The dragonflies have emerged! A time of transformation and flight into a new phase. If you would like to make your own transformational dragonfly PM me to get started. #gardenart #lovewhatyoudo❤️ #comoxvalleyarts #vivisitorscentre #makeartfromtheheart @downtowncourtenay
What will you transform today? #inspiration #artoftheday #comoxvalleyart #lovewhatyoudo❤️
Many people in the valley probably know this place tucked away towards Merville. Looking for a change from my Comox walks this one refreshed my spirit as only the forest and flowing water can - a bonus is that the tiger lily photo is out of focus reminding me that though some things are not always clear it's really only our perception of it. A little shadow work. #vancouverisland #mentalhealth #comoxvalley #lovewhatyoudo❤️ #artistsoninstagram
Time for transformation the dragonfly emerges. What is changing in your life? What has shown up for inspiration? Art lowers stress hormones. Art Play for Wellness. #artplay #mental_health #brainhealth #griefsupport @ciiatarttherapy @downtowncourtenay
Emily Carr and Nature at Vancouver art gallery. Definitely worth exploring. @vanartgallery #emilycarr #artofnature
Grief & Grace
A support group for those who are grieving a significant loss. Each week there will be artistic activities and focused conversation, designed to express feelings, thoughts and life experiences that are difficult to voice. No charge. Join this fully confidential, supportive group. PM for more detailed information or come as you are. ❤️ #grieving #therapeutic_art #mental_health
Art Play for Wellness is back on! Gratitude for our wonderful world, the trees that give oxygen, all the plants and animals that nourish, the waters of life. Earth Day is really every day. #earthday #artplay
A few of many creative works I've been lucky enough to encounter on my Aussie jaunt.
Having a fabulous holiday on the Freycinet peninsula area of Tasmania. Catch up with friends and discovering new places.
Year of the Fire Horse heated up Art Play Tuesday afternoon! So wonderful to share time and art in this space. 🙏❤️
Winters show of life! St Peter's Church Comox.
FUN! What does fun mean to you? Expressing it in a Collage! This week in Art Play. Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Relax and Play.
Happy New Year! Art Play for Wellness and Gallery are open again and looking forward to exploring creative pursuits. Everyone is creative in some way. Find your art. Find beauty in all. Find your strengths. Share with others. 💕
Thank you to all my visitors during the Central Islands Studio Tour!! What a successful and enjoyable weekend. The lucky winners in the draw for an art class and art work gift were Wendy and Giselaine. Congratulations ladies!! 🎉
Studio tour Art Play creating a mixed media piece. Lots of fun for everyone! Paint collage markers what more does it take... just your imagination. Thank you everyone who participated though I didn't get photos of each. 🙏🙏💕 #centralislandstudiotour #comoxvalleyarts #lovewhatyoudo #artplay #ciiat
Macdonald Wood Park. My eco-therapist. #westcoast #vancouverislandphotographer #comoxvalley
Beachy Birdies ready for central island studio tour Saturday Nov 22-23 at the home studio! Look for the green banner. #centralislandstudiotour #artsale #comoxvalley #comoxvalleyartist @comoxvalleyartgallery @c.v.record
Studio Tour Nov 22-23 at Silver Bowerbird home studio. Mixed media workshop, intuitive art, beachy art, prints by local artists, cards, and more! #comoxvalleyarts #lovewhatyoudo #comoxvalleysmallbusiness #comoxvalleychamber @comoxvalleyarts @pearlellisgallery @tourismcomoxvalley
Memorial service today for Glenda Gentleman. A gentle soul who loved her escapades with her animal friends, Celtic Club ancestry and everyone she worked with over the years. 2pm St George's United Church Courtenay. The photos are from the beach at Hornby Island where she resided for many years.
