Valiant Art Gallery

10/05/2026

It’s always a special occasion when I handle Cadmium Maroon pigment. . . ——-Watch until the end for my painting titled =Fired ! =
Music: =Sad Old Red= by SimplyRed

09/30/2026

September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters !

Photo credit: Pam Liske-Sims- Creston BC. Canada 2026

09/28/2026

Don’t Miss It ! 🌱🌿🌲The Healing Forests Show at the Tilted Brick Gallery in Creston, B.C. —>It’s open every weekend until Oct. 17th, 2026.

09/21/2026

Opening night at the “Healing Forests”juried art show at the Tilted Brick Art Gallery in Creston,BC. It was a great evening and a powerful display of work from 17 artists from the West Kootenays. I had 2 paintings accepted.

09/20/2026

09/13/2026

🌲 It’s Showtime ! 🌲 =The Healing Forests=Juried Art Show opening is from 5 to 7 pm ~~> Saturday September 18th at the Tilted Brick Art Gallery in Creston, BC.
3 Prizes announced at 6 pm. 🌳🌿🌱

Thanks to everyone who helped me get this big bear to the show on time! 🪴💚

09/12/2026

09/08/2026

I created this meme from a vintage 1930’s box of matches I bought at a Creston, BC thrift store. What a score!
Finding a dry box of matches in this damp, foggy, slushy, climate is rare indeed.
It would have made really good fire starter, but I think it survived for a reason.
And I think it’s because of Canadian patriotism.
The deep bright red ink hasn’t faded over the decades. It’s a great design.
I can believe this little paper box was the only bright thing in a dark cabin somewhere. The only piece of art for miles.
I can believe that the image of the Peace Tower on Parliament hill was a beacon of hope and worth protecting.