SUE CONTINI
July 4 to July 11, 2025
Sue is an award-winning contemporary landscape painter living and working in Calgary, Alberta. She works primarily in acrylic, although she takes great joy in all media. A love of art-making was fostered early in her life, and as an ever-moving military child, her constant was the varying landscape of her journeys.
She is a graduate of York University’s Fine Arts program, after which life took her to Ontario’s north and then to the windswept foothills of the Rockies. She works hard to instill a passion for the arts in others through teaching, workshops, and jurying. While she loves to teach, she values learning just as much. Her art world has been enriched by incredible instruction and mentorship, and she is committed to paying that forward. She has been honored to serve as a jury member for national and local shows and competitions, including the Calgary Stampede Grade 12 Scholarship, Calgary Stampede Art Auction, and Calgary Stampede Poster Competition. Most recently, she was a juror for the Society of Canadian Artists International Juried Show. She is a designated member of both the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) and the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA).
Her approach to each painting is sparked by glimpses of atmosphere, color, and light in the landscape. She strives to convey the mood and feeling of those fleeting impressions in her work. While driven to capture the scene, she is equally drawn to the resonating patterns and rhythms of the land, wind, water, and light. Her process of layering allows color to mix optically, creating effects that would be unachievable otherwise. Balancing intuitive painting with controlled development, she continuously seeks interesting areas to refine while staying true to her initial intent.
MARK HOBSON
July 18 to July 24, 2025
Mark Hobson is based in Tofino B.C. on the outer west coast of Vancouver Island where he has painted for over forty years. A diverse artist in both subject and media, he is self-taught and equally comfortable in watercolor, acrylics, and oils. Best known for his portrayals of the B.C. coast, from pounding surf to sheltered coves, from rainforests to tidepools the richness of the natural environment and its wildlife come alive in his work. Originally trained as a biologist, his paintings are accurate yet, through the careful use of light, they are also sensitive depictions of the many moods of the mist-shrouded coastal landscape.
It is not surprising that he also has a passion for underwater scenes since his studio is a floating house anchored in a remote cove several km north of Tofino. From time to time scuba diving is a necessary part of float house living and it is during these dives that much of the inspiration for his underwater work is gathered.
His work has won awards in the U.S., Canada, and Europe and he has participated in shows throughout North America and as far afield as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Belgium. The Royal Canadian Mint has four times invited him to design sets of coins and the National Geographic Society has displayed his work in Washington D.C.
On five occasions he has won the Pacific Salmon Foundation's annual stamp competition and has been the Ducks Unlimited artist of the year.
As an avid naturalist, he has devoted numerous hours and donated artwork to the preservation of the wilderness he loves to paint. On a number of occasions he initiated major environmental campaigns one of which led to the formation of a new Provincial Park in B.C.
The best collection of available original works is displayed at the Mark Hobson Gallery in Tofino, B.C.
JANICE ROBERTSON
August 1 to August 7, 2025
Janice Robertson, born in 1952 on Vancouver Island, comes from a lineage of female artists. Based in Fort Langley, BC, she began her professional art journey in 1989.
Throughout her career, Janice has earned notable awards, including the Foreign Award in the Houston Watercolor Society’s Exhibition (2004) and the William and Margaret Foley Award in the Adirondacks National Exhibition of Watercolors (2008). She's also won the Bronze Medal thrice in the Federation of Canadian Artists Annual Signature Members exhibition.
A signature member of several prestigious art organizations, Janice has also served as President of the Federation of Canadian Artists (1999-2001). Her works grace collections worldwide, and she's listed in Who’s Who in Canada.
Janice is celebrated not only for her art but also as a respected workshop instructor and author of two instructional books on acrylic painting techniques.
Her art, spanning acrylic, watercolor, and oil mediums, reflects her deep love for the west coast forests and beaches, as well as her home and garden. Represented by galleries in Vancouver, Whistler, Sidney, and Fort Langley, Janice Robertson's work continues to captivate audiences globally.
