Victoria BC Paintings

Taking just over 23 hours to paint, the Doors of Victoria was inspired by the many (you guessed it) doors of local businesses I found interesting across the beautiful city of Victoria, British Columbia. 

These doors have either historical value or well-known significance in this 158-year-old city. Most notably are the Empress Hotel doors, St. Anne's Academy, the Victoria Parliament Building, The Gate of Harmonious Interest in Chinatown, and City Hall. 

How many do you recognize?

• Printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come.  

Overlooking the Inner Harbour in downtown is the impressive Parliament Building, home to the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. Construction for the building began in 1893, and ended in 1898. It is where laws are determined for the province of BC.

In front of the building stands a 100 ft Sequoia,  the province's official Christmas tree. Over 3600 lights adorn the outside of the parliament building, making it a stunning sight at night as well as day!

While it's one of the most visited buildings for tourists in Victoria, there are many events that locals enjoy too. Concerts, debates, ceremonies, and Canada Day celebrations (complete with fireworks), to name a few! 

A must-see when visiting the city of Victoria. Original painted using watercolour and India Ink. 

• Shipping included
• Printed using premium acid-free link on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you.

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come.

This is a local Victoria pub in James Bay. On a warm sunny day in this 1880's house, the pints are a'flowin. This pub is also supposedly haunted, with 3 spirits residing in the house - a child, a cranky old man, and an elderly woman. Do you believe in ghosts? 

• Printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come.  

This painting is inspired by the gorgeous beaches scattered across Vancouver Island. I decided not to use black ink to outline the watercolour, and it gives it a gentler, calmer feel to the painting. Exactly what you want to feel when you visit the ocean!

Wet feet in the sand. The sound of gulls overhead. Crashing waves. Today's a good day.

• Printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come. 

A street view of  Gastown buildings in Vancouver, British Columbia. Gastown was named for an English steamboat captain named "Gassy" Jack Deighton, who arrived in Vancouver in the year 1867. He decided to open up the area's first bar. 

Nowadays, Gastown is bustling with tourists and locals alike, who are there to enjoy delicious food, cocktails and coffee, hear the whistling Steam Clock, and walk the cobbled streets.  There are always things to do and see in Gastown!

• Printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come.

Fisherman's Wharf in beautiful Victoria, BC. Within this wharf lies floating homes, restaurants, shops, sports rental shops, and fishing/pleasure vessels. It's a hidden treasure that is a must-see when visiting Victoria.

Historically, it was built after World War II to hold fishing vessels! This wharf has 33 berths specifically for floating homes and is always busy during the summer -whether you're a tourist looking for a whale-watching tour or a Victoria local visiting friends. 

Can you smell the fish and chips? 

• Printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come.  

This is a building of The Lee's Benevolent Association in downtown Victoria BC, on the cherished Fisgard Street. The Lees had a coalition in the 1850s, and this building was erected in 1911. 

The top floor holds the meeting hall where the association gathers, the second-floor houses office space, and shops fill the first (ground) floor. 

• Printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Original painted using watercolour and India ink
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a rigid mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come.  

The entrance to the oldest Chinatown in Canada, the Gate of Harmonious Interest! This gate was installed in 1981 after being built in and shipped from China after traditional Chinese gateways. 

Located in Victoria, BC on Fisgard street, you can imagine walking through and being greeted with smells of incense and food, the sights of fresh fruit at the markets, and the people looking curiously around at the many cafes, gift shops, and stores lining the street. 

• Printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come.  

Bundle up Victoria, it's getting cold outside! Save $20 by bundling 3 art prints instead of buying individually. Choose what other 2 prints you would like alongside your own Doors of Victoria print. 

Each bundle includes:

• One Doors of Victoria Art Print (8 x 10 inches, includes legend)
• TWO other Victoria art prints of your choice (6 x 8 inches) 

Due to the loss of quality, there are no 6 x 8-inch options for the Doors of Victoria print. 

• All prints are printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 
• INCLUDES SHIPPING

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come. 

Prints are available here!

The entrance to the oldest Chinatown in Canada, the Gate of Harmonious Interest! This gate was installed in 1981 after being built in and shipped from China after traditional Chinese gateways. 

Located in Victoria, BC on Fisgard street, you can imagine walking through and being greeted with smells of incense and food, the sights of fresh fruit at the markets, and the people looking curiously around at the many cafes, gift shops, and stores lining the street.

• Acid-free cold pressed paper and archival ink pens
• Mungyo watercolours
• 9 x 7 inches
• Signed and dated 

This item will be shipped in a clear protective poly sleeve with hardboard backing and mailed in a rigid mailer envelope to ensure protection during its journey to you. 

Prints are available here!

Fisherman's Wharf in beautiful Victoria, BC. Within this wharf lies floating homes, restaurants, shops, sports rental shops, and fishing/pleasure vessels. It's a hidden treasure that is a must-see when visiting Victoria.

Historically, it was built after World War II to hold fishing vessels! This wharf has 33 berths specifically for floating homes and is always busy during the summer -whether you're a tourist looking for a whale-watching tour or a Victoria local visiting friends. 

Can you smell the fish and chips? 

• Acid-free cold-pressed watercolour paper and archival ink pens
• Mungyo watercolours
• 6 x 7 inches 
• Signed and dated 

This item will be shipped in a clear protective poly sleeve with hardboard backing, and mailed in a rigid mailer envelope to ensure protection during its journey to you. 

This is a local Victoria pub in James Bay. On a warm sunny day in this 1880's house, the pints are a'flowin. This pub is also supposedly haunted, with 3 spirits residing in the house - a child, a cranky old man, and an elderly woman. Do you believe in ghosts? 

• Acid-free cold pressed paper and archival ink pens
• Mungyo watercolours
• 7.5 x 11 inches 
• Signed and dated 

This item will be shipped in a clear protective poly sleeve with hardboard backing and mailed in a rigid mailer envelope to ensure protection during its journey to you. 

Located in the beautiful Cook Street Village in Victoria BC, lies the faithful Beagle Pub. Only a short walk from the heart of downtown, this friendly neighbourhood pub is loved by the locals for its atmosphere, food, and coziness.  

• Printed using premium acid-free ink on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years 
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you. 

Although I use high-quality paper and inks for the prints, it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and to avoid keeping the print in very high or low temperatures. This will ensure its longevity so you can enjoy it for decades to come.

Habit Coffee was born in 2007 on Pandora avenue in downtown Victoria, BC. Right beside Fan Tan alley, this popular coffee shop works hard to share their vision of ethical, responsible, and community-based business practices.

 Local artists work on the walls, wonderful aromas from locally roasted beans, and coffee supplies delivered via Dutch cargo bike between both locations marks this coffee shop a must-visit while in Victoria! 

View their Instagram here.

You can also read this blog post for a behind the scenes look at how I drew this building.

Original painted using watercolour and India Ink.

• Printed using premium acid-free link on lustre photo paper
• Quality inks designed to last for 100+ years
• Prints are packaged in a clear poly sleeve with hardboard backing and shipped in a bubble mailer to ensure it is protected on its journey to you.