We are five women living on Vancouver's North Shore, from diverse cultures and backgrounds, who share a long-time friendship and passion for art. Twice-weekly we step out of our own studios to come together to paint, to critique each other’s work, to share ideas, and to challenge our personal artistic journeys.

In 2009, we had two group shows: one at the Silk Purse Gallery in West Vancouver, and one at Delany's in Park Royal, West Vancouver. We are currently busy painting for two group shows in 2010: one at the Leighdon Gallery in Vancouver in June, and one at the CityScape Gallery in North Vancouver in October. As well, we recently contributed paintings for postcards for the "Dare to Change Project" commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the massacre of female students at The Polytechnique in Montreal.

To visit the other members' websites click on their name (from left to right in the photo above):

• Lori Bagneres
• Catherine Fields
• Mena Martini
• Sara Morison
• Therese Joseph

North Shore Outlook article and video October 2009

Interview on the French CBC: Click here and then scroll down to the 2 segments on 23 avril 2009 entitled Gallerie Silk Purse and Peintres: Expo a West Vancouver to listen