GAYE ADAMS
August 19 to August 25, 2025
I am blessed to live the life of a painter.
My work is not at all difficult to understand. It is merely an ongoing exploration of that which I find beautiful, from the every day to the extraordinary.
What really drives me to the easel is my love of rendering light. Backlight, cast shadows, bounced light – it is all mesmerizing. I enjoy the other elements present in the visual field, those of color and design, etc., but the light hooks me every time.
In addition to doing my larger studio paintings, I very much enjoy painting on-site and have been privileged to do a fair amount of traveling and painting in the last number of years. I also enjoy doing small studies of still life and the model in my studio during our long Canadian winters.
To balance the solitude of my life as a painter, I find a great deal of fulfillment in paying forward the skills my mentors have passed on to me to my students. What a joy. I have gotten to meet some really amazing folks through the years, and have had the great privilege of instructing in Croatia, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and the US to name the most recent. The list is still growing, much to my delight.
I am currently represented at the following commercial galleries:
Canada House Gallery in Banff, AB
Adele Campbell Gallery in Whistler, BC
I am a Senior Signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, as well as the Pastel Artists of Canada.
SUSIE CIPOLLA
September 19 to September 25, 2025
Susie Cipolla, a Vancouver native, discovered her artistic talent at the age of seven by winning a bicycle in a Dairyland coloring contest. However, her artistic pursuits took a backseat as she pursued a career in physiotherapy, eventually managing a group of physiotherapy clinics.
In 2009, a pivotal moment occurred when Susie attended a painting workshop with Brian Atyeo, reigniting her passion for art. She then transitioned to a full-time artist, dedicating herself to refining her craft through workshops and mentorship with notable artists like Robert Genn and Mike Svob.
Based in Pemberton Valley, B.C., Susie lives with her family on a rural property where she operates her large studio. She not only creates but also fosters learning opportunities for other artists.
Specializing in acrylics, Susie's work ranges from poetic abstracts to vivid landscapes and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. Her paintings, characterized by earthy red underpainting, have earned her recognition as an award-winning Senior Signature Member (SFCA) and a respected figure in the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Susie is also a founding member of The Whistler Out Of Bounds Artist Group. Her artwork is represented in galleries across Canada, from British Columbia to Quebec, where it has found enthusiastic collectors.
DORIA MOODIE
September 26 to October 2, 2025
Doria is a dedicated full-time artist based in Whistler, BC. Her deep-rooted passion for wildlife conservation blossomed after her initial visit to the Great Bear Rainforest 12 years ago, leading her to become a staunch advocate for grizzly bears. Currently serving on the board of the Grizzly Bear Foundation and appointed as their official artist, Doria allocates one percent of her sales to support the foundation's crucial efforts in ensuring the long-term survival of grizzlies as a keystone species. Through her poignant portraits of bears, observed firsthand or through the lens of a friend's camera, she aims to highlight their intelligence and potential for harmonious coexistence with humans, given mutual respect. Notably, Doria held the esteemed position of artist-in-residence at a bear-viewing lodge in Knight Inlet, BC, for several years.
Doria's artistic journey traces back to her formative years attending Saturday morning art classes at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Fueled by a fascination with facial expressions and the depth they convey, she transitioned from a teaching career seventeen years ago to pursue painting predominantly in acrylics. Through rigorous training and guidance from master artists in various workshops and classes, she has honed her skills, now boasting a studio in Whistler where she captures not only bears but also expansive landscapes and occasional portraits. Inspired by the awe-inspiring natural surroundings of her home, Doria endeavors to infuse her artwork with a profound reverence for nature.
Recognized as an Associate Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a founding member of the Whistler Out of Bounds Artists, Doria's work has found a home in Mountain Galleries in Whistler, Banff, and Jasper for over a decade, bringing the beauty of the wild into homes worldwide.