Prompted by Remembrance Day poetry the group came out with strong visions of War and those affected by immediate experience of military conflict. The question came up - "why can't humans get along with each other?" #remember_who_we_are #warart #therapeuticart #artheals @ciiatarttherapy #downtowncourtenay @artfulthegallery
Rewilding the psyche- Mythical masks in time for tricksters! #artplay #cgjung #comoxvalleyarts @downtowncourtenay #courtenay #ciiatarttherapy #therapeuticart
A little detail patterns based on Zentangle process to celebrate the Autumn! Art Play Gratitude. #lovewhatyoudo❤️ #comoxvalleysmallbusiness #mckenzies #therapeuticart #comoxvalleyartist @downtowncourtenay @downtowncomox @cityofcourtenay
Gratitude Art - created from spontaneous inspirations. Art Play for Wellness at the gallery. Tuesdays 2-4 and Thursdays 10-12. #artclass #gratitudedaily #lovewhatyoudo artful @downtowncourtenay
We live in a world that often feels confused and overwhelming—where unsettling headlines, environmental changes, and the unrelenting noise of social media weigh heavily on our sense of stability. The pace of change can leave us disoriented, anxious, and detached from ourselves. Yet in the midst of this turbulence, creative pursuits and art offer a powerful counterbalance. Through painting, writing, music, or any act of making, we can carve out a space of stillness and reflection. Art encourages us to slow down, to see differently, to ignite curiosity rather than fear. It helps us reconnect with our inner calm, shift our perspective, and rediscover hope in the possibility of transformation. Sign up for October Art Play to explore emotional impacts of world events. @mckenzietherapeuticarts @downtowncourtenay #therapeuticart #comoxvalleyartists #expressivearts
Art Play Tuesday group. Diving deep. Some of the memories and wishes that came up from the depths... #therapeuticart #expressivearts #mental_health @McKenzie therapeutic arts @downtowncourtenay
Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and healing your heart. This workshop series will help you find acceptance and reconciliation through understanding your grief. Carole Moore and Margaret McKenzie will facilitate this group support program. Weird Church Cumberland starts Oct 20th. Click to sign up. PM for more info #cvhospicesociety #comoxvalleybc #weirdchurch #wellnessjourney @weird_church @pinkhorse.479 @silverbowerbirdgallery
OPEN STUDIO September 20. Noon to 3pm. Have a look at what's happening this fall. Try out painting in the style of Jean Paul Riopelle, one of Canadas renowned artists! #comoxvalleyartist #downtowncourtenay @downtowncourtenay
Open House Saturday 20th from noon - 3pm. Explore the Gallery. Learn about expressive art. Share in a Jean Paul Riopelle abstract expressionistic painting experience! Celebrate Canadian artists. Sign up for a class or workshop. #openhouse #artstudios #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleybc #tourismcomoxvalley #whatsoncomoxvalley
Still space left for Art & Sound creative pre-Equinox afternoon. Relax, reflect and renew for the new season. email for more information or find on EventBrite to sign up. #comoxvalley #yogaandart #downtowncourtenay #comox #pearlellisgallery #stpetersanglicanchurch
Where would you like to go? Go there with art! Art Play for Wellness has started up for fall. Still room in Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon's group. Email to sign up! #downtowncourtenay #artgallery #comoxvalleyartists #artclass #lovewhatyoudo #expressivearts #ciiatarttherapy
Sometimes we think we don't have enough of everything and then then you pull a gem like this out of your collage picture file. How perfect. #artiseverywhere🎨 #comoxvalleyarts #therapeuticart #collageartist #downtowncourtenay #pearlellisgallery
Beach glass window outdoor art play! #artplay #comoxvalley #ciiat #therapeuticart #beachglassart #dowhatyoulovetodo❤️
Blind contour drawings are so playful! Add a bit of extra line work, colour just for fun! Art Play for Wellness. #artplay #comoxvalleyartist #dowhatyoulove❤️ #drawing #downtowncourtenay #watercolourfun
HeARTful thank you to Level10 Eurospa staff Chantal for a rejuvenating massage and Anna for another excellent hairstyle!! Congratulations on your 30th anniversary! #beststylists #level10eurospa
Getting ready for the Big Day! What does being Canadian mean to you? #canada #canadaday #mapleleaf #iamcanadian #🇨🇦
Saturday 12-4 pm. Gallery Exhibition. Everyone welcome. Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day! Screen prints, paintings, carvings. Wonderful selection. #indigenous #comoxvalleyartist #printmaking #carvings #westcoast #vancouverislandart
Off to Scotland for 18 days of artful exploration!! Gallery will be closed. Watch for new hours in June and a special event on June 21st - Sharing Cultures - celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Lots of local artists. #gallery #comoxvalleyarts #comoxvalleytourism #downtowncourtenaybc #comoxvalleyprintmakersassociation
Paper scissors glue imagination = art play! #comoxvalleyarts #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyarts #lovewhatyoudo #artplay #therapeuticart #ciiat #comoxvalleyartists #mckenzie
Last weekend of Poetry Month - write a poem inspired by Art! Or create art inspired by a poem!
