Laura Nelson Artwork

Beautiful, big snowflakes are falling after a long drought as I finish this piece Winter Sanctuary #champagnepowder #winter #gooutsideandplay #naturenurtures #forest #forestbathing #intotheforest #gratitude #forestlover #winterintherockies #fernieartist #canadianrockies

Snow Kissed what started to be a quick little painting ended up taking much longer as it needed many layers of snow to get the opacity and brightness I was trying to capture. Inspired by the incredible winter wonderland we’ve been experiencing here. #winterwonderland #fernieartist #fernieartstreak2021 @fernieartsstation #intotheforest #natureinspires #naturenutures #gratitude #ferniestoke

I recently had the honour of being Guest Currator for the Fernie Museum, tasked with arranging and presentation of their current exhbit entitled "Fabrics of History- Untangling the Ancient Arts of Spinning, Weaving, Knitting & Felting" by the Fernie Spinners & Weavers Guild. The exhibit is woven with an appreciation for histories & traditions associated with these fibre arts, and focuses on materials, processes, skills and personal expression of Guild members, revealing how... various processes turn natural fibres into functional and beautiful objects. The exhibit includes a short film put together by the talented Nick Nault Photography called "Barn to Blanket" featuring the processess of Fernie's Master Spinner and Weaver Gayle Vallance. Exhibit is open 11-4pm Thursdays to Sundays until end of January. Masks and other protocols are mandatory. A Must See! This Chautauqua event is made possible by a grant from Governement of Canada

Raven Wild heads to @polarpeekbooks today to help fill spots from recent flurry of sales. Thank you! Thank you! #gratitude #fernieartist #artforyourhome #booksandart #birdsofinstagram #oilpainting #coldwaxandoil

Moon Gazer 16x16 acrylic on cradled wood panel. Donated to Fernie Museum’s 12 Days Of Christmas online auction, starting Dec. 1st #ferniemuseum #fernieartist #corvidforchristmas #birdsofinstagram #fullmoon

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The Healing Tree 30x48 just delivered to Polar Peek Books in Fernie. My backyard destination for peace and healing during quarantine in early days of uncertainty of the pandemic.. it really helped#healingtrees #naturenurtures #breathe #treelover #forestlover #givingtrees #treemagic @polarpeekbooks #treesofinstagram #canadianlandscapepainting #fernieartist #bcartist #beautifulbritishcolumbia #beautifulbc #gratitude #wereinthistogether

Fall Into Winter now available at @polarpeekbooks in Fernie. 23.3 x16 acrylic on stretched canvas. #larchtrees #ferniestoke #fernieartist #freshpowder #canadianlandscapepainter #bcartist #lovewhereilive #naturenurtures #getoutside

Tonight would have been my Dad’s Birthday. I remember many very Merry open houses on Christen Eve at our house over the years to celebrate. Happy Birthday D.O.D. (dear old dad) #cheers #bittersweet #christmasmemories

EDIT: Sorry all, sadly Cathy has had to cancel today but she hopes to come another time! We apologise for any disappointment. Today (Sunday Dec 220) Fernie Spi...nners and Weavers Guild member Cathy Smith-Clark will be in the gallery to answer any visitor questions at the Fabrics of History exhibit at the Fernie Museum. She will be there from 12 - 4 pm spinning away! CATHY SMITH-CLARK Cathy grew up in Saskatchewan, studying Fine Arts at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Both parents were accomplished artists and have had a great influence on Cathy’s creativity. Cathy has embraced many art forms and has enjoyed spinning and weaving for over 35 years. She is also well known for her animal advocacy. Cathy has been an Arts Station member since before the building was rolled across the street on huge greased logs to its present location.

Inspiration, connection, gratitude and peace... just a few of the gifts I find in the Woodlands 24x 14 oil and coldwax diptych on stretched canvas. To be delivered to @polarpeekbooks today . They showcase and sell paintings and art cards for me as well as a few other local artists. With their carefully curated selection of books, toys, puzzles and more, @polarpeekbooks has something for everyone and is a magical place to visit this time of year. #shoplocal #shoplocalfernie #giftsthatlast #fernieartist #bcartist #naturenurtures #forestlover #treelover #gratitude #artforyourhome