Inspire the Way you Live with Stunning Canvas Art

Urban Oasis is now carrying outdoor photographs on canvas from Rattan la Difference. Drop by the store to check out how beautiful they are. It's the perfect way to turn a bare spot into a feature.

Now you can enjoy the view of a spectacular ocean panorama, magnificent mountains or the charming beauty of the Tuscan countryside; vibrant images from the world's greatest photographers.

Decorate your home or office both inside and out with breathtaking images capturing nature's beauty. Whether tranquil or exotic, our giclee on canvas photographs have been reproduced with exquisite detail and quality.

We are proud to offer these for both INDOOR and OUTDOOR use, a vast selection of images of nature and world architecture.

Backed by the manufacturer's two year warranty, our outdoor images are stretched and gallery wrapped on a 1½" all weather polyvinyl stretcher bars, coated with UV protectors that prevent fading and are tested to withstand sun, rain and snow for years to come.

Why not embellish your empty outside walls, deck, spa or garden with beautiful and durable images that will inspire you every time.

To view the entire collection scroll to the link at the bottom of the page.

http://www.rattanladifference.com/products.php?cat=Canvas%20Art

Mayne Island Glass Foundry

This week I would like to feature local glass artist Mark Lauchner, whose art I carry at Urban Oasis.

The Glass Blowing Studio of Mark Lauckner

and

small scale glass-recycling business

The Mayne Island Glass Foundry is dedicated to

the process of making environmentally friendly glass art and

designing super energy-efficient studio glass equipment.

I love the slugs best, I tell customers they are guard slugs, like scare crows to ward of other slug thugs in your garden-hood. I think I am funny?

The starfish are popular

He also makes an assortment of bowls, seahorses, and other treasures.

check out Mark's website to see how he creates his pieces

http://www.mayneislandglass.com/index.html

Molten Spirit Glass Studio

Chris Motloch's Studio in the Woods

Chris creates one-of-a-kind blown glass pieces, including platters, bowls, vases, chalices, witch balls, pumpkins, hummingbird feeders, ornaments, glass jellyfish, and paperweights.

He also enjoys making commissioned work such as custom light shades, sculptural pieces, wall displays, and garden art.

Chris Motloch started out as an apprentice in 1998 in a large glass blowing studio in Vancouver. There he gained a foundation in factory-based production glass blowing skills.

Chris has studied and assisted at the renowned Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington and he is a regular contributor to the annual Pilchuck Auction.
Chris has also received scholarships to attend Red Deer College’s Hot Glass Program, in Alberta.

Through these studies and from assisting other glass artists, Chris has gathered fine art skills and techniques to add to his personal work.

Chris founded Molten Spirit Glass Studio in 2005 and works mostly alone to create his unique production, personal and commissioned works.

Show Room Address: (Please call for Appointment)

885 Byng Road

Roberts Creek, British Columbia

Telephone: 1.604.886.0357

info@moltenspiritglass.com

bwisegardening: Chihuly at Cheekwood

bwisegardening: Chihuly at Cheekwood

Artist Spotlight – Glass Gardens Northwest |

Artist Spotlight – Glass Gardens Northwest |

Little and Lewis

It was only a matter of time before I had to include a link to the web site of Little and Lewis. If you haven't heard of their work you are in for a real treat. Many will recognise the Gunnera leaf sculptures, even if you don't know who made them famous.

I saw these sculptures a number of years ago, and absolutely loved them. Oh the whimsy!!!, they are just too much fun.

http://www.littleandlewis.com/llhtml/install1.html

I am finally getting around to posting them after coming across a great how to book, and web-site for making concrete Art in the Garden. I was very impressed with this site, inspired even as I too have been meaning to try a leaf casting.

There are lots of great tips for concrete garden art, and some links like the one to the Little and Lewis page that inspired me to post this.

http://www.the-artistic-garden.com/index.html

Copper water fountains

I came across these wonderful fountains by Steve Rayman. He is a copper artist who has been building copper fountains since 1993. Here is a taste of his site, and a link at the bottom.
You'll see nothing like his work anywhere else in the country--or in the world. Steve Rayman has mastered creating copper sculptures evolving from basic geometric shapes and has added water sheeting down as an element of movement.

The look, the sound, the drama is unique.

Each of Steve's sculptures is individually created of hand-hammered copper, with an acid wash applied to produce the verdigris patina.

The added surprise with his fountain sculptures: the top forms a shallow pool that attracts birds of all sizes to drink and bathe--another element of movement added to your setting

http://www.bluewaterfountains.com/index.html