The 2026 Fernwood Art Stroll is coming up in just under two months and the webpage has been updated! Have a look around the site and make sure to get it into your calendar now! #yyj #yyjarts #yyjevents

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The piece arrived safely to my client last week 🖤 Thank you so much to my client for their continued interest in my work and the commission!

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Nick Cave, Pen & Ink on layered wood, 18"x24"

#nickcave #visualart #yyjarts #yyj #victoriabc #illustration #art #portrait #grinderman

'Keep calm and Carrion", 12"x14"

'Keep calm and Carrion", 12"x14"

#yyjarts #yyj #visualart #illustration #vulture #dotwork

Vulture Illustration

In Progress...

#illustration #vulture #inkwork #dotwork #visualart #art #yyjarts

Burger & Briggs has our first self-produced show coming up!!

"The Place You Gave Us” is cozy, reflective, intimate, and aims for beauty, honesty, and play.

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Pareidolia 4', 12"x16", Pen & Ink on layered wood by Jesse Ladret

#visualart #art #illustration #yyjarts #yvrarts #owl #Pareidolia #victoriabc

Threads: Weaving Narratives Gala Opening - Family, Friends, and Art Lovers: You are invited to attend ArtPod’s Exhibition Opening Reception on January 31, 2026. https://metchosinartpod.ca/

I have 2 pieces in the Metchosin ArtPod exhibit Threads: Weaving Narratives. Gala Reception tomorrow 1/31, 2-4 pm Come & bring a friend!
#metchosin_artpod #vancouverislandartgallery #juriedartshow #westcoastartists #westcoastartshow #vancouverislandartshow #yyjarts #bcartist #vancouverislandartist

Beautiful day with @annekangburnaby.bsky.social

Art, connection, community, education, and culture - they’re essential!

Thanks to Anne, Jenny, Matthew, Grace, Robert, Charlayne, Rhudey, Sue, and sooo many of the other people leading this work and investing in #VictoriaBC

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'Octo-Nerd', 10x12", pen & ink on layered wood #visualart #yyjarts #art #illustration #octopus

'Octo-Nerd', 10x12", pen & ink on layered wood

#visualart #yyjarts #art #illustration #octopus

A brown paper star held in front of a white wall.

One green and four brown stars left! Pick up orders available today and tomorrow then I’m off for Xmas!

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The Last Jackalope of Possum Ridge, 20x18", Pen & Ink on layered wood

The Last Jackalope of Possum Ridge - 20x18", Pen & Ink on layered wood

#art #visualart #jackalope #yyj #yyjarts #illustration #inkwork #dotwork @artofjesseladret

'Oak & Ashtray", Pen & Ink on layered wood, 18"x24" by Jesse Ladret

'Oak & Ashtray", Pen & Ink on layered wood, 18"x24" by Jesse Ladret

#visualart #illustration #johnplayer #cigarette #mascot #portrait #navy #navycut #yyjarts #yyj #victoriabc #canadiana

A wall hanging with red beads and ribbon and black fringe. Main image is of two hands pulling apart a pomegranate.

A quilted style wall hangings with black fringe. The main image is of two arms holding a bundle of winter roses.

a bright coral wall hanging of two banana slugs getting it on! The piece is decorated with vibrant coral fringe, beaded blue hearts, and blue and pink ribbons. The piece is hung on an old wooden fence. The mood is cutesy and fun.

a warm pink, coral, cream and brown wall hanging with coral bows and fringe hanging in front of rustic wooden background. The image on the fabric is of two varieties of chrysanthemum flowers kissing.

New wall hangings available on my shop!

#vancouverisland #yyjarts #yyjartist #qttr #wallhanging

Theatre Inconnu - Theatre Inconnu Bringing thought-provoking and affordable quality theatre to the community since 1987. We acknowledge and respect the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, also known as the Xwsepsum and Songhees Nations, on wh...

This is fantastic! Beautifully acted (thank you Nolan Fidyk & Mariah Madill) with believable dialogue. No clichés here. An honest look at the tragedy of war and the ascendance of hope. #yyjarts #crdarts

www.theatreinconnu.com

'Study in Pareidolia no. 3', Pen & Ink on layered wood

#Pareidolia #visualart #art #illustration #owl #victoriabc #yyjarts

I'm not in the cast... But I am the producer! #yyjarts #yyjevents

Tickets on eventbrite! www.eventbrite.ca/e/holly-joll...

A Little Fowl, Pen & Ink on layered wood

#yyj #yyjarts #visualart #illustration #inkwork #dotwork #victoriabc

'Pareidolia Moses' Pen & ink on layered wood, 22" × 18"

#moses #bible #visualart #illustration #art #inkwork #dotwork #yyjarts

Keeping the Theatrical Spark Alive, An Interview with Ira Cooper, Artistic Director of Spec Theatre A lively chat with Spec Theatre’s Ira Cooper on collaboration, community, and The Strange Hour—a 19+ brunch variety show uniting wrestlers, burlesque, comics, and more. Victoria’s shrinking venues meet DIY spirit, and the result is electric.

Brunch meets performance at #TheStrangeHour: wrestlers, burlesque, comics, music, and more—curated by Spec Theatre’s Ira Cooper. Community, collaboration, surprise. #YYJ #YYJArts #VictoriaBC #Theatre #Fringe

Genki Bear was an absolute gem and a delight! This show looks to be sold out but I would recommend trying to get on the waitlist. This beautifully unique storytelling sure to win over anyone! #YYJ #YYJarts #Theatre

Flora Cordis
Pen & ink, aerosol on layered wood, 24" × 21"

#art #visualart #illustration #illustration #yyjarts #botany #anatomy

Stag
Pen & ink on layered wood, 10" × 8"

#yyjarts #illustration #visualart #insect #beetle #dotwork #artonwood

Saprotrophy ll
Pen & ink on layered wood, 19" × 14.5"

#art #illustration #visualart #yyjarts #mushroom #botany

Blackberries 🖤

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Black ink upper thigh huckleberry branch.

Black ink lower leg huckleberry branch framing the clients knee.

Side view of black ink upper thigh huckleberry branch.

Photo that showcases how these asymmetrical huckleberry tattoos are in conversation and balance each other.

Huckleberry tats

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In Progress

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Earth pigments and pigment making materials on a white desk surrounded by natural rocks and inspiring earth materials.

Hi, I'm new here. I make art with natural materials and earth pigments. New website is officially live andrealiesting.com and I'm so excited to share what I'm working on.

#earthpigments #soil #clay #textileartist #textileart #geology #vancouverisland #yyj #yyjarts #createeveryday #everydaycreative

A hand holds a programme for 1979 in front of the stage - it features a wood panelled office with Canadian flags

Happy opening to 1979! #Belfry #50Seasons #YYJ #LocalArts #YYJArts

Visual Art by Jesse Ladret Jesse Ladret is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blends intricate stippled dot work illustrations with meticulously hand-cut wood elements, creating bold, dimensional compositions. For nearly two...

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