Whimsical, Bold, & Playful
Van is a Fernie-based artist who began her art journey painting everyday freeze frames, eliciting memories of fun family times at the ski hill. Her vibrant and playful figures provide a dreamlike, take-me-back-to-that-day kind of feeling. Trained as a physiotherapist, she has spent much time studying movement, however, she now spends most of her time with paintbrushes.
Whimsical in nature, she captures fleeting moments through movement and simple actions, leaving the detailed “real-life” depictions up to the photographers and portrait artists.
Van also paints whimsical landscapes. Her pieces are meant to leave you feeling cheerful and amused, with bright, bold colours, and distinctive use of oil paint.
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My creative Ellie made these beauties. Show your support with these poppies for Remembrance Day.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
100% PROFITS TO GO TO THE FERNIE LEGION.
E-mail van@vancoldenart.com to get yours!!
NEW POSTER AVAILABLE!!
THIS FAMILY LOVES BIG DUMPS!
Does your family love big dumps?
Isn’t this perfectly suited for the Oval Office?
Limited quantities available. Reach out to van@vancoldenart.com if you’re interested.
POSTER: THIS FAMILY LOVES BIG DUMPS!
RESTOCKED!!
NEW POSTERS HAVE ARRIVED!
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"Three Sisters, Canmore"
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"Griz for the People"
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Snow Ghosts
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The Raddest Skier
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"Are you coming?"
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Mint, Mint, Peppermint
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Rainbow Ripper III: Soar
Van Colden Art Collaborations
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Van Colden Art Collaborations ❤️
A selection of Van’s pieces are now available at Art Gallery Kimberley!
Collaboration with Karma Campervans and their Artist Project. Live the “van life”and find some art work, including Van Colden pieces, on their van walls.
Lenoir Forge Museum currently holds the remaining “Les Patois de L’Île Madame” Posters (Sold out online). Van Colden Art is looking forward to future collabs with this seasonal shop in Arichat, NS.
Collaboration with Black Dog to raise funds for Kimberley Volunteer Ski Patrol
You can find a selection of East Coast cards here! If you’re on the High Road, in Arichat, NS, pop into La Goélette à Pépé and have a look!
This Inn on Isle Madame supports Van Colden art and has the “Cape Auguet” Print. Pop in to see it and be charmed by this incredibly beautiful space.
La Picasse, Centre Culturelle Acadien, proudly displays “Acadie Fort” and support Van Colden Art through local art initiatives.
A selection of Van Colden Art Cards are now available at Fernie’s favourite bookstore: Polar Peek Books & Treasures!