"Dream Trail"

Take a stroll in Linnyland, where summertime is anytime!

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"Dream Trail"

acrylic on canvas

48 x 24

"Love Angel"

Happy Love Day!!

~

"Love Angel"

oil on canvas

8 x 8

West End Gallery: "Vancouver Island Artists Show"

Feb 8th - 28th 2014

It's showtime at West End Gallery!

"Our favourite Vancouver Island artists 

have created a dynamic group exhibition to inspire and delight, 

just in time for that special Valentine! Landscapes artists Steven Armstrong,

 Ken Faulks, Jim McFarland and Deborah Tilby paint tempting sights

 and flowers abound in the lush paintings of 
Phyllis Anderson and Elka Nowicka. 

For the fun and frivolous, there’s no end to the creativity and whimsy

 used by Nixie Barton and Grant Leier as well as 
Paul Jorgensen and Linny D.Vine. 

This outstanding collection is accompanied by vibrant and joyful fused glass

 sculptures created by Tammy Hudgeon."

West End Gallery

1203 Broad Street Victoria, BC Canada

(at Broad and View, beside the Bay Centre)

250.388.0009

westendgalleryltd.com

"Little Spot in Chinatown"

Sun Nien Fai Lok and Sun Tai Gin Hong!

 Happy Year of the (wild) Horse (& in Linnyland) 
the Wild Unicorn, too!

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"Little Spot in Chinatown"

acrylic on canvas

36 x 30

"Farm Life" SOLD

Another commission from 2013 and, once again, for 

"already Linnyland Collectors". 

It was many whiles ago when Steve and Juliann first talked

 to me about creating a Linnyland painting that would include

their nursery's historic water tower, so I was delighted

 when Steve called last year to commission

 the painting for Juliann's (special) birthday.

Since the 90's the Kimoff Farm tower 

has been proudly "towering"at Juliann and Steve's

 Central Saanich wholesale nursery.

Originally it "towered" in Victoria's Inner Harbour for a 

roofing company (on the site where the Ocean Point Resort

 is now located), then it "towered" for a View Royal sawmill and now 

and forever it's "towering" in Linnyland surrounded by the

 creatures that enjoy the good life at the Kimoff (Farm) Nursery.

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"Farm Life"

acrylic on canvas

20 x 10

SOLD

Commissioned by happy Linnyland Collectors from Central Saanich BC Canada.

&

a joy to paint!

"Little Empire" SOLD

A summer of 2013 commission... and couldn't

 we all use a little summer flashback (OR flash forward)

 about [right] now!

This painting was commissioned by Ron, 

 "an already a Linnyland Collector".

It's a Linnyland version of Ron's little gem

 of a home, with it's many treasures,

including Winston (a great little grey pupper), who 

is fondly remembered throughout Fernwood.

"Little Empire" with all of it's warm, summery 

memories was a delight to paint!

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"Little Empire"

oil on canvas

16 x 16

SOLD 

Commissioned by a happy Linnyland Collector

 from Fernwood BC Canada

HAPPY Two - OH - One - Four, "The year of GOOD things GALORE"!

Happy Two - OH - One Four, "The year of GOOD things GALORE"!

~

 Adam Sawatsky, Victoria's much loved & respected media personality

(Monday Magazine, CTV News and CFAX Broadcasting),

asked me to offer one piece of advise for 

those who would like to resolve to be more creative in 2014. 

~

So I responded,

“Put your hands in the air, like you don’t care!” 

With your hands in the air, wiggle them and the rest of yourself 
all about, like a carefree child. This movement
 awakens playful, experimental energy and,
 with hands in the air, the posture says; dive in,
 create, explore, see what happens next,

 allow your creation to develop the way that it wants,

 go wherever it takes you. 

Whether painting in my studio
 or out of doors (en plein air) this “technique”

 gives me the freedom to enjoy wherever
 the creative process takes me. 

And, it takes me to Linnyland, and many other wonderful places!"

Here is Adam's Monday Magazine article:

Happy wiggles from Linnyland!!

"Christmas Day Miracle Walk & Dark Chocolate"

December 11, 2013 issue, Black Press, Victoria BC. Canada

~

Earlier in December, when Jennifer Blyth of Black Press

 asked me about my family's favourite holiday tradition,

 I said that two traditions came to mind; 

 "First, our "Christmas Day Miracle Walk”. 

While the festive meal cooks we enjoy a walk

 where we look for Christmas miracles and often discover

 them in nature, like the year that we wandered

 along the waterfront at Saxe Point Park just as

 a pod of resident orcas swam by.

And, the second tradition is dark chocolate!" 

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Hope your holidays are miraculous (and chocolatey), too!

Wishing you...

Wishing you peace, love light & joy

for the holidays and throughout the new year.

