parksville, BC, known for its sandy beaches and vibrant arts community, has a new creative voice in town. Brandy Saturley, a celebrated Canadian artist recognized for her bold and distinctiv
