Love Life, be creative
✨ Escape to the Okanagan Valley for a 4‑Day Plein Air Painting Retreat ✨
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of one of British Columbia’s most inspiring landscapes. Spend four unforgettable days painting en plein air among rolling vineyards, sun‑drenched hills, and the rustic charm that makes the Okanagan Valley so magical in the fall.
In partnership with the International Watercolour Society of Canada, this retreat brings together a community of passionate, like‑minded artists ready to create, explore, and connect. Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration or simply craving time to paint in nature, this experience is designed to nourish your creativity.
📅 September 8–11, 2026
For details or to reserve your spot, reach out anytime:
chris ‘at’ ostenstad.ca
Watercolour painting, photography….. and more
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Love Life”
“Unleashing Creativity: through watercolour painting, fibre arts and creating Scandinavian inspired gifts”
A Whimsical Christmas Memory
Christmas as a kid was precisely what I imagine every child’s Christmas should be: an embarrassment of riches beneath a towering tree, which itself was a glittering monument of sparkly tinsel, mismatched homemade ornaments, and perhaps a festive, edible string of popcorn or a chain of vibrant red and green construction paper. The anticipation leading…
Autumn Painting
As summer wrapped up, i find i have a little more time to sit and paint. I am always in ah of the autumn colours here in Vancouver. The golds, oranges, and yellow leaves on the trees. I find myself out taking photos and trying to capture the last of them before the winter rain…
Trip to San Miguel, Mexico
February this year, i made my second trip to Mexico city. Last year i took a week and ventured around Coyoacan, Mexico with the International Watercolour Society of Canada (IWS Canada) This year, same venue for the first week, and the second week, we took a bus to San Miguel de Allendes, which is north…
Christina Ostenstad 