AWARDS 2017 People's Choice Award - 2017 Sidney Fine Arts Show "Solitude - Longbeach" 2015 Colin Graham Award for Innovative Work - MAJOR CATEGORY - 2015 Sidney Fine Arts Show "Summer Shadows" People's Choice Award - 2015 Sidney Fine Arts Show "Summer Shadows" Upcoming and Past Exhibitions and Shows 2021 July 5-10 Two Person Show ArtSea Gallery Sidney, BC, Canada TBA - featuring Kirsten T.O. Sheffield and Wayne Peterson 2020 Oct 5-Dec 24 Chilliwack Museum and Archives Chilliwack, BC, Canada Creative in Quarantine - Exhibition of work created during the 2020 pandemic year. 2019 Feb 2-7 ArtSea Gallery Sidney, BC, Canada Taste of Tulista - Exhibition of artists showing in the upcoming 2019 season at the ArtSea Gallery. Aug 16-22 Solo Show ArtSea Gallery Sidney, BC, Canada Travels Through Batik - original batiks and giclees "Reach Over Salish Sea" sold "Haida Sea Bear" sold "Haida Grizzly Bear" sold "Korcula" sold "Evening Sighs - Venezia" sold "Opulenza Antica - Venezia" sold "In the Quiet of the Morning" sold "Little Blue Boat" sold "Drifting Shadows" sold October Sidney Fine Art Show Sidney, BC, Canada "Pinch of Saffron" sold 2018 October Sidney Fine Art Show Sidney, BC, Canada "Secluded Cove - Saanich Inlet" sold 3 paintings entered/accepted, 2 sold "Sailpast" sold runner up to 2018 People's Choice Award 2017 October Sidney Fine Art Show Sidney, BC, Canada "Solitude - Longbeach" sold 3 paintings entered/accepted/sold AWARDED: 2017 People's Choice Award "Petite Ville en Dordogne" sold "Seal Rock - Saanich Inlet" sold Nov 19-Dec 9 Group Exhibition The Abbotsford Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC, Canada Small Works Show painters: Min Ma, Hong Zhu, Donna Zhang, Kirsten Sheffield, Pieter Molenaar and others sculptors: Vance Theoret and Shannon Ravenhall 2016 July 5-10 Two Person Show Tulista Gallery Sidney, BC, Canada Travels Through An Artist's Eye - featuring Kirsten T.O. Sheffield and Serena J. Trinder "Pueblo Blanco - Andalucia, Spain" sold "The Rug Merchant - Goreme, Turkey" sold "Via Santa Maria delle Grazie - Sorrento, Amalfi Coast" sold "Siesta Türk Tarzı" sold "Grazelema - Spain" sold "Springtime in the Hilltowns - Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy" sold Sept 8-15 Invited to 2016 Artexpo Milan Milan, Italy October Sidney Fine Art Show Sidney, BC, Canada "Seaside Passage" sold 3 paintings entered/accepted, 2 sold "After Summer Showers - Hosta" sold November Group Exhibition The Abbotsford Art Gallery Abbotsford, BC, Canada Sixth Annual Contemporary Art Show 2015 August Painting on the Edge 2015 Vancouver, BC "In the Gary Oak Shadows" International FCA, Federation Gallery, Granville Island October Sidney Fine Art Show Sidney, BC, Canada "Summer Shadows - Saanich Inlet" sold 3 paintings entered/accepted/sold AWARDS: Colin Graham Award for Innovative Work and 2015 People's Choice Award "Heron - Botanical Beach" sold "After Summer Showers - Alstroemarea"sold November Group Exhibition The Abbotsford Art Gallery Abbotsford, BC, Canada Fifth Annual Contemporary Art Show 2014 October Sidney Fine Art Show Sidney, BC, Canada "Yucca" sold 2 paintings entered/accepted/sold "Clear Water - Saanich Inlet" sold Nov 21 - Dec 12 Group Exhibition Abbotsford Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC, Canada "Fusion" - Forth Annual Contemporary Art Show painters: Min Ma, Hong Zhu, Donna Zhang, Kirsten Sheffield and Pieter Molenaar sculptors: Vance Theoret and Shannon Ravenhall 2013 October Sidney Fine Art Show Sidney, BC, Canada "Botanical Beach" sold 1 painting entered/accepted/sold |
(two images immediately below) "Small Works Show" Abbotsford Art Gallery, Nov 19-Dec 9 2017
(two images directly above) "Fusion" Abbotsford Art Gallery, 2014
Education
1992 Bachelor of Arts (First Class) in Art History
1990- 1992 University of Victoria Art History Department Faculty of Fine Arts
1989- 1990 University of Victoria Visual Arts Department Faculty of Fine Arts
