Angela Kimble
Coast Salish
Angela Kimble, a descendant of Coast Salish / Nuu-Chah-Nulth heritage from Tsawout in Saanich, B.C., was immersed in artistry from a young age. Growing up in Victoria, B.C., she was deeply influenced by her father, Doug LaFortune, a renowned West Coast master carver. Her childhood was spent assisting him in painting totem poles and carvings, igniting her passion for crafting her own contemporary Salish Art designs. Presently, Angela and her family reside in Inglewood, CA.
Corey Bulpitt
Haida
Corey Bulpitt, a Haida artist born in 1978 in Prince Rupert, B.C., belongs to the Yahgulaanaas Raven Clan. With a rich artistic lineage with renowned Haida artists, Corey grew up honing his sculpting and drawing skills. Corey’s art includes masks, paddles, dance screens, and bentwood boxes. His diverse repertoire spans limited edition prints, original paintings, gold, silver, bone, and argillite sculptures. Notably, he recently completed a twentyfoot pole commissioned by Scouts Canada for Camp McClean, Langley.
Doug LaFortune
Coast Salish
Doug LaFortune is one of the most widely known West Coast Native Artists. Born in Bellingham, Washington, USA in 1953, Doug was inspired and encouraged by Simon Charlie, a world-renowned artist, to pursue his talents and start his career as a professional artisan. Based on classic Coast Salish designs, Doug has developed a unique and distinctive style whether in carving or graphic design. Doug has been commissioned to carve numerous totem poles that have been sent around the world.
Douglas Horne Jr.
Coast Salish
Douglas (Bear) Horne, son of master carver Doug LaFortune from Tsawout First Nation and Kathleen Horne from Pacheedaht First Nation, grew up deeply connected to Coast Salish art within the Tsawout community. Surrounded by family who generously shared their artistic wisdom, he absorbed this heritage from childhood. For over 25 years, Doug has devoted himself to crafting a diverse range of Coast Salish art including house posts, poles, sculptures, masks, panels, jewelry, and graphic design. His passion for Coast Salish art radiates through his unique and stunning creations, scattered across the globe
Francis Horne Sr.
Coast Salish
Francis Horne Sr was born in Mount Vernon, Washington and raised in Duncan, B.C., Canada. Francis began carving in 1972 and credits the late Simon Charlie as an influential mentor. Providing instruction in all aspects of carving for the past 35 years, Francis has received international attention with collectors globally. His creative artwork can be found in Singapore, Italy, Columbia, and North America. The city of Duncan, known as the “City of Totem Poles” includes five of his poles.
James Delvis Dion Morrison
Cree
James “Delvis” Dion Morrison, also held an Indian name “Nahweknon” and belonged to the Cree First Nations of Opeano Reserve, born on January 7th, 1965, in Sask. Canada. Initially drawn to drawing rock bands and portraits in his late teens, he later delved into dot matrix wildlife art, incorporating hidden animals. His passing in 2004 left a poignant reflection on life’s impact and the importance of respecting others.
Jason Peters
Salish
Jason Peters was born in Hope, B.C. of Salish ancestry. He has developed his artistic talent by appreciating other artists’ talents – he likes the form line and characters of the coastal design. Jason started drawing in school art programs, referring to many mediums he has seen. He has worked with yellow cedar, carving boxes, flat plaques, and a few masks, but the main medium is on paper, using acrylics. He has been painting for 25+ years and enjoys people appreciating his work.
Philip Joe
Salish
Phillip Joe (Jr) is a self-taught artist hailing from Cowichan, near Duncan, B.C., Canada. His artistic journey was shaped by the inspirations of celebrated artists like Delmar Johnnie, Manuel Salazar, Joe Wilson, Wayne Charlie, Stuart Pagaduan, and Art Thompson. Phillip continues to do work in Northwest Coast Salish Style of art and does so in brilliant colours.
Simone Diamond
Salish
Simone Williams-Horne, born on April 30, 2003, in Duncan, British Columbia, currently resides in the Lower Mainland as a Coast Salish Artist. While primarily focused on graphic design, Simone also possesses skills in painting and wood carving. Her father, the esteemed master carver Francis Horne Sr., imparted much of her artistic knowledge, and her self-driven learning has fostered her distinct and intricate style. Now, she is dedicated to solidifying her path as an artist by maintaining a consistent body of work and further developing her career.
Sue Coleman
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Sue Coleman has earned international recognition for her distinctive watercolour paintings. Especially popular have been her visual interpretations of Northwest Coast Native art. These have been reproduced and sold to collectors worldwide. Sue’s years of research have culminated in a book entitled “An Artist’s Vision”. Many of her native interpretive paintings, accompanied by legends and history, are displayed therein.
Chazz Mack-Nunuusxli
Nuxalk
Being a member of the Heiltsuk Nation but resided in Nuxalk Territory for most of his life, Chazz is a talented artist of both Nuxalk and Heiltsuk heritage. He belongs to the Raven, Grizzly and Double Headed Sea Serpent clan from Bella Coola.His Nuxalk name is Nunuusxli whichmeans Is a fast learneror likes to learn things. Hiswork blends traditional and contemporary elements and has a sense of youthfulness and luminosity. “My hope is that my work helps to keep the traditions alive so they are passed onto the next generation.”
Jim Oskineegish
Eabametoong
Jim has been painting professionally over 15 years. He is a registered member of Eabametoong First Nation. Inspired by Ahnisnabae culture, Jim uses solid bold colours and tries to achieve a visual balance of colour and feeling in his work. He is striving to promote a positive image of Ahnisnabae culture to the world and hopes that can help people in some harmonious way. He currently resides in Sioux Lookout Ontario, Canada.
Joe Wilson
Coast Salish
Joe Wilson, born in 1967 into the Cowichan Tribes Native Band, was raised in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. He discovered his passion for art in elementary school and by grade 12, he was crafting his own silkscreen print editions. At 17, he began selling carvings at a local Koksilah Hills store and apprenticed under revered artists, where he honed his skills in Coast Salish Art. Joe’s work can be found in galleries and public and private collections worldwide.
Judi Wild
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Judi Wild’s watercolors depict her profound feelings of reverence for the spiritual beliefs & legends of the Indigenous Peoples of the West Coast of Canada. Her artwork is displayed world wide and she is represented in the National Archives of Canada. Each collage emphasizes the bond between these tribes and the natural environment. The eagle, bear, wolf, and whale all play an active role in their legends & culture.
Lynn Blaikie
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Batik artist Lynn Blaikie was born in Southern Ontario. She moved to Yukon first discovered Batik; a ray of colour in a long dark winter. A nine month mining strike gave Lynn an opportunity to fall in love with the huge vats of liquid colour that she used to create her earliest works of art.