"Snowy Delight, 36 x 18, Linny D. Vine

~

merry, merry & happy 2014!

                      ~ Linny

"Early Morning Light"

Happy, Happy Winter Solstice! 

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Welcome the return of Light!

As the light returns we may release

 what we no longer want or need in our life into the darkness. 

And with the light we welcome what we wish

to experience and enjoy in our life.

~ Linnyism magic

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"Early Morning Light"

oil on canvas

48 x 24

"Salish Sea Light" FOCUS Magazine

From the December issue of FOCUS Magazine, Victoria BC Canada.

Let's all go to Linnyland!

Salish Sea Light & Robert Bateman

This month's issue of fabulous FOCUS Magazine has 

Robert Bateman & Linny D. Vine sharing a page!!

Thank-you FOCUS Magazine!!

Wild Times in Linnyland at the "West End Gallery Winter Collection & Linny D. Vine Preview"

Wild times in Linnyland at the West End Gallery 

"Winter Collection & Linny D. Vine Preview"!

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Thank-you to all of the Galleries, Linnyland Collectors,

friends, artists and art lovers at 

Victoria's 16th Annual Gallery Walk!

West End Gallery 2013 Winter Collection & Linnyland

It's beginning to look a lot like... Linnyland
 at West End Gallery!

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2013 Winter Collection Group Show & Linny D. Vine

December 1 - 30 

West End Gallery 2013 Winter Collection & Linny D. Vine

"The Winter Collection Group Show is an unique opportunity to come into the gallery and obtain specially produced paintings by our beloved artists for this festive exhibition. Delight yourself or that someone special with the gift of art. Participating artists this year include: Steven Armstrong, Claudette Castonguay, Rod Charlesworth, Ariane Dubois, Ken Faulks, Greta Guzek, Laura Harris, Patricia Johnston, Paul Jorgensen, Raynald Leclerc, Grant Leier, Annabelle Marquis, Michael Rozenvain, Claude A. Simard and Peter Wyse. We are also pleased to have local artist Linny D. Vine participate. Known for her bright energy Linny’s paintings are full of joie de vivre. “Like no other, Linny D. Vine combines imagination and expressive brushwork to create a magical world of contemporary nostalgia, a world that celebrates the wonderful character and joyous imperfectness of life. Welcome to Linnyland.” " Preview the Winter Collection Group Show at the 16th Annual Gallery Walk Thursday November 28 from 3pm to 8pm. Inquiries may be directed to our Victoria location 250.388.0009 or 877.388.0009 http://westendgalleryltd.com/

"Hampton Gallery 20th Annual Christmas Show and Sale"

"Racing Stripes", Linny D. Vine SOLD

Hampton Gallery

20th Annual Christmas Show & Sale

"You and your friends are invited to our 20th Annual Christmas Show and Sale

with new paintings by the gallery's artists including Peter Stuhlmann, 

Jeffrey J. Boron, Yvonne Reddick, Phyl Buytendorp, 

Robert Genn, Linny D. Vine, Cameron Bird, and more."

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 16th from 10 am - 5 pm

167 Fourth Avenue 

Kamloops BC Canada

250.374.2400

hamptongalleries.com 

"Back by Popular Demand!" Linnyland "zero calorie" chocolates...

Yes, "Back by Popular Demand!", Linnyland Collector Art Tin 

full of Rogers's Chocolate!! 

(Roger's Chocolate ships worldwide, too.)

And yes again, in Linnyland, chocolate is still calorie free!!

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"Afternoon Adventure", ©Linny D. Vine 2012 

Linnyland in Ashland Oregon USA!

"Lake Life", 5  x 7, Linny D. Vine,
available through the Thomas Lee Gallery SOLD

Tonight is the November 

"First Friday Gallery Walk" in Ashland Oregon.
From 5 - 8 pm stop in at the Thomas Lee Gallery 
for a visit in Linnyland, in Ashland!
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"Lake Life"
oil on wood
5 x 7
SOLD
To a Collector from Ashland Oregon USA

"Salish Sea Light" SOLD

A new Linnyland long & leaner (Linnyism-style) lighthouse!

(Loosely based on my studio view of Race Rocks Light.)

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"Salish Sea Light", 48x24, oil on canvas, ©Linny D.Vine SOLD

#LinnyDVine #Linnyland #longandleaner #lighthousepainting 
#RaceRocks #lighthouse #SalishSea

"Salish Sea Light" SOLD

A new Linnyland long & leaner (Linnyism-style) lighthouse!

(Loosely based on my studio view of Race Rocks Light.)

