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Michael Edmund Ray enjoys his art in three dimensions. But he also realizes that within the art world, sculpture is sometimes viewed as...

With sunnier weather and warmer days, the flora in Vancouver are rousing from their winter slumber. Flowers are blooming all around the...

After a year in a pandemic that made many industries shut their doors, it’s clear the arts is a resilient market. An industry linked to...

There has never been a moment in Guillermo Romero de la Arena’s life when he was not an artist. And that lifelong passion has grown into...

Have you ever stopped to think about the way you feel while using your favourite art supplies? It could be assumed the joy that stems...

David Syre’s journey as an artist is as wide-ranging as his journey throughout life. And in this, his art is a true reflection of this...

Valentine’s Day is recognized around the world as a celebration of love that takes place each year on Feb. 14, but its origins are...

Black History Month is not only a time for celebrating the achievements of Black people in Canada and around the world, but also a time...

Preparing for an art exhibition is never easy. Beyond having a body of work ready to display and sell to the public, it takes careful...

Being constantly inspired to create can sometimes be tough. But who says we should have to wait to be inspired? There are many people and...

We look at, experience, and purchase art because it makes us feel something. There is a value that goes beyond anything monetary, a value...

Shima Shanti makes art with fire. But there is a delicate touch to her medium, built gradually and peeled away until the finished piece...

You just created some beautiful art. Great! Now it's time to get out there and market yourself as an artist. Promotion is a key factor of...

The creative process is unique for every artist. For me, it is a half-planned, half-intuitive process. I’ll begin with a general idea,...

In March, many of the things we take for granted went on pause. For my daughter, it was especially hard. The playground and pools closed....

Although there were many lessons we all had to learn in 2020, one of the major questions we had to ask ourselves was: “what is there to...

Jessica Ruth Freedman does not paint to convey a message or to provoke any specific agenda. Her work is not meant to be conceptual;...

So, you have a spot in Art Vancouver. You know how you want to set up your walls and what work you will show. But what’s next? How do you...

Environmental concerns have come to the forefront in recent decades. For many artists, art is a way of conveying the importance of these...

Art Downtown has brought life into a small private park in Vancouver at a time of ever-growing uncertainty and social distancing. From...