DISTANT CLEARING childrens Artist's description: Most of the

Artist's description: Most of the time the bears of Tenakee Inlet (which outnumber the humans) live in harmony with the residents of the small community

Dimensions: 12"L

Calypso's outward expression of grace mirrored the inward harmony of his soul

When he senses discomfort on the incoming tide he disguises himself in camouflage

Dimensions: 8

DISTANT CLEARING childrens Artist's description: Most of theBrett Varney of Sechelt, British Columbia, uses oil pastel on black surfaces in combination with metallic leafing to create his colorful, impressionist landscapes. In his own words, his work is Van Gogh meets Kandinsky at Gustav Klimts house. In this image, the artist hand cuts the leaf material and applies it to the surface of the print, re creating the look of the original.