Artists We Will Miss – In Memoriam

Gwen Welp

It is with heavy hearts that the members of Artique Gallery say farewell to our friend. Gwen was a founding member of the gallery in 2000. For many years she provided leadership as coordinator and her encouragement to artists of all genres was a constant.

Gwen was an early adopter of digital art and her use of vivid colours and musical themes were a punch of energy in the gallery and a symbol of her positive spirit. Gwen will be missed by all of us at Artique.

Notices of condolence can be posted on the Stubberfield Funeral Home website, or by sending a comment to our website here.

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Grace Irene Taylor

Grace Taylor, a beloved member of the Artique Artist’s Cooperative  passed away at her home on February 14, 2013.

Grace moved to Powell River in 2006 after retiring from a distinguished career nursing in Saskatchewan.

Her love for this area and of the many beautiful flowers that she nurtured in her garden is evident in the exquisite paintings she created while working in the studio her husband Vic, built in their back yard.  Here she found peace and focus to work many hours, experimenting with a variety of techniques, while choosing largely to express herself in watercolours.  Delicate pinks and blues, vibrant yellows and rich, fluid backgrounds were some of the trademark features of her work. The beauty and elegance that was Grace shone through in all her paintings.

As a member of Artique, Grace was ready and willing to take on any job that was asked of her.  She showed kindness and support for any and all members of the group, quietly affirming others’ art and acting as a teacher for those interested in learning from her.

In 1967 Grace’s quiet strength and kindness was recognized by a fellow student of her nursing class in these words, “A soul of rarest courage, a heart of purest gold.”

Grace was much loved and is sadly missed by our art community.   Her paintings continue to shine her light on us.