Brenda Castonguay Photography Inc.

07/28/2026

It is such a delight to have my entry “Milky Foam” accepted and then sold at the distinguished Sooke Fine Art Show! Cheers to keeping art alive on Vancouver island. 🥂

07/27/2026

“Herring Jewels” triptych has sold!

07/19/2026

Hey look! It’s meeee! Keeheeehee! ✌️

There’s something about stepping inside an artist’s studio. The works in progress, the materials, the stories behind the pieces. 🎨

Today and tomorrow, two self-guided studio tours will open up the creative world of Parksville Qualicum Beach — the Summer Breeze Studio Tour (10 AM–4 PM) and Studio Tour San Pareil (10 AM–5 PM).

Studio Tour San Pareil also includes a silent auction raising funds for a wheelchair for a young boy in our community — a small gesture with a meaningful impact.
Grab your map in advance from The MAC or The Old School House Arts Centre.

Head here for the details: https://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/blog/summer-art-events/

Photo: .artscentre

06/19/2026

The regime has reached all the way across the pond.

06/09/2026

There’s just something about this photo that makes me come back to it. Should I paint it?
Mystic Beach Pacific Rim BC.

05/21/2026

Old school❤️

05/06/2026

When I first saw this photo I was shocked - I thought it was a photo of me in the mid 80’s! I looked closer, my doppelgänger, same hair, same slouch, same intensity when sketching. Everything about it -right down to the deck shoes (I lived in my deck shoes till they fell apart)! My second thought was DAMN this chick has life by the ass. Accomplished artist, art teacher, even an art magazine publisher supporting other Vancouver island artists. I godda meet her! She published my first west coast magazine cover and double truck spread. Coolest chick ever.
She just passed away suddenly of an aortic rupture. All I can think of is the amazing amount of artists she’s promoted, inspired, taught, encouraged. She built a pretty groovey legacy in island arts. None of us will be as cool as Susan Schaefer RIP.

From the archives, in a land far far away, many moons ago, I am doing a little outdoor sketching. I don't remember that day, but I do remember that car.

https://gallery.susan-schaefer-fine-art.ca/

05/02/2026

This is a reticulated Quartz that has a glow in the dark element! I’ve painted two layers of phosphorescent gel in the cup behind the stone. A great idea for Mother’s Day!

05/02/2026

This is a reticulated Quartz that has a glow in the dark element! I’ve painted two layers of phosphorescent gel in the cup behind the stone so it glows in the dark! SOLD!

04/25/2026

Nanoose Bay Spring Showcase, today from 10-4. Stop in and see how my work glows in the dark!