NEWS!
November 2024 update:
Since returning from Haida Gwaii in late July, huge progress has been made on the paintings. It’s an infinite amount of material, and a finite amount of time, as there are two shows booked for the paintings in 2025. Everything must be ready! So I cancelled a few things, and postponed others. With a load of fresh canvas in stock, paintings keep slowly appearing off the end of my brush. It still feels like a wonderful dream.
Check Facebook and Instagram for regular progress updates!
EVENTS:
Now, to canvas!
www.carrhouse.ca
July 18th -30th: It’s a Go!
We followed Emily Carr to Haida Gwaii, and it inspired new canvases of wild trees, landscapes, and even whales. Accommodations, airfare, and a rental car were all covered by generous donations from friends, family, and even people I’d never met. Art makes a community. Two of the many guided tours to the culturally sensitive areas of Gwaii Haanas where Emily Carr painted were breathtaking. It was a journey I’ll never forget, and we have the paintings to make sure I never do.
February 1-29, 2024 – Hotel and Marina & the Blue Crab Seafood House: Lively turnouts, and Lots of Sales!
https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-victoria-hotel-and-marina-by-apa
PAST EVENTS:
SCENES from the FAIR: The 2023 Saanich Fair, held Labour Day Weekend in September, was FANtastic! The Fair Volunteers are truly the Beautiful People, the Fair Art Gallery reported BIG numbers in Sales–and of course, placement ribbons will always be cherished.
Jammin” (Inspired by Slash from GNR) by P Jean Oliver NFS
2024 FINE ART CALENDARS Sales Closed
A few extra copies may be available, contact for information: jeanoliveris@hotmail.ca
$26 CAN each, Ship + $10/for 1-2, or $20/3-4 (etc)
Paypal or bank e-transfer only: jeanoliveris@hotmail
2023 Fundraiser: Rise Again – All Proceeds of Sale of this painting to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Victoria BC. Bidding starts at $200
Artist in Residence: Hotel Grand Pacific July 2023
https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/
New: All of JULY 2023: Artist in Residence
Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria Inner Harbour.
Come by if you’re in town! I’m aiming to be there Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings, but please do text or email me if you want to try to meet up at another time, I’m around.
Past News:
Artist in Residence at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
In Session until August 30, 2022
14 PAINTINGS SOLD!
My Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 9 to 1 or 2. Please confirm by email if you wish to visit with me in person. jeanoliveris@hotmail.ca
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyjvo-delta-hotels-victoria-ocean-pointe-resort/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
“Fierce Hope” Help Ukraine fundraiser is closed, but the fight continues…
An angel has bought Fierce Hope, and the giving didn’t stop there. They asked to remain anonymous, and requested the painting go to a friend. The $300 will go to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Victoria BC, as soon as can be arranged. <3
“Fierce Hope”
ALL of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will be donated to an organization helping in Ukraine.
If she remains unspoken for, I’ll donate the painting to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in a few to try to help raise funds and spirits there.
SOLD! $300.
(Size: 16″ x 20″, and apologies but if you’re not local, I have to ask for help with shipping it to where you are.)http://uccvi.com/en/index.php
“Fierce Hope”
If she remains unspoken for, I’ll donate the painting to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in a few days to try to help raise funds or spirits there.
$300. ALL of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will be donated to an organization helping in Ukraine.
(Size: 16″ x 20″, and apologies but if you’re not local, I have to ask for help with shipping it to where you are.)
Studio All Sorts
My new studio space in Emily Carr’s Hill House, famously known from her book, “The House of All Sorts”.
Central Art Studio & Gallery, selections of my work now on display. Please contact the Gallery via their website for details.
http://centralartstudiogallery.com/
Artist in Residences, August 2022
Delta Marriott Hotel
My next Artist in Residence is for the month of August at the Delta. I’m starting to get excited, definitely looking forward to painting on site there. Will also have 16-month calendars ready (September 2022 to December 2023), and cards, bookmarks and such for sale. So, er, mark your calendars.
http://www.marriott.com/…/yyjvo-delta-hotels…/overview
James Bay Coffee and Books Cafe Show Summer 2021
https://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com/
Coast Victoria Hotel and Marina Artist in Residence 2021
https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-victoria-hotel-and-marina-by-apa
My first Artist in Residence was in March at the Coast Victoria Hotel and Marina, and in the adjacent Blue Crab restaurant. It was an odd, little bit wonky, even surreal experience because of the pandemic of course. A portion of the proceeds went to the care of the peacocks in Beacon Hill park, in Emily’s memory, in honour of her experience she wrote about in her book, “The Heart of a Peacock”.
