Vancouver is full of professional artists who take part in maker markets and art shows, but there are still many artists who fall between the cracks of the galleries, comic cons, and craft fairs. That’s where ArtBreakers comes in.
Founded by local artists Laura Bifano, Graeme McCormack, Tim Mack, and Tessa Riecken, the non-profit is tailored specifically to showcase Vancouver’s finest illustrators and designers. Many of the attending artists will be debuting and selling original prints, zines, custom enamel pins, and more.
Since we love local and ArtBreakers loves local, we doubled-down on our civic pride to bring your some of the finest illustrations of the city, courtesy of the event’s participating artists. Check them out below, along with more information about ArtBreakers upcoming event.
"Spanish Banks" by Kyle Scott
A digital plein air overlooking the iconic view of downtown and the north shore mountains from the beaches near point grey.
"Stanzl" by Kyle Scott
Location sketch of the Frank Stanzl building on Broadway. A tribute to 1970's brutalism.
"Third Beach" by Laura Bifano
A gouache sketchbook painting done on location on a hot spring day. Dappled shadows play across the beach as people lounge in the sun.
"Barclay Grocery" by Laura Bifano
Gouache location sketch of a West End bodega on Barclay and Haro.
"Summertime SadBoat" by Laura Bifano
A plein air painting of an abandoned sailboat washed up by a late summer storm in English Bay.
"Art Breaker!" by Tim Mack
Poster illustration depicting the sharing of art in the city! A kaiju art monster rampages through downtown Vancouver, leaving colour and fun in his wake.
"Brick and Glass" by Tim Mack
A portrait of old Vancouver's disappearing turn-of-the-century warehouses and apartments.
In addition to artist tables, the market will feature live painting and offer portfolio reviews for those interested in learning more about Vancouver’s gaming, animation, design, and illustration industry. Admission is free!
ArtBreakers Illustration Market
October 14 – 15 at the Creekside Community Centere
1 Athletes Way, Vancouver BC
ArtBreakers was created to provide the illustration community (and patrons of the arts) with events that feature, promote, and support designers and image-makers. For more details, visit artbreakers.com
