The Village Gallery features many local very talented artists including Kiff Holland. Learn a little about Kiff Holland and view and buy art prints onlineUse this page to browse by artists, learn a little about them and view some of their work.
Ben Ursel attends grade 9 at Mount Doug High School. He is 14 years old. From a very early age, Ben showed an interest in photography. He would find any opportunity to take pictures of his surroundings and was interested in the results he produced. He wanted to learn about how the camera worked and... Read more
An invitation to participate in contemplation is embodied in the paintings of Keith Hiscock. Born in Victoria, B.C. Keith has been working as a professional artist for 25 years. The Pacific Northwest has played an important role in the inspiration of his work as it is indeed a place unlike any other in the world.... Read more
Sandy ’s love of painting was stimulated at a young age growing up surrounded by nature’s treasures in northern Alberta. She enhanced her abilities while attending the University of Alberta receiving a B.ED with a major in art. She prefers to work with oil paints. “The world feels right when I have a paintbrush in... Read more
Born in South Africa and now living on the edge of the forest in North Vancouver, B.C., KIFF HOLLAND, SFCA, AWS, CSA, CSPWC received his formal art training at the University of Witwatersrand and the Johannesburg School of Art. He is proficient in watercolours, oils and acrylics and teaches in the Design Illustration department of... Read more
John Gillespie was born and raised on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. His lifetime as an Artist and Commercial Fisherman on the West Coast waters of British Columbia, is evident in the light and texture of his paintings of Marine and Coastal scenes. He captures the colour of the sea, the motion of a... Read more
Barry Tate is an internationally recognized acrylic and watercolor artist living on one of Canada’s beautiful Gulf Islands just north of Victoria, British Columbia near Vancouver Island. Noted for his unique interpretive style and bold use of color, Barry paints west coast scenes, farm paintings and koi fish / feng shui art. The gallery showcases... Read more
Edward Spears, C.S.M.A., F.C.A. Moved to Vancouver Island in 1977 after a successful career in the Toronto Graphics and Publishing industry. After teaching for a short while at Camosun College, he devoted, almost full time, to his medium gouache, a nineteenth century technique which displays a light reflecting brilliance from opaque watercolours. His first one-man... Read more
Growing up on the south coast of Vancouver Island, Helen developed a passion for sailing and photography. She skippered her first boat at the age of three and continues to enjoy sailing the waters off Vancouver Island. Her images of life on the west coast provide a unique opportunity for others to view the diversity... Read more
David Farmer’s photographs, acquired across a wide geographic range, have been presented in numerous exhibitions and public displays. An ocean scientist by vocation and a nature photographer by avocation, his photography reflects the pleasure of wildlife observation in all its forms. While his images emphasize the natural beauty of our environment and remind us of... Read more
Kevin’s home in Victoria, British Columbia serves as his inspiration for capturing the inherent beauty of wildlife in its natural habitat. His images – plants, flowers, forests, birds, bears, butterflies and more! – speak of his respect for this natural world. Kevin’s passion for living is also expressed through the streets and landscapes of the... Read more
Linny D. Vine’s distinctive contemporary paintings are known for their joyful energy. Cherry blossoms in full bloom, warm curving paths that invite exploration, each building, tree, flower and being alive with it’s own special personality. The hour of day and the time of season both captured at their fullest and most colorful. Linny’s inspiration is... Read more
‘Lailo’ – A biography written by his wife ‘Lailo’ was born in England in 1943, grew up in Belize, Central America and at the age of 15 made his way up to Canada where he completed his education. At the age of 20 we married and started a family. In 1968 we moved to Australia... Read more
I grew up on Piers Island where I was surrounded by tall trees, sandy shores and a salty breeze. I spent my days hunting for crabs, building forts in the mossy forest and riding my bike along the dirt road. I spent my nights swimming in the phosphorescence and sleeping outside, waiting for the next... Read more
