Elissa Anthony, Vancouver Island Artist

Upcoming Shows & Events

Elissa is proud to be one of the talented West Coast artists approved to paint a panel in the 2010 Mural Mosaic “Coastal Inspirations.” See Mural Mosaics. Mural Mosaics “incorporate hundreds of individual paintings together that are created by artists who do not know .. what the final image of the mural will be. All of this while helping build community and supporting charities world wide. Mural Mosaic has already managed to help raise over half a million dollars for various causes while bolstering the careers of hundreds of artists!”

MonElissa Studio is open to the public 3 days a week Thursday through Saturday, 1pm till 6pm and by appointment – visitors to the area are invited to phone to book your private viewing.

Galleries Currently Showing Elissa's Works

Englishman River Art Gallery in Parksville shows Elissa Anthony's Original Paintings year-round.

Coming soon ~ Elissa will be exhibiting her work at the "Village Gallery" in Tofino, a gallery which specializing in originals in the heart of Tofino Village.

Painting Classes

Elissa is happy to announce her new website focusing on updates on her current activities, her newly renovated private guest suite, Art Retreats and painting classes for children and adults at MonElissaStudio.ca.

Painting classes for adults and youth are ongoing throughout the year. Winter art classes are also offered in Parksville. Four hour weekend classes just perfect for the Island tourist are available as well. Do a Saturday and Sunday class in Elissa's wonderful studio or orchard (depending on the weather). Bring your lunch and enjoy sitting in the garden before getting back to work in the afternoons 10 am till 2 pm Sat and Sun, 8 hours all for the low price of $110.00 ~ Phone 250-757-2360 (2361)or Email Elissa for availability.

ELISSA ANTHONY, Fine Art Painter

Elissa was born in Ontario and grew up in North Vancouver. She studied to be a Graphic Artist at George Brown College in Toronto. She worked in advertising, printing, display and in the motion picture industry as a scenic artist.

Ever the restless spirit she travelled to Europe and spent ten years living and studying fine art in England. Ms. Anthony spent much time visiting major galleries in Europe, redefining her artistic outlook and garnering as much information about painting and art history as possible. Her unique impressionist style evolved.

In 1997 Elissa moved to Vancouver Island and the move proved inspirational. Her first show in Nanaimo was a success and helped establish her as an up and coming artist both to the public and with her peers whose constructive criticism she values immensely. She has had many one-woman and group shows at The Old School House in Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo Art Gallery, Nanaimo Arts Council and private venues.

Elissa has won awards of merit, and excellence for her work, but the ones that mean the most to her are the Peoples Choice awards.

Her paintings grace homes in Europe, Japan and North America. Elissa was a member of The Federation of Canadian Artists, The Nanaimo Arts Council, Art 10 and is a founding member of the “Centre of the Arts” in Nanaimo. She has paintings in galleries throughout Vancouver Island including Englishman River Art Gallery in Parksville and others in Nanaimo, Tofino and Ucluelet.

When Elissa is not painting she teaches oil and acrylic painting to adults and children at her home studio, The MonElissa Studio in Bowser, BC.

Working primarily in oil and acrylics in an expressionist style to interpret the Vancouver Island landscapes, seascapes and flora, she captures emotion and soul in her work. Her wide range of professional and artisitc skills combined with a unique and funky sense of humour provide a delightful range of moderately priced original art. Her seascapes take you to a beautiful West Coast beach and her flowers uplift and soothe the soul. She shares with others the joys she has found in the art world.