Marie has dedicated the last decade to The Arts on Bowen Island. Her background in Marketing, has allowed her to mentored numerous artists, open an art gallery that sells art for over 55 artists, and be a founding committee member for the Bowen Arts Tour. Marie founded the Paint it Forward program and continues to teach others how to create in Acrylics.

You can enjoy her paintings, created in both Acrylics & Oils. Browse her website to purchase Original Art, Home Décor Designs and more. MarieNeys.com

Liz Nankin has been a costume designer in film, theater and television for over three decades. She has also trained as a puppeteer at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Telling stories with fashion and sculpture has led to a passionate life of creating community workshops.

A new Canadian citizen, she moved to Bowen Island in 2018 and joined the Arts Committee of the Hearth Gallery on Bowen Island. She has worked with the Hearth Gallery creating arts community events supporting artists.

As a participating artist in DIVING IN: THE ART OF CLEANING LAKES AND OCEANS, she has a passion for arts activism. She has taught debris art activism workshops in the Metro Vancouver area as well as Bowen Island. She was awarded a community arts grant in partnership with the Bowen Museum and Archives to co-create BOWEN FABLES, a series of five shadow puppet films about Bowen’s history.

It’s a joy to gather our Bowen artists and celebrate their work on Tour Bowen Art.

Kathy Clarke is a talented jewelry artist with a passion for creating unique and stunning pieces. With a keen eye for design and a love for working with different materials, she has established herself as a respected figure in the art community.

“Each one-of-a-kind, sterling silver design celebrates self-expression and individuality! Inspired by the natural beauty of Earth’s gemstones and guided by the unique qualities of each stone, I create jewelry that reflects personal style and tells a story. The handcrafting process is as meaningful to me as the final piece, blending creativity and craftsmanship into something truly special.”

Kathy is excited to be a part of the Here's Bowen Arts Tour 2025 committee and looks forward to showcasing her work and supporting fellow artists in the upcoming event.

I’m That Lady Heather and you can spot me collecting flowers and ferns, seashells and sand and other treasures all throughout Bowen Island to use in my resin art pieces. I preserve the flowers and ferns using a variety of drying techniques including flat pressing or drying crystals. Once dried I combine the flowers with resin, glass, metals, wood and other materials to create unique pieces. I do custom pieces for weddings and special occasions too!

Valentyna Gabinyetova
I am a crochet artist and photographer, and for me, creating is more than just a passion—it’s my meditation, my way of storytelling. I picked up my crochet hook at nine years old and never put it down, drawn to the magic of turning simple threads into something both beautiful and useful.

At twelve, I bought my first camera with a $10 gift from my godfather, using it to document my family’s journey as we immigrated to Canada that same year. In my crochet work, I strive to blend artistry with function, crafting pieces that aren’t just visually appealing but also comfortable and wearable. Natural materials inspire me, bringing
warmth and authenticity to everything I create. My work has been showcased in local galleries and cherished by a growing community of supporters on social media.

Paul’s formative life experience in Africa triggered a lifelong journey in community development, counselling, and being a beatnik on the road. This lifelong journey led to the founding of the foundation commumnityevolution.org - Google Search

In addition to social activism, Paul’s entrepreneurial drive founded colleges and language schools for international students …...Learn English and more in Australia & Canada | ILSC…...ILSC | Greystone College

In his golden years, Paul is happily retired on Bowen heaven.

Jeanette is a second generation art dealer and appraiser with over 40 years of experience working in the art and antique field. The family business, Uno Langmann Limited, specializes in the finest 17th to 19th century European and North American paintings as well as quality antiques and objets d’art. Jeanette travels worldwide to research and collect fine and decorative arts, and has a particular interest in historical Canadian art from the 19th and early 20th century. The Gallery provides appraisal services to public institutions and private clients, assists in assembling collections and sources artwork for individual clients. An expert on CBC’s Canadian Antiques Roadshow, Jeanette advises on appraisals and acquisitions for countless Canadian organizations. Past President of the Art Dealers Association of Canada, she advises as Chair of the Appraisals Committee as well as to the Canadian Personal Property Export Review Board in Ottawa.

With a degree in Biology focused on marine ecosystems, I have spent the last decade working with clay in slab construction, exploring marine themes through innovative glaze techniques. This artistic pursuit draws directly on my early scientific background and lifelong fascination with marine life.

While my earlier career, of 26 years, involved corporate structuring, strategic funding, and investment banking; my primary focus today is the creative expression found in clay and its connection to the natural world beneath the sea.

We welcome all who wish to help create the best tour to date! Volunteers are needed. Contact us at bowenartstour@gmail.com