Motoko's new painting "Boat Day at 1940s Irvines Landing" donated as the cover to the upcoming new book

Women of Pender Harbour, Their Voices, Their History soon to be released

Elaine Park, Dorothy Faulkner, Janet Thomas with Motoko

On Saturday, April 3, 2010 Motoko presented her painting Boat Day at 1940s Irvines Landing to Dorothy Faulkner of the Archive Legacy Committee.  This watercolour painting is of a steamboat arriving at Irvine's Landing in the 1940's and will be featured as the full-colour dust jacket on the upcoming book “Women of Pender Harbour, Their Voices, Their History”.  This book began with a dream of a few local women to honour the women pioneers of the Pender Harbour area and after nine years of voluntee...

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ArtWave tour, April 2, 3 & 4, 2010

Experience art; experience ArtWave, April 2-4

ArtWave is back - bigger and better! This time, 10 Pender Harbour area studios and galleries are gearing up for their second ArtWave tour, to be held during the Easter Weekend (April 2-4).

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ArtWave Tour, December 11, 12 & 13, 2009

Gather a group of friends or go on your own, but make sure you take the time to visit the eight galleries who are part of the ArtWave tour in Pender Harbour.

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7th annual Rotary Art Auction November 7, 2009

Motoko is always proud and happy to support the Pender Harbour Rotary Club's annual art auction and will be donating a limited edition print to help raise funds for their worthwhile cause.

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Upstairs Gallery open July 11, 2009

Upstairs gallery

Today Motoko opened her upstairs gallery.  She also completed two new paintings.  You are always welcome to visit the gallery and view Motoko's new work.

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Gallery re-opens June 3, 2009

Motoko, Contemporary Artist

Summer is here and the gallery is re-opening.  Come and visit our new gallery and enjoy Motoko's art, her warm welcome and green tea in the garden.

Motoko is introducing two new product lines for sale in her gallery.  Each item sold is one of a kind and just right for that special occasion, or to treat yourself.  

Jewellery by Kerri Luciani
Wooden bowls by Stinson Studios

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Motoko donated watercolour painting of "Iona C" to Pender Harbour Coast Guard Auxiliary

On Thursday, May 7, 2009 the Pender Harbour Coast Guard Auxiliary was pleased to have noted local artist Motoko attend their Annual General Meeting at the Lions Club in Pender Harbour to present an original watercolour painting of the “Iona C”, their new Coast Guard rescue vessel.   Alan Skelley, the Deputy Unit Leader of Auxiliary 61, introduced Motoko, welcomed her to the meeting, and expressed his sincerest thanks to her for accepting this commission and for donating the painting.

Skelley...

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Motoko's work featured in Spectacular Homes of Western Canada

Spectacular Homes is a series of coffee table books in over twenty geographic regions of the country.  Each edition features the inspirations and motivations represented in the work of top interior designers based in each locale.  

The first book on Canada “Spectacular Homes of Western Canada” is to be published in early 2009.  In this book, Interior Design Consultant, Lucille Fares, is featured as one of the designers.  Lucille has chosen Motoko's art throughout her design work.

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Coast Reporter article October 3, 2008

Photo of Motoko by Jan DeGrass courtesy of The Coast Reporter

Motoko would like to share with you an article written in our local Sunshine Coast newspaper, The Coast Reporter, on October 3, 2008

"Always Something New: Motoko" by Jan DeGrass

"A dazzling new section to her artist's studio bringing its total size up to 2,800 square feet, a client list of nearly 1,000, and sandwich service for 600 people: It's all in a lifetime's work for Garden Bay artist Motoko. The big numbers are important but they're not the whole story...

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Motoko's event at the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival

What a success! The whole festival was fabulous, thanks to Barry O'Hara, the manager and artistic director

Sibel Thrasher Revue

What a huge success!! Thanks to Barry O'Hara and his Jazz Festival committee.  Motoko's Original Art was the proud sponsor of the Sibel Thrasher Revue on Saturday, September 20, 2008 and hosted approximately 650 visitors that day.

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Visit Motoko's art at Mima at the Bay

Motoko's art is represented at the Bay by Mima at the Bay.  Link  [url=http://www.mimagallery.com/index.php?main_page=thebay]here[/url] to view their gallery.

