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I am offering a 15% discount on all paintings and woven wearable art for the month of December and January.  There is a desperate need for homes and funding for dogs at the moment and all proceeds of sales will be split between a local dog rescue and Second Chance Dog Rescue.  Rufino pictured below is a Mexican rescue fortunately finding a home here in Victoria.  Paintings and weavings can be viewed at www.annebowen.ca

Fall is my favorite time of year, a time to regroup, reflect and experiment with new ideas and inspirations.  I am offering 15% off all artwork from now until the end of December to make way for new paintings.  This is a perfect time to give the gift of artwork to yourself or your loved ones.  Postal rates $20.00 - $65.00 anywhere in Canada.  Paintings can be viewed at www.annebowen.ca 

Now for a something a little different.  As most of my painting are still down at the Coast Hotel, I will be displaying my woven wearable art and explaining the process of taking the raw fibre from the spinning process to the weaving.  I will have a good selection of jackets, wraps, infinity scarves and shrugs available, just in time for the cooler weather.  "Slow Fashion" of sustainable clothing is something I am excited about and I am enjoying exploring all the wonderful possibilities. 

Sharing the garden with me will be a fantastic potter and a marvelous jeweller.  We are at  3735 Ascot Drive, north end of the Cedar Hill Golf course.  Tour runs 11 - 4 on August 28 and 29.  Lots of parking at King's Pond. www.annewbowen.ca

I am excited to be invited back to the Coast Hotel to show my work for the month of August.  The paintings will be hung in the lobby areas as well as the restaurant.  The hotel is a lovely venue for artwork and I hope,  if you are in the Fisherman's Wharf area, that you will pop in. www.annebowen.ca

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer with family, friends and catching up on visits and hugs.  I am happy to be hanging 13 new works in the Grand Pacific Hotel's lobby area, 463 Belleville, 5th - 31st July.  The show features a collection of my bear paintings as well as BC coastal landscapes.  For a preview visit www.annebowen.ca 

I am thrilled that Richard Wong (watercolors) Judi Neudorf (exotic jewelry) and Bob Fahlman (collectible Knives) will be joining me in the garden on June 27 from 10:00 to 4:00 showing their latest achievements.  I will be showing my weaving "slow fashion" as well as my latest paintings.  Andy and Mike will provide live music in the afternoon.  Our half acre garden is located at 3735 Ascot Drive, north end of the Cedar Hill Golf Course.  Lots of parking at Kings Pond a few yards down the street.  For a sneak preview www.annebowen.ca

Happy Spring everyone, it has been a challenging winter and I am really excited to be part of a group of 6 local artists exhibiting our latest work at the Chapel Gallery, St. Matthias Church, 600 Richmond Ave.  The gallery will be open on March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21.  Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 4:00 and Sundays noon until 3:00.  I will be in attendance on Saturdays March 6, 13 and Sunday the 21.  This is a free event and covid protocols will be in place.  More paintings at www.annebowen.ca

In these difficult times, reaching out to those who have made a difference in your life and have provided support in our life journey is important.  I want to give you all a HUGE BEAR HUG and encouragement to keep going, keep safe and keep finding ways to get through this in positive ways.  www.annebowen.ca

I have just completed this painting and want to thank you all who gave a painting a new home, I truly appreciate your support.  Although the holidays will be a bit different this year I do hope you find creative ways to be with your loved ones and friends and remain safe and well.  I am looking forward to days painting in the great out doors and summer hikes in our beautiful province.  The very best in the New Year to you all.  www.annebowen.ca

Hello everyone

I will be extending the 20% discount offer until December 15 for Christmas shopping.  With the increased restrictions now in place, if you wish to view a painting I will hang it or them in the garden studio for your personal inspection or viewing can take place on the front porch. 

Thank you to all of you who have made a space in your homes for my paintings this month, I am very honored. 

I have a few new paintings posted on the website for your enjoyment, wwwannebowen.ca

Please stay safe.