​Throw off the bowlines.  Sail away from the safe harbour.  Catch the trade winds in your sails. 
Explore.  Dream.  Discover.

​Mark Twain

An Artist Afloat

Andrea England

Water holds an enormous fascination for me.  I can spend hours watching how it flows and changes colour, pondering what wonders swim in its hidden depths.  Since I was young, I have felt the pull of the sea, which inspired me to learn to dive, to sail and finally to paint. 

I use the flowing nature of watercolours to reflect the spirit and nature of wind and waves.  Rippling white lines of untouched paper give my paintings a sense of life, light and movement.  Voyaging with my husband aboard our 36' sailboat Island Prism, my watercolours allow me to share the magic and power of the oecan and its inhabitants.

Twilight Birds Collection

Birds, sunsets, stars and fireflies.  A dreamy collection of miniature watercolours featuring coastal birds of the Pacific North West, designed to add beauty to small spaces. 
Finest Italian watercolour paper is archivally mounted on 2" thick wood panels, ready to stand or hang.

Watercolours Inspired By The Sea

​Original Watercolours, Giclee Prints and Greeting Cards

Take yourself to the ocean.  Flowing lines meet the vibrant jewel tones of the Pacific Northwest.

Upcoming Shows and Events

Christmas is coming! Shopping for gifts at an artisan show or market can help take the stress out of the experience. You'll be giving creations that have been made with love, and your purchase will make a big difference to the artist, even if it's just a card! Below you'll find details of the seasonal art shows and artisan markets I'll be taking part in, alongside many other talented local creatives. Click on the titles for further details. 

Winter Treasures

Group Exhibition at Port Moody Arts Centre
​12th November - 18th December 

Artisans 2019

Group Exhibition at Artsea Gallery in Tullista Park, Sidney
2nd November- 14th December 

Gifts and Wishes

Group Exhibition at Coast Collective, Colwood
​20th November- 22nd December

Nomad Holiday Market 

E & N Roundhouse, Esquimalt,
6th December 4-8
7th December 10-6
​8th December 10-4

Little Gems

Group Exhibition at Victoria Arts Council
7th-21st December 

Hibernation Celebration and Mini-Market

Habitat Aquisition Trust, 661 Burnside Rd E, Victoria
12th December 4-6

Victoria Etsy Artisans Christmas Market

Tillicum Mall, Victoria,
14th December 10-6
​15th December 11-5