DiverseAbility 2022

4 Seasons on the Malahat Size: 14″ x 11″ Stretched Canvas Cherry Blossoms on 150 Street Size: 14″ x 11″ Stretched Canvas My Lavender Garden Size: 14″ x 11″ Stretched Canvas

Water World Description: This is a photo of a 2019 dance number from the Diverse Abilities class at Xba School of Dance. The show was about young people getting trapped in a virtual video game, where they became their own avatars.  To return back to reality they had to compete and win a few different […]

Morgan is 25 years old. She has Down Syndrome and was born in Vancouver. From early on, she loved to express herself with art. She spends hours colouring patterns in colouring books and loves to combine writing and drawing. She uses pens, pencils and felt pens. She loves to draw animals but also has fun […]

Dissection of Bust Medium: Low Fire Ceramics, Spray Paint, Epoxy Putty Size: 3’ x 1.5’ x 1’ Circumference Medium: Low Fire Ceramics, Wax, Polyurethane, Spray paint Size: 2.5’ x 1.5’ x 1’ Asphyxia Medium: Salt Fired Ceramics Size: 1’ x 1’ x 6”

Juicy Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 16” x 20” Weathered Medium: Photo Giclee’ on Canvas Size: 24” x 30”

Night Rain Medium: Photo Giclee’ on Canvas Size: 30” x 40” White Rock Lake Medium: Photo Giclee’ on Canvas Size: 30” x 40”

I am 25 years old and I am showcasing my art pieces this year. Because I feel this is a time to bring happiness in colour and what better way to do it than by showing my art pieces. My story is I am one of the four from my family now I live in […]

Harry: I am in love with Art and I am one of the best. Drawing and painting my favourite cartoon character makes me feel happy. Drawing is a great release for me. Dance of the Colours 4 Size: 8” x 10”

Daniel: I love painting and my favourite colour is blue. Painting makes me a happier person. I want to paint in a quiet environment which will help me to focus and be more creative. Dance of the Colours 3 Size: 8” x 10”

Mia: Drawing and painting are like food for my soul. Each day I draw and paint especially when I attend the program at the North campus. My favourite colour is yellow. Dance of the Colours 2 Size: 8” x 10”

Logan: Craft and art make me happy. I am getting better and better at it. Dance of the Colours 1 Size: 8” x 10”

Mandi: I am proud of myself when I do art and help my friends to do so. Glowing Stars Medium: Painted in Acrylic Size: 18” x 24”

Michael: I am in love with art. I have to draw and paint at least three times a week. I want to be a great artist in the future and have my own exhibition and invite all my friends, staff and family members to come and see my masterpieces. Colleen: Art opens my heart. I […]

Daniel: I love painting and my favourite colour is blue. Painting makes me a happier person. I want to paint in a quiet environment which will help me to focus and be more creative. Toucan on Green Medium: Painted in Acrylic Size: 18” x 24”

Harry: I am in love with Art and I am one of the best. Drawing and painting my favourite cartoon character makes me feel happy. Drawing is a great release for me. Mia: Drawing and painting are like food for my soul. Each day I draw and paint especially when I attend the program at […]

Walk in the Rain Medium: Painted in Acrylic Size: 20″x16″ Friendship with Nature Medium: Painted in Acrylic Size: 16″x20″

Michael: I am in love with art. I have to draw and paint at least three times a week. I want to be a great artist in the future, have my own exhibition and invite all my friends, staff and family members to come and see my masterpieces. Autumn Tree Black Background Medium: Painted in […]

Simon: Art has helped me get through some difficult times.  It’s very soothing for me when I am doing art. Logan: Craft and art make me happy. I am getting better and better at it. Birds on a Mountain Medium: Painted in Acrylic Size: 18” x 24”