FEATURED ARTIST
January 21 - February 22, 2026 - Leina Wann
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About Leina Wann
Art making began when Leina discovered Mandala, Sanskrit word for circle, completion and wholeness. A new world of imagination opened for her to explore and express from inside out. Mediums she use consist of colour pencils, pastels, pen & ink, acrylics, watercolour, collage, fabric and even objects found in nature. Her work has been shown in Hope Arts Gallery, Hope, BC, ArtSea Gallery, Sidney, BC, Sooke Harbour House, Sooke, BC and Sooke Arts Council, Sooke, BC. Leina lives on Vancouver Island, BC.
Featured Artworks by Leina Wann
For her full show please visit 2043 Church Road, Sooke
LEINA WANN INSPIRATION
Describe your creative process and how you go about starting and completing a finished piece.
Leina's creative process is guided by the Mandala concept of the circle and its centre point. The creation doesn't have to be circular but the Mandala concept supports it. Warm ups - stretching and timed quick drawings, Choose a word or intention as the centre of focus for the art piece to be created. Gathering information as resources from within and without - draw and write them out. Create the masterpiece.
What are you most inspired by and how is this reflected in your work?
Beauty, everything cute, nature and spirituality.
What are your artistic goals and how does your work contribute to your community?
From personal experiences and guiding others, the outcome has always been centering, calming and relaxing, allowing creativity to unfold naturally. Message: Each of us is a creator and a beautiful one. We create for peace.