TODAY! Kicks off Poetry Month with readings at the Courtenay downtown library. 2-4 pm. See you there! #downtowncourtenay #poetrymonth #comoxvalleywriters #poetsociety #lovewhatyoudo #laughingoyster
April is Poetry Month. Haiku and a little Art Play. Tuesday and Wednesday at the gallery. Saturday afternoon poetry readings at the Courtenay library. Everyone welcome! #poetrycomoxvalley #lovewhatyoudo #downtowncourtenay #canadianarttherapyassociation #ciiat #therapeuticart #expressivearts
DATE CHANGE! ERROR ON ORIGINAL EMAIL: New Themes and Workshops at Silver Bowerbird Gallery
New Themes and Workshops at Silver Bowerbird Gallery April Workshops have a focus on self-care and meditative pursuits while holding a theme of our precious ocean environment. Try out organized doodle patterns, dot painting and watercolours to give yourself a quiet in the rush of a day. Tuesday class 2-4pm has one open spot. Fridays are drop-in 1-3:30 Please email me ahead. PLAY and RELAX! email: silverbowerbird@gmail.com
Last day for the Scottish art show. Open 10-3:30 pm today. Find your HeART felt piece. Enjoy art. Explore Art. Own Art. #artgallery #comoxvalleyartists #artclass #livewhatyoudo #downtowncourtenay
Artists make statements without words. Support local artists. #returntowater #comoxvalleyartist #4ocean #beachcleanup #vancouverislandisawesome #pearlellisgallery #cvarts
Magical Faery Garden doors to take you away to play… Saturday’s workshop a wonderful time for everyone. Many portals to magical places created. #artplay #lovewhatyoudo #comoxvalleyartists #experiencecomoxvalley #downtowncourtenay #ciiat #expressive arts
Congratulations! Here she is with her first sale of the show! Open now 10-4 pm Wednesday and Friday until 28th ! @pinkhorse.479 #comoxvalleyartists #lovewhatyoudo #downtowncourtenay #artgallery #comoxvalleyarts
A wee Taste of Scottish Art at the gallery until March 28. See what the classes have been up to. Wed and Friday 10-4 (lunch break at 1:30 - 2:30). The artists have a range of media pieces available for sale. #comoxvalleylife #comoxvalleyarts #lovewhatyoudo❤️ #cvwriting #cvrecreation
Silver Bowerbird is open today until 2:30. Come up for a sneak peek as the last pieces go up. Enjoy a quiet moment of reflection and give yourself a bit of an art spa!
Discover Scottish artists and see how the Art Play artists embrace a variety of styles! Reception and meet the artists. Tuesday March 18th. 6-8pm. Selected pieces will be for sale. Everyone welcome!
Fantasy characters inspired by Scotland school of Art student work. Reclaimed bits and pieces. Art Play with a Celtic flair! These along with other student work will be part of “A Wee Taste of Scottish Art” show next week March 18 at the gallery! Plan your visit now. #lovewhatyoudo❤️ #downtowncourtenay #textilearts #comoxvalleyartists #ciiat #mental_health #comoxvalleyseniors
A Wee Taste of Scottish Art - inspired artwork by the Art Play groups. at Silver Bowerbird Gallery. March 18, 6-8 pm. Introductions, poems, refreshments celebrate our works. Entrance at Back Door of 479 4th St. Courtenay
Celebrating 70 years of loving the natural world. #ebbandflow #salmon #westcoastlifestyle #expressiveart #downtowncourtenay
To everyone! #valentinesday #downtowncourtenay #lovewhatyoudo #ciiat #therapeuticart #mentalhealth
Today 1-3 at the Gallery. Make a special Valentine gift in clay. By Donation to Heart and Stroke foundation. #valentineart #artforyourheart #everyoneisanartist #downtowncourtenaybc #artplay #comoxvalleyarts #vivisitorscentre
Hand made Artisan sauna buckets by Ian McKenzie. Unique styles make a statement to match your taste. Gallery open today 10-4 pm. Browse, shop, smile! #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyarts #lovewhatyoudo #artplay #westcoastartists #sauna buckets.#woodworker #vancouverislandartists
Year of the Yin wood snake - how will you go forward in harmony with nature? #yearofthesnake #femaleempowerment #dowhatyoulovelovewhatyoudo #comoxvalleyarts #collageartwork #creativity @downtowncourtenay @pearlellisgallery @comoxvalleyartgallery
The best way to deal with a prickly day - turn it into something beautiful! Art Play Tuesday mornings 9:30 at the gallery. Everyone welcome. #artplay #comoxvalleyarts #downtowncourtenay #mentalhealthawareness #artfulthegallery
Create your path to positivity! Start with making your own journal then be guided through a series of playful art exercises that will get your artistic juices flowing. Discover how art can reveal your power to change for the better.
