Former 91原创 resident Joie Pare is returning home to showcase her latest artwork for the 14th year of the West Fine Art Show.
Pare lived on a horse farm with her mom in the South Otter neighbourhood of 91原创 before moving east to the small B.C. community of Westbridge.
鈥淚t鈥檚 so different from the city,鈥� she shared. 鈥淚 have acreage that borders Crown land, so there is an endless amount of inspiration literally out my front door.鈥�
While her inspiration comes from many things, Pare has always been drawn to wildlife and nature for her art.
鈥淚 love the outdoors and do many activities that bring me deep into nature where people are few. I hunt, fish, hike, off-road, [and] I always have my camera for reference photos to paint from,鈥� she explained.
Growing up on a horse farm, Pare was especially inspired by horses when she was young. Her mom was an artist as well, and her parents encouraged her to pursue their shared passion.
鈥淚 like to compose many elements into one painting, rather than paint a whole scene from one photo. I like to paint the environment, the forest, mountains, a hillside, and add an animal or bird as an accessory,鈥� Pare said.
Pare is one of 25 Canadian artists being featured at the West Fine Arts Show, which is being held this weekend in partnership with 91原创 Hospice Society. A quarter of proceeds raised through art sales will benefit hospice.
Brian Croft, president and organizer of the show, said this will be the largest show yet.
鈥淚n all the years of doing this show, this will be the largest ever with 25 artists,鈥� Croft said.
The show will be in the Cascades Ballroom of the Coastal Hotel and Convention Centre located at 20393 Fraser Hwy, and will be open from 12 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12.
Admission and parking is free.
For more information or to see individual artists galleries, people can visit .
West Fine Arts Show is a registered not-for-profit B.C. society which organizes fine art shows throughout the year.
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