Whats Happening The following are my recent projects and upcoming events. I am working on several wonderful book projects and future gallery shows. As always, Peace, Kristi. (NOTE: All events take place in Victoria BC Canada unless otherwise noted.) EVENTS: Moss Street Paint-In July 17th 11 to 4:30 Summer Small Works Salon Style Exhibit June and August Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street www.aggv.bc.ca Sooke Fine Arts Show August Sooke BC sookefinearts.com AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Honoured to be included as one of the 150 significant BC women artists, past and present. website Recipient of the 2009 Award of Merit for book illustrations "You, me and my O.T", by Paulette Bourgeois, Occupational Therapists of Canada. ONGOING REPRESENATION AND RETAIL SOURCES: Sooke Harbour House Gallery Ongoing selection of several recent works gracing the walls of this beautiful Island venue. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Art Rentals Art Gallery of Greater Victoria www.aggv.bc.ca Quails Nest Studio Online Gallery An easy and reliable place to purchase many artists works, including some original pieces from my recently published books! quailsneststudio.com Munros Books, Cadboro Bay Books, Bolen Books, Instinct Gifts, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria gift shop, She Said Gallery and Gifts LATEST BOOKS: (Click here for more information) "Uirapuru", (Based on a Brazilian Legend), Written by PK Page, Published by Oolichan Books "The Sky Tree", (Trilogy), Written by PK Page, Published by Oolichan Books "There Once Was A Camel" Written by internationally known poet P.K. Page Published by Ekstasis Editions ~ Cherubim Press, Victoria BC. "You, Me and My OT" by Paulette Bourgeois. (Author of Franklin the Turtle, The Amazing series, the In My Neighbourhood series) Published by C.A.O.T, Toronto, ON Kaleidoscope Books, Ottawa. Sooke Harbour House Sooke Region Museum Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Born and raised on the West Coast of Canada to a family of avid gardeners and artists, Kristi whiled away many childhood hours in the garden looking for fairies. At the ripe age of 6 years old she decided on her future path as a children's illustrator and fine artist. Kristi attended the Emily Carr College of Art, and after a hiatus to raise her children- where she would educate herself in the evenings and work in children's classrooms- she gained the insight and inspiration to work in her chosen field. The muse for Kristi’s works are her children and the rainforest near her home. Her fine art work pieces are influenced by the Canadian Impressionists, by Emily Carr and Eastern Mandala Artists- and her children’s illustration is reminiscent of Arthur Rackham or Contemporary Charles Van Sandwyk. She is inspired by the works of Dr. Suess. The trademark amber and sepia pallet evolved after searching for earth friendly mediums: she now prefers bottled ink and quill pen, or water based paints. Whether she is working on fine art work or illustrations, Kristi loves pattern, glowing lines, and warm sentimental effects with a west coast feeling. Currently Vice President of the Island Illustrators Society and past Editor of FCA Victoria’s 'The Grapevine', Kristi is also an active juried member of the FCA, and a registered member of CARFAC/CARCC, CACGV, ACCESS and CANSCAIP. Both her time and artwork have been donated to many local, children's and environmental fundraising projects including the Stream of Dreams, several local environmental fundraisers, and the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Her works can be found at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria or Sooke Harbour House Gallery, her children’s books are available at local bookstores. To find out where else she will be showing this season, check the events schedule on this site or contact her directly. For drop in studio visits please call ahead at 1-250-477-7464. Studio: 1481 Elnido Road, Victoria BC Canada V8N 4Z7 Click here for full Curriculum Vitae.