Carrie McKellar

Artist/Makers, Friends

An artist based in Powell River, B.C.

A desire to reconnect with the natural world informs Carrie’s work.

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“The Pacific Coast is a priceless ecosystem which must be protected.”

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Jun 10

Brian, supporter of Pacific Wild, is donating all proceeds from the sale of his wooden sculpture “TRAE” to Pacific Wild in memory of his partner Tracey.

“I’ve always been drawn to shapes, patterns, and the inherent strength of natural materials. I endeavour to present pieces in their natural form and alter them to reveal their secrets or when structural considerations are required. Leaving a 'live edge' on the wood and stone accentuates the natural beauty of the piece. I'm always working at my craft and exploring new techniques to achieve my vision.

Tracey was a lifelong educator, artist, and lover of the west coast lifestyle. No adventure was too daunting and Vancouver Island gave her what her soul required. From East Sooke Park to Landslide Lake, hiking was always on the agenda for Tracey. Recently she caught the canoeing bug and many afternoons were spent in bays and coves around the Saanich Peninsula. She is dearly missed by her partner Brian,her two daughters Courtney-Leigh and Hadley, and the staff and students at St.Margaret's School.

The piece 'Trae' is an homage to Tracey's love of swimming and independent spirit. It was an old but funny family joke that Tracey was found by her parents on the beach in the Caribbean as a young mermaid. It was essential to install swimming pools in every house we owned as proof of her need to be close to water. This was a place of refuge from the regular stresses of life. This piece is created from a fallen Western Maple. The flared tail was part of the remaining stump and had to be dug by hand (no tools) to insure it wouldn't be scratched or damaged. The belt is made from a stone called 'Green Ice' and accentuated by stone beads. The piece is wall mounted with custom industrial metal brackets but could potentially be altered to be free standing if requested.”

View Brian’s work: https://www.bjrombough.net/bio

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May 20

Ellie Lamb is a long-time member of Pacific Wild and is a certified bear guide, bear expert and artist. She has donated her bronze sculture, "BEAR 66", which was recently displayed in Robert Bateman's travelling exhibition "Teacher of the Land" in celebration of grizzly bears. In addition, "BEAR 66" has been displayed in the prestigious Mountain Gallery both in Whistler and Banff. This sculpture measures 13.5 x 19 x 17.75 inches. (34.3 x 48.3 x 45.1 cm) and is a signed 3/18 limited edition.

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May 19

@seaforthexpeditions has graciously donated the trip of a lifetime to Pacific Wild's #WildAuction2022! Join Seafourth Expeditions August 2-9, 2022 on the pristine west coast of Vancouver Island for an exclusive 7-day Seawolf and Wildlife Expedition for 4-6 guests. This trip is designed to take you to some of their favourite locations and will feature hikes through old-growth forests, walks on expansive sandy beaches, sea caves, waterfalls, and a taste of their rugged coastline. You will explore a variety of locations by boat from the base camp each day, and can anticipate seeing wolves, bears, sea otters, and whales. Mornings and evenings will prioritize catching a glimpse of the elusive Sea Wolf, while afternoons will be used to enjoy exploring the beaches, forest, tide pools, and hopefully relaxing in the sun!

Seaforth Expeditions was built out of their passion to share amazing wildlife encounters with filmmakers and photographers. They have come to know that by studying the local wildlife intimately over time, they can put their clients in the best positions to document elusive creatures and amazing behaviours. Seafourth's hope is that by sharing their in-depth knowledge, filmmakers and photographers will produce works that inspire and educate the world about the fragility and beauty of the Pacific Northwest ecosystems.

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May 18

@cratewestgiftdelivery has generously donated x2 gift baskets. The baskets are filled with products from candles and blankets to delicious sweets and treats, locally roasted coffee and sustainably fished food from the sea.

This would make a fantastic gift for someone you love, or as a thank you to someone who has made a difference in your life. Or, keep it for yourself as the year's best secret stash!

Crate West Gift Delivery Inc based in Victoria B.C. works alongside producers of art and food to deliver Memorable Gift Boxes throughout Canada. Crate West is also well known to customize Gift Boxes for individual, corporate and charitable organizations.

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May 17

Artist @carolefinnartist has kindly donated 48x36 original acrylic piece - “Wolf Fishing Great Bear Rainforest” to the #WildAuction2022

Living in the woods at the edge of a lake surrounded by nature for most of her life has imbued in Carole a love of her surroundings and a deep desire to protect them. She is drawn to landscapes that bespeak the wild power of nature in the rocks, water, and trees and in the might of the animals that inhabit these places. Energy that emanates from these landscapes connects profoundly with her soul and drives her to translate them into a visual language. By doing so she hopes to inspire people to look deeper into the world that surrounds them.

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May 17

Art by @seanbehnsen // #WildAuction2022

My journey towards art inspired by wildlife preservation began in April 2021. I took a week long falconry course through @islandraptors, which fuelled a two month-long painting binge, and I ended up painting 18 pieces. This project touched on many aspects of my desire to bring more awareness to the impact that human encroachment and development has on our neighbouring wildlife.
I have since volunteered with birds of prey in various capacities.

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