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"Salish Sea Light", 48x24, oil on canvas, ©Linny D.Vine SOLD
Private Collection
Victoria BC Canada

#LinnyDVine #Linnyland #longandleaner #lighthousepainting 
#RaceRocks #lighthouse #SalishSea

"Little Red Roof Boathouse"

Happy Thanksgiving!

This one's from September's 

Linnyland painting 

(& lake swimming & painting & lake swimming & painting) 

adventure.

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"Little Red Roof Boathouse"

oil on wood

10 x 8

"The Red A-Frame"

This A-Frame was across the lake

 and up on the hill,

it might not have been red but another color instead.

(From September's Linnyland painting,

 swimming, painting, swimming,

 painting adventure

 on Saltspring/Salt Spring Island BC Canada.)
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"The Red A-Frame"
oil on wood
10 x 8

Linnyland at West End Gallery!

Great news in Linnyland!!

Linnyland & Linny D. Vine paintings are now represented by

West End Gallery!! 

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Thank-you for the warm welcome to West End Gallery.

"The Wish"

What are you wishing for?

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"The Wish"

oil on canvas

8 x 8

"Under a Summer Moon"

From another Linnyland painting adventure.

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"Under a Summer Moon"

oil on wood

9 x 12

"Red Barn and Sheep"

It was pure joy to be surrounded

 by the scent of wild roses, 
swooping swallows,

 and the sometimes curious flock of wild turkeys 

                                  while on this wild and wonderful

 Linnyland painting adventure!

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"Red Barn and Sheep"

oil on wood

11 x 14

"Beach Time"

From a Linnyland painting adventure 

at Qualicum Beach.

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"Beach Time"

oil on wood

8 x 10

And many thanks to Lissa Alexander for the 

 "Let's All Go To LINNYLAND"

article in the PQB News!!

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 26th Annual Moss Street Paint - In 2013

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's 26th Annual Moss Street Paint-In was divine!

 40,000 plus attend the AGGV 26th Annual Moss Street Paint-In 2013
"Welcome to Linnyland!!" 

# 9 is D. Vine!! 

Linny with new Linnyland Collector!!

The combined effects of Mercury Retrograde
and July's Full Buck Moon
helped make it the best Paint-in ever! 

Stationed in the dappled shade 

near to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria,

 surrounded by fellow artist friends

 and perfect weather! 

Thank-you to Mary-ellen and everyone

 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

 plus the many, many, many volunteers,

 the new and old friends, Linnyland Collectors,

 art lovers and amazing homeowners

 of Moss Street, including dear Dave & Heather

 who kindly shared their home

 and their homemade pizza

 for an "end-of- the-Paint-In-perker-upper"!

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Thanks and credit for photos go to Jeffrey J. Boron

YAM Magazine & Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 26th Annual Moss Street Paint -In

What: The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's 26th Annual Moss Street Paint-In
Where: Moss Street between Fort Street and Dallas Road, Victoria BC Canada
When: Saturday, July 20th 2013, 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wow: #9 is D. Vine!
Yes, the map shows that Linny D. Vine and Linnyland are stationed at #9, just up from Rockland Avenue and just down from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (same side of Moss Street as the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria)

Come by, say "Hi", and enjoy a visit in Linnyland!!
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(YAM Magazine "Wide Open Spaces" by John Threlfall)

"City Centre" SOLD

This is another painting commissioned

 by the Downtown Victoria Business Association. 

I wandered round and round the perimeter of Victoria's Bay Centre 

and chose this view of the large centre, 

(from Douglas Street and View Street). 

As you can see, in Linnyland, the tree foliage

 was ahead of season

 and turned this scene to 

the golden city center.

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"City Centre"

oil on canvas

10 x 5

SOLD

"Let's All Go To LINNYLAND" & Linny D. Vine at the Opening Reception @ TOSH Qualicum Beach BC Canada

Thank-you to all of the friends, art lovers
 and collectors who joined in the fun
 at TOSH for the 

"Let's All Go To LINNYLAND" celebrations 

(including Linnyland collectors Robb and Jane who traveled 

all the way from Edmonton Alberta to attend!)!!

 Fun times for all!!

"You and Me and the Salish Sea" SOLD

Let's all Go to Linnyland!!

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"You and Me and the Salish Sea"

24 x 24 - on canvas 

©Linny D. Vine 

www.linnydvine.com

SOLD

Private Collection

Calgary AB Canada/Play Del Carmen QR Mexico

#Salish Sea #VWBus #VWVan 

"Let's All Go to LINNYLAND"

 

 

 

You're invited...see you there this Saturday afternoon!

"Let's all go to Linnyland" at the TOSH

Qualicum Beach, BC Canada, (Linnyland).

Silk Road SOLD

One of two paintings recently commissioned

 by the Downtown Victoria Business Association.

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"Silk Road"

oil on canvas

10 x 5

 SOLD