Category Archives: Wildlife Artists

ALLAN HANCOCK: Celebrated by Wildlife Habitat Canada

A painting by Birthplace of B.C. Gallery artist, W. Allan Hancock, titled “Blossoming – Mourning Doves,” has been unveiled as the image of the 2015 Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp and Print. The Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp and Print … Continue reading

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CONSERVATION MATTERS: See wildlife works by W. Allan Hancock

W. Allan Hancock’s new wildlife paintings are now showing at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery. The Pacific Salmon Foundation chose Allan’s painting “Rapid Approach – Chum Salmon & Grizzly,” for the 2014 Salmon Conservation Stamp! The stamp is featured on … Continue reading

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY: Memories of Kookaburras

Kookaburras are in the Kingfisher family but their ebullient nature sets them apart. The distinctive sound of the Laughing Kookaburras call, echoing human laughter, makes for high-spirited birding in the wilds of Australia. What better gift to give the mom … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Dianna Ponting! The BC Wildlife Federation has chosen Dianna Ponting as their 2013 Artist of the Year for her painting of a trio of raccoons, “Masked Musketeers”. The “Artist of the Year” program was established by the BCWF … Continue reading

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MASTER WATERCOLOURS: Linda Muttitt, international artist

Linda Muttitt is featured in the current issue of “International Artist” magazine as finalist in the Seascapes, Rivers & Lakes competition with her painting ‘Protected Shoreline’, shown and sold at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery.

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ALLAN HANCOCK: Competing in Great Painters Challenge

BC wildlife artist Allan Hancock will be painting in the Great Painters Challenge on August 5 at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery. The three hour competition with Allan and twelve other BC artists begins at Noon. A jury of art … Continue reading

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NOW SHOWING: Sculptures by Brent Barton

Brent Barton has been carving soapstone for over 15 years and still considers each piece to be an enjoyable challenge. Most of his works are inspired by nature but at times he likes to create more abstract pieces. “I can … Continue reading

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TERRY ISAAC: Wildlife artist joins Birthplace of B.C. Gallery

The Birthplace of B.C. Gallery is pleased to announce the addition of Terry Isaac to the Gallery’s group of fine artists. Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Terry Isaac, grew up in the Willamette Valley of Oregon where he began his love … Continue reading

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NEW WORKS: Grizzly sculpture by Sharon Tirixow

Sharon Tirixow has been sculpting for almost twenty years. While she has worked in wood, her passion is stone sculpting. Sharon studied under award-winning stone sculptor, Cathryn Jenkins. See Sharon Tirixow’s work, including her most recent creation, “Great Grizzly”, at … Continue reading

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Joyce Trygg: BC Wildlife Artist of the Year 2010

The artists of the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery continue to win recognition. Recently, the BC Wildlife Federation selected one of the Gallery’s artists, Joyce Trygg, as the BC Wildlife Artist of the Year for 2010. Joyce won the annual competition … Continue reading

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