Artist - Designer

BEN KUYPERS

    Ben has honed his creativity through formal art training as a commercial artist and residential designer. This creative drive influences his interior design, paintings, and sculptures, resulting in an extensive visual vocabulary that informs his work.

His dedication to his craft guides him to express the best in his endeavours. Always exploring and developing techniques to refine the craft further. Working in various styles and genres, clients can always expect interesting and expressive ways he approaches his work. I have had the opportunity to explore and work with various mediums, styles, and techniques throughout my life, allowing me to develop my skills and creativity as an artist. Art is about transforming ideas and spaces into something even better. I enjoy the challenge of revitalizing traditional styles with fresh and exciting details while exploring modern genres to push the boundaries of what is possible. Imagination and genuine craftsmanship are essential to creating truly exceptional works of art. 

https://www.benkuypersartanddesign.com

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MARIA REID

   Maria Reid was raised in the picturesque region of British Columbia, in Lakeview Heights, West Kelowna. She spent much of her life surrounded by the stunning vineyards and sprawling lake views that characterize this area. Her South African heritage profoundly influences her artistic journey and serves as a wellspring of inspiration for her work.

Maria’s passion for art, creativity, and culture flourished in the Okanagan Valley from an early age. She draws upon the natural beauty around her and the rich tapestry of her heritage to inform her artistic expression. Although she is a self-taught artist with no formal training, Maria’s creativity is a legacy inherited from both her parents—her mother’s talents in painting and music complement her father’s skills in drawing and photography.

After taking a break from painting for several years, Maria expanded her creative horizons by experimenting with various art forms, including fibre art, wood burning, and pen-and-ink drawing. This exploration allowed her to satisfy her artistic impulses while honing her skills across different mediums.

Maria’s current collection of paintings reflects a deep connection to her South African roots. Through her artwork, she celebrates cultural diversity and highlights the beauty of the female form/face. Each piece serves as a testament to the richness of different cultures and the stories they tell.

Maria Reid (@canvasandtwine_) • Instagram photos and videos

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PATRICIA GRACE

Patricia Grace is proud to say she is a “British Columbian girl.” In early childhood, she was always painting and drawing. When she was gifted an oil paint-by-number set at 8 years old, she knew she had found her medium, and in grade 5, she sold her first painting for $5. Later on her artistic journey, Patricia took a crash course in oil painting and was discovered by the Evans Gallery in Kelowna in the mid-80s. Since then, she has exhibited in the Paint Brush Gallery, the Raymond Chow, the Okanagan Art Gallery (both in Oliver and Osoyoos), the Tutt Street Gallery, and Gallery 421 in Kelowna.

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In 1991, Patricia completed their first year of architecture at BCIT, which inspired her to start painting on larger surfaces. She was a scenic artist with IATSE in the movie industry and completed numerous indoor and outdoor murals in Vancouver and California. She was an interior house painter and a freelance oil and mural painter for most of her career. Patricia is an ethereal oil painter who artistically evokes her spiritual essence through painting.

 

Patricia’s love of painting is lifelong; she continues working as a full-time artist in her home outside Peachland, BC, surrounded by nature.https://www.patriciagraceart.com/contact

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