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The Gallery will be closed Sept. 2-18, 2008

The Gallery will be closed from Tuesday, September 2 to September 18, 2008 in order to prepare for our Annual Exhibition and the opening of our new gallery floor.  I apologize for any inconvenience.  Please feel free to phone me if you have any queries.  Thank you

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Motoko's art now sold at The Bay, Downtown

Motoko's art is now sold at The Bay, downtown through Mima Fine Art Publishers.  Visit Mima Gallery on the 5th floor and furniture sales on the 6th floor.  You will find Motoko's originals and giclee limited edition prints on display.  

Motoko will be doing demonstrations at The Bay, downtown, on Friday, September 5th, 2008 on the 5th floor from 12:00 - 2:00 pm and from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

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Motoko is a host venue for the 12th annual Pender Harbour Jazz Festival

Motoko invites you to her Annual Fall Exhibition & to the Grand Opening of her new gallery floor on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and to enjoy live jazz from 11:00 to 1:00 that day with Sibel Thrasher as part of the 12th annual Pender Harbour Jazz Festival.

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New summer hours at the Gallery

From June to September, the gallery will be open six days a week (closed Tuesday) from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and by appointment anytime.

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Motoko - Featured Artist at Gift of the Egle Gallery Exhibition

Motoko is the featured artist at the Grand Opening of the Gift of the Eagle Gallery at their new location at 441 Marine Drive, Gibsons, B.C. (in beautiful Gibsons Landing)  

The GRAND OPENING is Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.  The Exhbition will be open daily Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:00 pm and on Sunday noon - 5:00.

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CASA Collection - new prints added

Two new prints added to the CASA Collection

Silent Perception

Motoko is pleased to announce the addition of two new prints to the CASA Collection.

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2008 Jazz Festival in Pender Harbour going ahead

From September 19-21, 2008, the fabulous Pender Harbour Jazz Festival will continue its great tradition of providing outstanding jazz music in the paradise setting of Pender Harbour.  
The Pender Harbour Music Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry O'Hara as the new manager and artistic director of the Jazz Festival. The experience shared by former chair Monty Rolston and his committee over the last 11 years combined with the music and business talents of Barry O'Hara promise t...

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Hampton Gallery, Kamloops, exhibits new work by Motoko

Motoko is pleased to announce that Hampton Gallery in Kamloops is exhibiting four pieces by Motoko.

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Winter Hours start October 1, 2007

The Gallery will be open weekends from noon - 5:00 p.m. from October 1 to May 31, 2008.

And by appointment...

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Bradley McGillivray Blues Band are back in Pender Harbour!

Bradley McGillivray Blues Band are playing at the Garden Bay Pub to introduce their new Album, Livin' This Way, and you're invited to the special event.

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EXHIBITION at the Gallery - September 15 - 30, 2007

Annual Fall Exhibiton & Sale of Motoko's NEW WORK

Once again, Motoko is hosting her Annual Fall Exhibition & Sale of her NEW WORK at her Artist's Reception on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 1 - 5:00 p.m. From 2 - 4:00 p.m., don't miss the LIVE JAZZ CONCERT featuring the amazing jazz vocalist Sibel Thrasher as as part of the 2007 Pender Harbour Jazz Festival.  The Exhibition will continue to September 30, 2007 from 10 - 5:00 each day, except Monday & Tuesday.

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Motoko is publishing new prints with MiMa Gallery, Fine Art Publishers

Meditation 3

Two new prints, Meditation 3 and Meditation 4, by Motoko are now being published by MiMa Gallery, Fine Art Publishers on Denman Island, B.C.

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Motoko is part of CASA Collection

New limited edition fine art prints available

Eleven new prints by Motoko are now being published by CASA Collection, Fine Art Limited Editions in Vancouver.

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Motoko exhibits in "Four BC Women Painters' Exhibiton

You are invited to attend the Artist's Reception of the Exhibition "Four B.C. Women Painters" presented by Lambert's Gallery & Shop on Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 1:00 -  4:00 pm at their gallery at 2439 Granville Street, Vancouver.  This Exhibition will run from May 1 - 31, 2007 and includes the work of Joyce Kamikura, Kristeen Verge, Motoko and Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki.

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