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Meeting at Arrowhead by Max Jacquiard
"During the first half of the 20th century, the Canadian Pacific Railway operated a steamboat-railway connection between Revelstoke on the railway's mainline and Robson West (near Castlegar) on its Kettle Valley route some 500 miles to the south...more
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At the Crease and
Lacing Up by Ken Danby
Ken Danby, one of Canada's artistic success stories, passed away suddenly in September 2007 in Algonquin Park. However, in his lifetime he created a number of iconic images that have permeated our culture and collective psyche.
At the Crease and Lacing Up have never been released as a giclee canvas but Danby's estate have graciously allowed a limited edition of 350 to be published. This is a unique opportunity to collect prints of one of Canada's best-know contemporary painters.
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View From White Rock Pier
For many of us growing up in the Fraser Valley, White Rock was a glorious treat replete with lying in the sun, romping in the surf and cheap fish'n chips. Max captures one of those days in this work to be released in March 2009 with a Great Northern Train humming along the tracks with the signature white rock and Mount Baker below and behind it.
Canmore Station
"Train #2, the Montreal section of the 'Dominion' rolls to a stop along the station platform on a late September morning...."
Edith Cavell from Jasper Avenue
"This building was completed by Canadian National Railways in 1926 to replace the previous station which burned to the ground during the winter of 1924-1925...."
Blue River
"Blue River, BC is located on Hwy 5, halfway between Kamloops and Jasper, just east of Wells Gray Provincial Park...more"
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2850 Royal Train Arriving Lake Louise Station 1939
"The spring of 1939 brought the first ever visit to Canada by a reigning British monarch. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth toured the country by special train...more"
View From the Patullo Bridge
"Canadian National's eastbound Continental pulls away from the old New Westminster Station..."
Climbing the Hill
"In this late afternoon view from across the valley, Canadian Pacific's eastbound "Dominion" climbs towards the Continental Divide,..."
...more Max Jacquaird Works
Kootenay Express Original
"The Kootenay Express crosses Trout Creek on a beautiful Okanagan morning in the early 1950's..."- sold
Hope Station by Max Jacquiard
Acrylic Original on Canvas - Sold
"Spring sunshine breaks through overcast skies as a canyon bound freight rumbles past the station..."
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Introducing George Buytendorp
We are proud to be carrying some work by George Buytendorp, noted artist, art restorer and expert on the Group of Seven. Mr Buytendorp has been a featured artist at numerous private galleries throughout Canada...more work
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The latest painting on canvas to arrive from staff member Hong Zhu is called Prosperity...more work
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Theatre Row, Granville St. - 1950 by Brian Croft This 1950 version is the third in a series based on the hub of the entertainment district in Vancouver. The 1948 version which preceded this was from the other end of Granville St.... more Croft pictures
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A Place of Dreams by Carmen Tome
The ruins of a castle in Portugal, have been transformed through Carmen's craft into a magical place of dreams. Carmen holds more than 40 awards for her photography, including 3 Best Commercial Photographer of Canada awards...more images by Carmen.
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Liberty by Betty Sager
Betty is a relatively recent newcomer to the gallery but we have been impressed by the remarkable growth in her technical and artistic expression over the last couple of years... more pictures by Betty
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Dark Chocolate by Dianna Ponting
Dianna has won many awards for her pastel art, and we are pleased to be carrying some of her work including this piece Dark Chocolate which was recently featured in a pastel magazine. --more images
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Homeward by Pino
After a delightful day spent on the beach, mother and child wend their way home to prepare for the evening meal... more works by Pino
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Sunrays (sold) and Sonata by William Allister
Sunrays is a sensuous delight; it achieves tension by contrasting the brilliant colour of the glowing petals with the darker undergrowth that surrounds the flowers and then augments that with the forceful diagonals of the rays of the sun. This one will glow on your wall....more William Allister paintings
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North Star by Bob Barnes
This seascape depicts a vessel once docked near the Deas Island Slough near Vancouver.
Land of Mushrooms by Lloyd Barnes
A hummingbird, hovers above a mushroom-encrusted tree.
Not on the Menu by Lloyd Barnes
Charisma Gallery is proud to introduce the original art of the Barnes brothers. Lloyd Barnes, and his identical twin Bob, are wildlife artists living in the Caribou region of B.C. They are self-taught and phenomenally gifted: neither brother needs reference material to create; they can complete pictures straight from memory... see more paintings by Barnes
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Eggspecting by Terry McLaughlin
Terry McLaughlin's artistic journey began after seeing sculpture in a Calgary gallery and feeling that he could sculpt as well. This was followed by much experimentation before he settled on the medium of stone to express himself. Terry was born in Scotland and served in the Royal Navy before immigrating to Canada...more art by Terry Mclaughlin
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Fresh Snow by Robert Bateman
Mill Pond Press is releasing a new cardinal print Fresh Snow - Cardinal by Robert Bateman to celebrate Earth Day and also their 30-year collaboration with Canada's premier wildlife artist. Fresh Snow - Cardinal is being offered as a "Gratitude Edition" to the many collectors who have supported them over the years. The price is only $85 and the size of the edition is limited to the number of orders received by April 22, 2009 - Earth Day. Note: final size of the edition is 1322...details
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On the Wing
by Robert Bateman
"A bald eagle, majestic and imperious, soars high over the mist-clad Gulf Islands in Robert Bateman's latest print: On the Wing "... see more Bateman prints
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Lookout Islet and Shells in the Sunshine by Carol Evans
Lookout Islet (left) - "On a craggy islet near Oliver Cove, an eagle perches on a weather-worn tenacious old tree..."
Shells in the Sunshine - "Where shells have collected along a seam in the sandstone the sunlight and clear water create a glorious, moving play of light."
see more images by Evans
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Walrus and Baby by Kevin Peters
We are pleased to welcome back one of Abbotsford's most notable artists. Kevin Peters grew up here and sold his first sculpture at the age of 16 through Charisma Gallery but now his creations can be found around the world....see more sculptures by Kevin
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