STARTING ON MAY 14TH! 3 AMAZING PRIZES! GO HERE TO BUY TICKETS AND FOR MORE DETAILS.
We are so thrilled to have our first ever fundraising raffle to help us continue an important work in the community educating public on bear awareness. These three incredible pieces of art have been donated to us by talented BC artists, and they can be yours, so don’t wait - buy your tickets now!
Nadine sallinen
Nadine Sallinen is an artist residing and working in BC, Canada: her main subjects being inspired by nature. She has had a fascination with art since childhood and started with watercolors, drawing with pencil, colored pencils, pen, ink and acrylic painting, and then to using pastels. Using her distinctive pastel technique to create flawless details, Nadine has captured the essence and innocence of this Mum and her cub in this piece. This precious work is only one of two created.
Measurements: L 30" X W 19" Value: $500
karin taylor
The “Plunge” is a stunning, original work by artist Karin Taylor: Karin began her career as a watercolor artist specializing in wildlife, but over time bears became her chosen subject matter. Those of you on the Sunshine Coast may know Karin from her bronze “Yoga Bear” sculptures. One of which was commissioned by the Town of Gibsons to be part of the public art pathway from lower to upper Gibsons. Karin’s work can be found in galleries across Canada. We are so fortunate to have her bear creations here on the our Sunshine Coast.
Measurements: L 48"x W 24" Value: $1,200.00
robert bateman
“Endangered Spaces” is a signed limited edition print of a majestic grizzly by Robert Bateman. Robert Bateman has been a keen artist and naturalist from his early days. He has always painted wildlife and nature with a style that has made him one of the foremost artists to depict the world of nature. He has received multitudes of awards and accolades for his works worldwide and has become a spokesman for many environmental and preservation issues, and using his artwork and limited edition prints in fundraising efforts that have provided millions of dollars for these worthy causes.
Measurements: L 40" x W 30" Value: $800
