Heritage Hall by Andrea Rodgers, another Buzzer cover illustration, via the Buzzer Blog. From the Buzzer interview:
Tell us about yourself and your art.
I like the aesthetic of rough hand drawn lines. Often working in pen, I like to add in watercolour and india ink. The unexpected nature of the medium appeals to me. Makes it more of an adventure. For this illustration I scanned it in and worked with photoshop and illustrator.
How did you come up with the concept for your illustration?
Heritage hall is an architectural beauty in Vancouver. It was an easy choice to represent the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. On a good day – From this point on the hill you can often see the mountains and a good part of the city too…
Terminal, by Eri Ishii, 20” x 24” oil on panel (2010) SOLD. Eri is having a show at the Ian Tan Gallery titled Collective Effort, Dec 3 - 23, 2011, with an opening reception Saturday, Dec 3rd from 2 to 4pm.
Firehall No. 2, a 25’ x 25’ mural located at Main Street and Powell and painted by HiFi Murals in the summer of 2005. From their website:
This mural represents a short history of Vancouver fire trucks. From earlier horse drawn wagons in the background to the modern day “Quint” up front. In the deeper background is downtown Vancouver with the North Shore mountains.
Women’s Book Store by David Ostrem, 2010. When combined with Vancouver 1975 Illegible Rescue Note (it’s real), this pair of paintings retells a story from Vancouver set in 1975. The painting provides a clue to its location, with the number 804 above the door, which I estimate to be right about here, and this SFU webpage provides some historical background info for the bookstore:
On October 14, 1980, an arsonist’s fire destroyed the Women’s Bookstore that had been located at 804 Richards Street since it opened in 1973. The bookstore reopened at 322 West Hastings Street in January 1981. In 1983, the Women’s Bookstore relocated again to 315 Cambie Street.
The 15 paintings that make up the Intersections Fence Project are located in the alley just at 150 E Cordova near Main Street. From their blog:
Intersections was founded by the late Bill Vince, an Oscar nominated Vancouver filmmaker who overcame personal barriers to achieve international renown. In his short but prolific career, Bill brought 37 feature films to the screen including the 2006 Oscar-nominated Capote. He touched thousands of lives with his positive energy, generous nature and commitment to charitable works before succumbing to cancer in 2008 at the age of 44. The continued success of the Intersections programming is inspired by Bill’s commitment to helping others help themselves; and his belief in the potential of youth.
More information at www.intersectionsmedia.com
Vic’s Restaurant by Colleen Carroll, (now the location of Waves Coffee) one of the 15 paintings on display at the Grey to Green Art Fence in the alley just around the corner from E Cordova and Main Street. The Intersections Fence Project was installed in 2010, and has it’s own website here: intersectionsfenceproject.blogspot.com
917 Main (The Cobalt) a painting by MoFaux, from the show Barscapes currently on display at the Havana Restaurant, 1212 Commercial, Vancouver. The show includes the work of Cristina Peori, MoFaux, Dena Skalin, Bruce Walther, and runs from August 21 through September 3, 2011. From the show synopsis:
The contributions of hotels, pubs, and bars to the lifestyle of Vancouver is an ongoing legacy. Many types of music have been fostered and encouraged. Interior decorations, exterior landmark signs and innovative cuisine have included fusion styles which stemmed from the ethnic diversity of the city. This art show is a tribute to the part hotels, pubs and bars have played in the formation of the social fabric of the city.
More transit ephemera posted by the Buzzer: Conceptual drawing of Main Street Station, signed by DVE LOVE. They are drawn by the esteemed Ronald J. Love Architectural Illustration, which was founded in New York City in 1967, and relocated to Vancouver in 1972, according to book The Art of Architectural Illustration by Gordon Grice.
Coming Through, a Columbia SkyTrain Station poster signed by Harron (anyone know the first name?) celebrating the grand opening on February 14, 1989. A pretty remarkable feat, illustrating New Westminster all the way to North Vancouver Quay in a single picture! Hidden behind track ad billboards at Waterfront Station, still visible from behind a chain-linked fence.
Vancouver’s New Railway Terminus, 1918, by Ivor Williams, from The Gold Stripe, Volume 1.
Main Street Station Looking East (2010), by Taralee Guild, currently on display at Caffe Amici on Commercial Drive January to mid-February 2011. All artwork is available for purchase. Click here for more.
