Elise Quarmby
Elise has a style that marries timeless, fluid design with progressive ideas. She continues to explore different techniques in painting and jewelry design.
Raincoast is a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to safeguard the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. Read more about Raincoast.

Elise has a style that marries timeless, fluid design with progressive ideas. She continues to explore different techniques in painting and jewelry design.

Susan brings her love of nature, interest in technical innovation, and exploration of deep knowing into her work which is achieving international attention.

The most published caver artist worldwide in the 1990s Linda has since turned her full attention to fine art following her love of West Coast images.

Sheila’s paintings communicate both a literal and metaphorical understanding of the natural world. Her carefully rendered images reveal the intensity and interconnectedness of life.

CFA artist Dianne Besea’s background in graphic design, fine art, natural history illustration, and exhibit design put experience and knowledge behind her strong colours and stylized imagery.

During the three decades of Gaye’s art career, her focus has been painting what delights her most: the effects of atmosphere and light.

With a history of dedicating her work to charity, LInda Frimmer’s vibrant watercolour, acrylic, and oil, murals hang in synagogues, hospitals and galleries.

Out of this world: Native artist Bill Helin has clients from around the globe and his jewellery has travelled into space.

Award-winning sculptor, author, impresario, and environmental advocate, Jeff is president and founder of Artists for Conservation.

Julia Hargreaves is an internationally published wildlife artist whose work is represented in BC, Alberta and US galleries

Ben is a Haida artist who draws upon his knowledge of traditional Haida design to create innovative and unique pieces that are sought after around the world.

Harold’s paintings are bold, realistic works often expressed in strong colours, revealing water reflections late in the day, early morning sunlight, or deep shadows.