Register now! silverbowerbird@gmail.com to save your spot.
FLASH SALE AT THE GALLERY UNTIL 4pm today!! Cabin Fever madness! Starts at 2pm. Great selection of west coast art. Local artists. Bill Maximick, Jim Morris, Peter Dawson, Bruce Alfred, Loretta Antoine, Margaret McKenzie, Lawrence Lowe and more. #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyarts #lovewhatyoudo #artplay #ciiat #therapeuticart #westcoastartists @downtowncourtenay @hitecbrazen
Art Play for Wellness explores the art by Charles Rennie MacIntosh and Margaret Macdonald. Be curious. Be bold and try something outside the box! #artplay #dowhatyoulovetodo #comoxvalleyarts #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyrecord #therapeutic art #uppercasemag @downtowncourtenay @ciiatarttherapy
Explore. Discover. Meditate. Mandala. Art Play. #silverbowerbirdgallery #mandalaart #intentions #comoxvalleyarts #lovewhatyoudo @downtowncourtenay @ciiatarttherapy @vivisitorcentre
Gentle release through collage starts my day. #collage #artplay #lovewhatyoudo #comoxvalleyarts #mentalhealth
Gelli Plate monoprint experiments with leaves, needles stamps on a quiet day. Art Play for Wellness! #gelplateprinting #monoprint #comoxvalleyprintmakersassociation #lovewhatyoudo #therapeuticart #downtowncourtenay #ciiat #creativetherapy
Ready for the New Year group art - setting your intentions in an Inspirational Mandala, with a wee Scottish flair! There is still room for more in Tuesday morning group. #newyearintentions #comoxvalleyarts #downtowncourtenay #therapeuticart #mental_health #ciiat #creativearttherapy #artplay #arthive
Last day opening until January 8th! Pop in today until 2 pm to check out the gallery new look and what’s happening in 2025! #comoxvalleyarts #lovewhatyoudo #westcoastartists #therapeuticart #ciiat #downtowncourtenay #gelplateprinting #printmaking
The whirlwind season affects us all in different ways. Spinning a little joy with colourful painting this week. May your Christmas be full of joy, laughter and love. And spread it widely! Food Bank is taking donations today at Thriftys. #thriftyfoods #foodbank #downtowncourtenay
Find your gift in an Art Play for Wellness experience. Check the website for 2025 workshops. www.silverbowerbird.ca #lovewhatyoudo #yourgift #positivity #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyarts #paintclass #therapeuticart #goodmentalhealth #courtenaybc
Yes Studio Gallery open with lots of Christmas cheer! Tues, Wed Fri 10-4 or online 24/7. #comoxvalleyartists #christmasgifts #downtowncourtenay #whales #feathers #lovewhatyoudo #northislandcollege #eldercollege #westcoastartists #birdart
SOLD! To another happy customer. West coast classic. Thank you!
#westcoastartists #fishboat #silkscreenprinting #bellacoola #princerupert #haidagwaii
Margaret McKenzie‘s Ocean theme art in the gallery. Open today until 4. #marineart #giftingideas #downtowncourtenaybc #comoxvalleychamber #artgallery
Starting on the Winter Banner- perfect for today’s weather! Check back next week for the finished project. And we had delicious baking to cheer us on! ❄️ #winterart #downtowncourtenaybc #comoxvalleyarts #artplay #mental_health #ciiat #ieata #cata
Painting the galaxy! Lots of good fun at the gallery. Thank you to those who participated! Moonlight & Magic Day. #downtowncourtenay #galaxypainting
Unique gifts for the art lover. #art #artgallery #killerwhales #orcas #downtowncourtenaybc #moonlightandmagic @hitecbrazen
Bold original paintings at Silver Bowerbird. Open 10-6. Paint party at 1pm! Join us. #paintafternoon #dowhatyoulove #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyart #expressivearts
Getting ready for Moonlight & Magic Friday Nov 15. Christmas Show and Sale. Galaxy Paint - In. Art Activities until 8 pm. #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyarts #artgalleryhq #paintnights
Nature’s splatter painting! #pointholmes #lovewhatyoudo #ocean #4ocean #salishsea #ciiatarttherapy
Special opening today! New wooden buckets by Ian McKenzie. Sauna, tote, storage, rustic decor for the cottage. Drop in 11-2 !! #woodenbuckets #artisanwoodwork #homedecor #downtowncourtenaybc #lovewhatyoudo #comoxvalleyartist #artfulliving
In gratitude.
