Artist in Residence Series
Creativity needs space. Throughout the season, we’ll host a rotating lineup of Canadian resident artists bringing fresh perspectives to the Great Bear Rainforest.
Sue Contini
Sue is an award-winning contemporary landscape painter based in Calgary, Alberta, working primarily in acrylic. A graduate of York University’s Fine Arts program and a former military child, she draws inspiration from the shifting landscapes of her upbringing.
She instills a passion for the arts through teaching, workshops, and jurying, having served on panels for the Calgary Stampede and the Society of Canadian Artists. A designated member of both the SCA and AFCA, her work is sparked by glimpses of atmosphere, color, and light, balancing intuitive painting with controlled development.
Gaye Adams
Gaye Adams describes her work as a simple exploration of beauty—both everyday and extraordinary—driven by a lifelong fascination with light. From studio pieces to plein air studies gathered across Canada and abroad, her paintings reflect a deep love for backlight, cast shadows, and the subtle interplay of illumination.
In winter, she turns to still life and figure studies and finds balance through teaching, sharing the skills passed down by her mentors with students around the world.
Janice Robertson
Janice Robertson, born on Vancouver Island in 1952, began her professional art career in 1989 and is now based in Fort Langley, B.C. A signature member of several leading art organizations and former President of the Federation of Canadian Artists, she has received numerous accolades, including international awards and multiple bronze medals from the FCA.
Working in acrylic, watercolor, and oil, her paintings are inspired by West Coast forests, beaches, and the beauty of home. Also a respected instructor and author, Janice’s work is held in collections worldwide and represented by galleries across British Columbia.
Doria Moodie
Doria is a full-time artist based in Whistler, B.C., and a passionate advocate for grizzly bears since her first visit to the Great Bear Rainforest 12 years ago. The official artist and board member of the Grizzly Bear Foundation, she donates one percent of her sales to their conservation work. A former teacher turned acrylic painter, she captures bears, landscapes, and portraits from her Whistler studio.
Doria is an Associate Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, a founding member of the Whistler Out of Bounds Artists, and has been represented by Mountain Galleries for over a decade.
Susie Cipolla
Susie Cipolla, a Vancouver native, discovered her talent at seven after winning a coloring contest, but pursued a career in physiotherapy before returning to art in 2009 after a workshop with Brian Atyeo. Now based in Pemberton Valley, B.C., she works full-time from her rural studio, creating vivid acrylics—from abstracts to Pacific Northwest landscapes—and mentoring fellow artists.
A Senior Signature Member (SFCA) of the Federation of Canadian Artists and founding member of The Whistler Out Of Bounds Artist Group, her work is shown in galleries across Canada.
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