CLOSED: 2020 HOLIDAY SEASON VIRTUAL MARKET
SOLD OUT: 2021 ART CALENDARS: LANDSCAPES, and STICKERS
Payment by Bank e-TRANSFER or PAYPAL: jeanoliveris@hotmail.ca
2020 ARTIST IN RESIDENCES cancelled due to Covid19
GALLERY 5: WINTER Home of “FINDING EMILY”: Nov 2019 – Apr 2020 
This show was originally hosted by Emily Carr House in September and October. Gallery 5 is a Private Gallery (view by appointment with me) located on the 5th Floor of the Richard Blanshard building, 1515 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC.
Note: Poster dates only cover the Opening–the show runs through April.
Summer Adventure Camp 2019
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Art–Tutoring-for-All-Ages_32707020
Closed. Spend a Summer with Emily Carr:
Our classroom is the beautiful Beacon Hill Park area, and includes the graceful environs Emily Carr House on Government Street. (Seasonal JULY and AUGUST)
Details: 3 hour, small group sessions, mornings, for children and/or adults. Class content will evolve per group. Agenda: First Half: Art Lesson. A private tour Emily Carr House. Snack Break. Second Half: More Art Creative Fun in Beacon Hill Park. Cost: TBA Includes admission to Emily Carr House, all materials, and workbook.
CLOSED: Serious Coffee on Broad, Victoria, BC
CLOSED. FINDING EMILY, September & October, 2019
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 2 – 4 p.m.: BOOK LAUNCH: “EMILY CARR’S BC, BOOK: SOUTHCOAST to the INTERIOR. Author LAURIE CARTER is in the House!
PAINTINGS: “FINDING EMILY” NEW WORK by P JEAN OLIVER
LOCATION: Emily Carr House, 207 Government St, Victoria, BC V8V 2K8
FACEBOOK EVENTS (ENDED):
Book Signing and Meet Laurie Carter: https://www.facebook.com/events/2519972654730390/
Finding Emily: https://www.facebook.com/events/475321006385713/
ENDED: VIRTUAL SOLSTICE HOLIDAY MARKET Nov-Dec 2019:
CLOSED: ALBUM on P Jean Oliver Writer and Artist on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157975171019974&set=a.10157974765939974&type=3&theater
ART CARDS, BOOKMARKS, ‘SMALLS’ & 2020 CALENDARS!
Original, Hand-Painted FRIDGE MAGNETS or MINIATURES 4″x4″ ,
& TREE ORNAMENTS: 3″x3″ (All Prices: Shipping Extra)
Smalls, Acrylic: 4″ x 4″ – $20 each, or 2 for $35
MIX and MATCH $5 each: ART CARDS, SMALLS AND BOOKMARKS: Photo Printed Cards & Bookmarks, on Blank Card Stock, Envelop included.
ENDED: EARLY BIRD HOLIDAY MARKET:
CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE, NOVEMBER 16, 2019
GROUP SHOW: ISLAND ILLUSTRATORS SOCIETY
EVERY.DAY.ART DEMONSTRATIONS:
CULTURE DAYS AT CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
THE SAANICH FAIR, AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
(SAANICH FAIR 2020 WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID)
https://www.saanichfair.ca/thefair
My Entries Line-Up in the Saanich Fair GALLERY BUILDING: It’s like going on a Treasure Hunt? See if you can find all fourteen in each category in the show!
Whale of a Party ($65, ink, 6″x8″)
Wash Day ($210, ink, 9″x12″)
The Notch ($250, w/c, 11″x14″)
Snow Angel ($210, acrylic, 9″x12″)
Sauce ($80, ink, 8″x10″)
Ruffles ($80, ink, 8″x10″)
Encircled ($80, acrylic, 8″x10″)
Contemplating Clams (SOLD 9″x12″, My Friend Blue Series)
Clover Point ($400, acrylic, 18″x24″)
Canoodling (NFS. Ink, 5″x7″, My Friend Blue Series)
Theme: Bee Happy ($45, ink, 9″x12″)
Beach Bums ($80, acrylic, 8″x10″)
July 1, 2019: Canada Day, Gorge on Art!
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Sunday, May 26, 2019 The Opus Challenge Event!
Did we ever get lucky with the weather! Saturday’s record-breaking torrents replaced with clear blue skies this morning.
ENDED: A tiny Art Show Gallery:
https://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/A-Tiny-Art-Show-of-Original-Paintings-_32725542?preview=edit&new=true&posted
TWO VIEWS 2:
February to March, 2019
Clive and I are planning to attend at different times during the next three weeks. If you missed the Opening, let us know if you plan on going (via our emails on the poster), and we can arrange to meet you there!