Night Set Off the Rockpile. Jim Morris. Oil on board. How much more west coast can you get??!! Available at the gallery now. Open Thursdays 1-6 pm. Browse for a unique art piece. #westcoastartists #comoxvalleyarts #oilpainting #fishingboat #haidagwaii #riversinlet
Gallery Open. Check out expressionist works. Jim Morris “Night storm off the rock pile” #westcoadtart
Putting things into perspective this week. Every week a joyful art play #artisforeveryone #artplay #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #downtowncourtenay #artfulthegallery #artalchemy #pearlellisgallery
Gallery closed until Nov 5th. Flooring almost door. Beautiful clean new space is shaping up nicely.
Halloween Hollows painting day! Beginner or advanced enjoy some spooky fun. Bold is the word! #comoxvalleyarts #downtowncourtenay #pumpkinpainting #paintparty #orange #sieffertsfarmmarket #hitecbrazen #cvwriters #courtenaycadora
New Flooring for the gallery and studio! Looking forward to bright new space to welcome everyone. Stay tuned for open house! #comoxvalleyrecord #downtowncourtenay #vancouverislandarts #hitecbrazen #drawsmedia #pearlellisgallery #comoxvalleyseniorsupportsociety
Seal carving by David Robertson circa 1970’s. Gallery open Tuesday and Wed 10-1. Thursdays 1-6. Email 24/7! Drop by and check out our collections. First Nations Peter Dawson and Loretta Antoine silkscreen prints. Rustic sauna buckets by Ian McKenzie are just a few on offer. #firstnationsartist #silkscreenprint #artfulthegallery #westcoastartists #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyrecord #comoxvalleyartscouncil
GALLERY OPEN TODAY. 10-1 pm. Take a walk through studio class work and local artist’s west coast offerings. Now open Tues/Wed 10-1 and Thursdays 1-6. #downtowncourtenay #vancouverislandarts #westcoastart #artplay #ciiat #firstnationsart
Gallery open today 1-5:30. Visit now and find the art that speaks to you! #gallery. #downtowncourtenay #comoxvalleyarts #artful #ciiatarttherapy
Small Ravens. Now available at the gallery. New hours Tuesday and Wednesday 10-1. Thursdays 1-6 pm #downtowncourtenay #westcoastart #comoxvalleyarts #hitecbrazen #raven
Bold intuitive art! Thank you to Chantey Dayal for inspiring us!! #intuitiveart #boldcolors #everyoneisanartist #ciiat #downtowncourtenay #artplayforeveryone #mentalhealth
Still room for more in Wednesday group! Sign up now to find joy through art. No art experience necessary.
This weekend I’ll be at Carr House Victoria with Magical Fairy garden doors! Hope you can make it! 2 of 3 paintings already sold!! Thank you to buyers!
Drawing practice! Another great afternoon at the art hive. #lovewhatyoudo #downtowncourtenaybc #drawing
Gel plate printing in Art Play today. Lots of colourful designs. And lots of fun!! #lovewhatyoudo #therapeuticart #seniorpeersupport #comoxvalleyarts #downtowncourtenay
Gel plate printing recovery from humidity! More on the way. #centralislandartsguide #comoxvalleyarts #gelplateprinting #comoxvalleyartist #turtles
Silverbowerbird Studio open again today. Gel printing 2 weather permitting. #centralislandstudiotour #lovewhatyoudo #acrylics #comoxvalleyarts
Central Island Art tour! Studio open Saturday and Sunday limited hours. Try out Gel plate printing. Art by Jim Morris, Margaret McKenzie, Anna Jellie, and more! #centralislandartsguide #lovewhatyoudo #comoxvalleyarts #gelprinting #painting #seniorpeersupport
Central Islands Art Tour 370 Fairway Court Comox
Another fairy garden door goes to a lovely new home. More available during the art tour June 1-2 #centralislandartsguide #lovewhatyoudo #comoxvalleyarts #hitecbrazen #downtowncomox #fairies
The power of art to say something strong without any words. Nets of love hold it all. #lovewhatyoudo #collage #artforeveryone #comoxvalleyarts #courtenay #mentalhealthawareness
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