Art - dak-O-ta

the bull kelp field in the ocean waters in front of craidelonna

has stirred a fondness to this beautiful sea plant

this consignment request to artist
has created a"bullkelp like" image
this holiday season's newest gallery artwork

by dakota hamilton

ART -Caitlin Ambery

welcome and introductions to caitlin ambery

and her vibrant "WHALEs PLAY "

(with kayakers in sooke basin)

original acrylic painting

this magical piece is created by a young victoria artist

who blessed our path and now lodge...

check out this very exciting link on youtube

from our local friends at west coast outdoor adventure rentals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M-ScKMzFHk

notice also in this photo

the new works of frederic baldwins - new maple burrel platters

adorn the craidelonna main room fireplace

ART - Patricia Carley

a resurgence in the appreciation of FABRIC ART

has made Patricia Carley a celebrated local artist
with a new twist to an ancestral art form

CRAFTSman - Peter Elves

Peter has created

a grand cedar slab bed

for the sunRISE bedroom of Craidelonna Lodge

build from the timber of a cedar that was fallen on the property a few years ago these slabs have had a long haul journey up the hillside of Craidelonna, to the mill for plaining in Sooke, then back to the workshop for its' design & creation, then the final journey back down the hillside ..

ART - Sue Perello

one hundred walks on the beach
provide the working materials
for creator Sue Perello's
beachwood frames



the detail of craftsmanship
( artist christopher lucas painting reflectes in mirror)

ART - DAKoTA Hamilton

original gold leaf de'copage'

"northern princess"

created by DAKoTA Hamilton

stands silent at the end of the hallway

guarded by her art by nature

"the warrior"

created by Steven VanVugt

ART - Frederick Baldwin

the wood turnings of :
Frederick Baldwin

this little bird from salvation army story

has laid "three eggs" with some help from Fred

his candle art carvings are smooth polished & a wonderful gift

beautiful accent with detail to natural beauty ...