Category Archives: art

Hatley Park – the bridge

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Katherine

The Japanese stroll garden at Hatley Park was designed by Isaburo Kishida, a Ko-en (park) designer from Yokohama. Work on the garden began in 1909, with completion the following year. and now you know…

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Hatley Park – the lions

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Katherine

The lions at Hatley Park – one roaring, one sleeping…

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Pipeline graffiti

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Katherine

Graffiti on the Puntledge penstock pipeline

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Chemainus – more than murals

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

There’s more to the artistry in Chemainus than murals – including wood carvings that depict the history of Chemainus and the Cowichan Valley.   Bronze statues of people who helped shape much of Vancouver Island – H.R. MacMillan of MacMillan … Continue reading →

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Canada Post – Chemainus

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

Artistry and reality – a bit of Canada Post history in Chemainus

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Chemainus Murals

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Chemainus murals were born when the Horseshoe Bay Lumber Mill shut down in 1983 – instead of fading away when the major employer left, the town embarked on a program to attract tourists. 39 outdoor murals were created, depicting … Continue reading →

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Puntledge Penstock Graffiti

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Katherine

Puntledge Penstock Graffiti  – underneath the Highway 19 bridge [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.267862673337451.1073742038.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Pipeline graffiti

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

Artistry on the Puntledge Generation Station penstock pipeline [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.266689270121458.1073742037.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″] Images are also in a standalone album…

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2014 Parksville Sandcastle Competition

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

The Parksville Sandcastle Competition (Sand Sculpting Competition) offers an impressive display of artistry combined with technical prowess – Sculptors have 24 hours over three days to create their masterpieces from just sand and water. Two person Doubles teams receive 15 … Continue reading →

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Lake Trail Middle School

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I frequently drive past Lake Trail Middle School when I am heading out to hike about at the Puntledge recreation area, and this awesome piece of artwork always brings a smile to my face. I wish schools were all this … Continue reading →

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