1988 Art of the Airbrush Oxford University Polytechnic
1986 Fabric Workshop Carol Sabiston
1986 Oil painting for permanent display in foyer of Check TV Victoria - organized and selected by Bill Porteous
1985 Watercolour Workshop Rita Edwards
1992 Bachelor of Arts (First Class) in Art History
1990- 1992 University of Victoria Art History Department Faculty of Fine Arts
1989- 1990 University of Victoria Visual Arts Department Faculty of Fine Arts
1988 Art of the Airbrush Oxford University Polytechnic
1986 Fabric Workshop Carol Sabiston
1986 Oil painting for permanent display in foyer of Check TV Victoria - organized and selected by Bill Porteous
1985 Watercolour Workshop Rita Edwards
Memberships
2015- present Active Status Federation of Canadian Artists
2014- present The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
2014 - 2015 The Abbotsford Arts Council
2015- present Active Status Federation of Canadian Artists
2014- present The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
2014 - 2015 The Abbotsford Arts Council

The art of framing my batiks!
I have developed a framing solution that emphasizes the organic, natural aspects of the batik by particularly highlighting the 100% cotton on which the works are painted while maintaining conservation parameters - I was very fortunate to have the expertise of the Whiterock Gallery in Whiterock, BC, which specializes in framing challenges. With the help of their designer, Amy, and framer, Byron, we envisioned a system of dry-mounting the cloth, leaving the raw edge exposed and creating a subtle shadow effect thus emphasizing the fabric. This definitely draws attention and distinguishes my work from other mediums. As conservation is of great importance, Amy and Byron confirmed that the dry-mounting glue was conservationally sound and would have no adverse affects on the artwork and, if required, the batik can be easily removed, undamaged.
I brought this framing concept closer to home where it was realized by Annette Sanders of Julie Anne's Art & Custom Framing in Chilliwack, BC. After several preliminary tests and design adjustments, Annette has become my "Framer of Choice". She is exceptionally competent with the technique, while sharing my perfectionism. Never satisfied until I am, Annette is the framer I recommend to my patrons buying unframed pieces.
Julie Anne's Art & Custom Framing
http://www.julieannesartandframing.com/
#4-45802 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC V2R 5P9
604-858-7813
I have developed a framing solution that emphasizes the organic, natural aspects of the batik by particularly highlighting the 100% cotton on which the works are painted while maintaining conservation parameters - I was very fortunate to have the expertise of the Whiterock Gallery in Whiterock, BC, which specializes in framing challenges. With the help of their designer, Amy, and framer, Byron, we envisioned a system of dry-mounting the cloth, leaving the raw edge exposed and creating a subtle shadow effect thus emphasizing the fabric. This definitely draws attention and distinguishes my work from other mediums. As conservation is of great importance, Amy and Byron confirmed that the dry-mounting glue was conservationally sound and would have no adverse affects on the artwork and, if required, the batik can be easily removed, undamaged.
I brought this framing concept closer to home where it was realized by Annette Sanders of Julie Anne's Art & Custom Framing in Chilliwack, BC. After several preliminary tests and design adjustments, Annette has become my "Framer of Choice". She is exceptionally competent with the technique, while sharing my perfectionism. Never satisfied until I am, Annette is the framer I recommend to my patrons buying unframed pieces.
Julie Anne's Art & Custom Framing
http://www.julieannesartandframing.com/
#4-45802 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC V2R 5P9
604-858-7813