Fort Langley Artists Group
23245 Mavis Ave Langley, BC, Canada

Margo Harrison - Born in 1945 in Vancouver, Margo was raised near Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. She majored in fine arts at the University of Victoria where she studied painting with Toni Onley and earned a Bachelor of Education degree. Margo taught "Painting in the Parks" classes from 1967 to 1972 for the Federation of Canadian Artists. She was a teacher and art specialist in the Surrey School District for thirty-four years before retiring in 2002. Margo began watercolour p...ainting in 1985 and started sculpting clay "Comfort Cats" in 1998. She has been working in mixed media and acrylics since 2004. Her work has been displayed in galleries and exhibition centres throughout British Columbia. Private and corporate collections contain her work. Margo works in series, exploring an idea thoroughly before moving on. Her paintings focus on light, shadows, shapes and textures as she narrows the field of vision on subjects such as totem poles and organic shapes like butterflies, dragonflies and leaves. To provide a challenge, and a pleasing balance, she sculpts life-size figures of sleeping cats out of clay (Comfort Cats). Margo sees her futures works celebrating sunshine, uplifting sprits, calming frayed nerves and exploring different themes and media. Her paintings and sculptures have been shown at the Birthplace of BC Gallery since 1998. [email protected]

Ela Cholewa - I was born into a communist country in the 1950s and grew up in a place where the freedom to fully express who I was as a person, and what I felt about the world around me was almost non existent. Within that environment I found nature to be my refuge. I felt a sense of freedom in the silence of the sun speckled forests scattered throughout the industrial city in which I lived. When I met my husband I felt this same love of nature within him, and together, we de...cided that we wanted more of it. This feeling only grew stronger after we had our first daughter and soon we took the wild risk to immigrate as refugees to Canada-a country of wilderness, freedom, and unlimited opportunity. It was not an easy move; we left behind mothers, fathers, and siblings. For many years we became preoccupied with the business of getting settled and finding comforts for our family in our new world. In this period of hard work I lost my touch with the nature. The Camera reconnected me with the freedom and peace of nature. Once I started taking pictures I could not stop because photography allowed me to see beauty in the little and sometimes unexpected moments in life. Photography is my passion: I appreciate beauty through the lens of my camera and love to share that beauty with people around me.

Bloom Alison Philpott, Caroline Ashley, Gabrielle Strauss

Colour Complements Gabrielle Strauss and Diane Zepeski

Yellow Glow Diane Zepeski, Alison Philpott and Gabrielle Strauss

Ela Cholewa Winter Sparkle https://www.facebook.com/media/set

Robin Bandenieks "Looking for Starfish" (Granville Island) Happy Family Day from the Members of FLAG!

Happy Valentines Day Weekend (Vermillion Rose by Caroline Ashley)

Margo Harrison Bedford Landing: Winter 2009 https://www.facebook.com/media/set

Gabrielle Strauss Photography https://www.facebook.com/media/set

Ursula Bolivar Abstract Geraniums https://www.facebook.com/media/set/

Ela Cholewa Shades of Grey on a Winter's Day https://www.facebook.com/media/set

Gabrielle Strauss - Pendants Caroline Ashley - Bracelets https://www.facebook.com/pg/fortlangleyartistsgroup/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3445243848915770

Robin Bandenieks The Old McIvor House on a Misty Morning Oil on Wrapped Canvas 12x12x1.5" $200

Beautiful Watercolurs by Diane Zepeski https://www.facebook.com/pg/fortlangleyartistsgroup/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3445243848915770

Thank you Aldrgrove Star for the great write up once again! Please check out FLAG’s first online Christmas market, lots of treasures, everything under $200. One of our members, Caroline Ashley, with her beautiful artworks. https://www.bclocalnews.com//fort-langley-artist-group-en/

Gabrielle Strauss - Original Artwork, Art pour Pendants and Prints. https://www.facebook.com/pg/fortlangleyartistsgroup/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3445243848915770

A FLAG Virtual CHRISTMAS MARKET - Original Artwork All $200 Or Much Less It is the Season to treat yourself, or that special someone, with a gift of original ar...t. Starting November 15th to December 15th the Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) is hosting a Christmas Market on social media*. It is a safe way to shop and new inventory will be added throughout the month-long sale, so visit often. All items are priced at $200 or much less. Shipping costs are extra if local pick-up or delivery is not feasible. To purchase call Robin (604-856-1984) or send an email ([email protected] ) Stay safe, support the arts, and shop locally from home during this trying time of COVID-19! *Facebook (item details, price, and contact): https://www.facebook.com/fortlangleyartistsgroup Website (use Contact Us for information): http://www.fortlangleyartistsgroup.com Instagram (contact by DM): https://www.instagram.com/flagfortlangleyartistsgroup

Gabrielle Strauss NEW: Prints addition in the ‘Things with Wings’ Series 12x12 with archival mat, $30 each Check other posts with additional designs- other hummingbird and butterflies.... Butterfly Peacock Humminbird

Oils and Acrylic pours by Robin Bandenieks https://www.facebook.com/pg/fortlangleyartistsgroup/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3445243848915770

Sneak Peek A FLAG Virtual CHRISTMAS MARKET - Original Artwork All $200 Or Much Less ... It is the Season to treat yourself, or that special someone, with a gift of original art. Starting November 15th to December 15th the Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) is hosting a Christmas Market on social media*. It is a safe way to shop and new inventory will be added throughout the month-long sale, so visit often. All items are priced at $200 or much less. Shipping costs are extra if local pick-up or delivery is not feasible. To purchase call Robin (604-856-1984) or send an email ([email protected] ) Stay safe, support the arts, and shop locally from home during this trying time of COVID-19! *Facebook (item details, price, and contact): https://www.facebook.com/fortlangleyartistsgroup Website (use Contact Us for information): http://www.fortlangleyartistsgroup.com Instagram (contact by DM): https://www.instagram.com/flagfortlangleyartistsgroup

Cards and Prints by Gabrielle Strauss and Caroline Ashley https://www.facebook.com/pg/fortlangleyartistsgroup/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3445243848915770

Some of our FLAG members have pieces in this show, can you find them?

Sneak peek for an upcoming FLAG event starting Sunday, November 15th.