KAHLIA OOK

KAHLIA OOKRHODOCROSITE, PYRITE, ROSE QUARTZ, BLACK RHODIUM, SS LuLu B Designs by Mary Lou Banks is a Calgary based jewellery artist that blends European elegance with a passion for natural gemstones, crystals, silver, and freshwater pearls. With a background in geology, Mary Lou carefully selects each material, creating handcrafted pieces that celebrate organic beauty and unique imperfections. Inspired by Parisian style and timeless design, her jewellery

and collectible contemporary art

The scene in the painting

based in Pemberton

while a dollar bill may refer to colonial agreements

reflection

Painting texture from heavy canvas and some brush work

imaginative landscape paintings that capture the spirit and energy of the Canadian West Coast

Painting makes me more aware of the place I live and hopefully the world that I live in

inviting viewers into landscapes that feel both grounded and otherworldly

and powerful visual energy

The frog was considered lucky and also there was a belief that it would help keep poles standing when carved on them

Trained from the age of twelve by his father