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Claire Gaulin-Brown was raised in a small cabin tucked away in Vancouver Island’s rustic Cowichan Valley. This setting led to an upbringing that gave Claire the initial push into an artistic career based on a deep understanding of the way humans interact with their environment. Claire has learned the many faces of the interaction between our planet and its inhabitants by immersing herself in experiences of the natural world, some of which include exploring in the Garibaldli Mountain Range near Squamish, watching pelicans glide by on a surf safari in Mexico, and having her breath taken away by the Himalayan Griffons in Nepal.
Claire has exhibited works in Victoria, Whistler, and Montreal, and has worked on illustrated conservation efforts through not-for-profit organizations such as the Bateman Foundation. Claire earned an Art History degree from McGill University in Montreal, but has finally found her way back to where her heart truly lies on the west coast where she lives, paints, and walks in the forests.
“There have been so many Pacific Wild Campaigns that have caught my heart over the years. I grew up exploring the shores of Vancouver Island and now as an adult and I have a rhythmic connection to the coast, not only in the way it informs my artistic practice, but also by how I spend my time. When you gain knowledge about something, such as an animal, or a place, you are more likely to care to preserve it. Pacific Wild has been such an incredible fountain of information to disseminate that knowledge so that those links to caring are created. I have learned so much about wolves in particular, through your Save BC Wolves campaign, that I keep coming back to them as a point of continued learning and artistic subject matter.”
If you’re a lover of aquatic sports or marine environments, discover the 2023 World Tour - Paddling Film Festival at the Ocean PARC playhouse in White Rock on July 13! Hosted by Sea Gods Stand Up Paddleboards, this film festival celebrates paddling and aquatic exploration in its many forms from canoeing to whitewater kayaking in fresh and saltwater. This event is a great opportunity to see sixteen of the most celebrated paddling films shortlisted for the World Tour, and participate in raffles and other proceeds in support of Pacific Wild!
Buy tickets by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting paddlingfilmfestival.com
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Getaway for Two, Ruby Lake Resort Sunshine Coast. @rubylakeresort
2 nights stay in a wood cabin or Safari tent (This depends on the availability and whether they have a pet or not) both accommodation types are roughly the same value. 1 x 3-course dinner for 2 people. 2-hour paddleboard or kayak rental (again depends on the preference of the people) Estimated value is $500.00. Nestled between the Caren Range Mountains and gorgeous Ruby Lake, we are situated in a natural paradise! Our property is an outdoor-enthusiasts haven, surrounded by walking, hiking & cycling trails, one of BC`s most beautiful lakes for swimming, and paddling, with onsite boat & board rentals as well as a private dock, seasonal on-site yoga classes, and a mountain biker`s pump track. Our property also features a large lagoon that doubles as a natural wildlife and bird sanctuary, and the property is home to hundreds of birds (both wild and tame), beavers, otters, deer, raccoons, squirrels, and more! Our renowned on-site restaurant offers authentic northern Italian cuisine, with both indoor lake-view dining, as well as outdoor seating on our covered waterfront patio.
Bud on this once in a lifetime getaway!
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Double Panel Photo Poem Brian & Donna Bindon
A poem about old growth forests, and some striking photo-images by Donna Bindon of ancient cedars and sitka spruce to which to attach as an underscore or background for the poem which poses questions about humanity’s broken relationships with nature, and a plea for resumption of the ancient respect and honour for nature that we yet are capable of. I am retired and I don’t have an art business, but my past work includes freelance radio broadcasting with Park Radio in Banff, and I am working on a book with a co-author retired warden on the spiritual potency of the wild to help heal our world.
Link in our bio to bid!
Double Panel Photo Poem Brian & Donna Bindon
A poem about old growth forests, and some striking photo-images by Donna Bindon of ancient cedars and sitka spruce to which to attach as an underscore or background for the poem which poses questions about humanity’s broken relationships with nature, and a plea for resumption of the ancient respect and honour for nature that we yet are capable of. I am retired and I don’t have an art business, but my past work includes freelance radio broadcasting with Park Radio in Banff, and I am working on a book with a co-author retired warden on the spiritual potency of the wild to help heal our world.
Link in our bio to bid!
1 Hour Gift Certificate with Annika McGivern Performance Sports Coaching @annikamcgivern.performance
One hour zoom Performance Sports Psychology Coaching session. Performance Psychology Coaching is a person-focused collaborative process grounded in psychology, coaching, and neuroscience, designed to support people to develop mental skills that support them to improve performance in all areas of life.
Link in our bio to bid on this session!
North Pacific Right Whale" 9x12 by Elena Markova @elenamarkelova_art
For every print purchased on my website, I donate $1 to One Tree Planted supporting global reforestation. Over the years I’ve been donating to different global and local wildlife associations and foundations, and it brings me joy to do small steps in making our world a better place.Thanks to my mom I realized that if you want to create something really thoughtful you should make it with love, and I put my heart into every piece that I paint. It’s my hope that you not only love my artwork, but my soul that lives within it.
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