Welcome to Hidden Gem ArtzMy name is Leaha Argue, a long time resident of Vancouver Island. I am a full time, self taught artist creating in my studio located on Gabriola. Our studios mission is to repurpose substates, such as ceramic tiles for our ink art pieces and wools for our fibre art pieces and loom kits as much as possible while creating a quality art creation for our customers. My favourite mediums that I am currently exploring are alcohol inks, mixed media acrylic art, rock art and creating intuitive sustainable fibre weavings.
My work is heavily inspired by my local scenery and wildlife and I most enjoy approaching my art practice in a very loose, curious, playful, intuitive style. I like to participate in local art shows and in our local markets to show and sell my art creations. I am a self taught artist that has taken courses with Penny Maday Ciochetti, Alena Hennessy, Flora Bowley, Barry Strasbourgh Thompson and Nicholas Wilton. What's New for 2024 is you can find my pieces on display at my home studio on Moby Dicks Drive on Gabriola Island. You can also find some of my art and creations at the Silva Bay Markets on Sundays from 10-2pm all summer long starting at the beginning of July, Nova Boutique and Gift Shop at Folklife Village Mall, and Gabriola Museum Society on South Road. I will also be seen in this years upcoming Gabriola Island Studio Tour brochure 2024 that will be distributed asap. Support your local artisans...... ***** |