South African Giraffes by Paul Ygartua

Gentle Giraffe, with its long neck reaching into the heavens, symbolizes the ability to see the future and obtain things that seem out of reach. When your life is chaotic, Giraffe reminds you to keep your head up and avoid getting entangled in needless arguments; as an Animal Ally, Giraffe encourages you to “take the […]

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Art Vancouver: Artist interview series

Paul Ygartua finds opportunity for artistic expression during pandemic Paul immigrated to Vancouver from England in 1966 and met his wife very soon after. The pair have spent their entire lives travelling, painting and raising their family. It is a beautiful story that features two very beautiful people at the helm. Watch his interview here. […]

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Art Vancouver: Artist interview COVID19 series

Paul Ygartua finds opportunity for artistic expression during pandemic Under the physical restrictions imposed by COVID-19, Paul Ygartua has been spending each day getting up early, enjoying a coffee with his wife, Joanne, and then working in his studio from nine in the morning until about seven at night. He views this unique environment as […]

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2020 Online Art Shows

JUNE  2020  THE ART CONCIERGE Honouring Art, directed by Elliot Nitkin as part of his endeavour for the art community he has an On-Line Art Gallery with several ongoing exhibitions-see below Ygartua Shows YGARTUAORIGINALS.COM Introduction to Ygartua Online Gallery PAUL YGARTUA ART SHOW2        ART CONCIERGE INDIVIDUAL COMMONALITY SHOW2   “UNDER SIEGE – The […]

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2020 Art Gallery Exhibitions

UKAMA GALLERY SPECIAL EXHIBITION UKAMA GALLERY SPECIAL EXHIBITION “ART THROUGH THE WINDOW”  May 16-May 28,2020 CORONAVIRUS SERIES “ An Artist’s Tribute to Frontline Workers around the World”  Ukama Gallery on Granville Island is honoured to present our first “Art Through The Window” exhibition in the time of COVID19 featuring the latest work of internationally renowned […]

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Vancouver Chinatown Art Gallery

Vancouver Pop Up Art Exhibition in Chinatown

PART II – WALL ART Opening night Thursday, December 7, 5 – 9pm (Refreshments will be served) Our second exhibit will highlight Paul’s latest larger artworks. These are perfect for modern spaces, offices, business and restaurants with spacious walls. Come join us to kick this second exhibit off on December 7th. Experience the beauty of these […]

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Paul Ygartua latest large portrait of artist Salvador Dali

Over the years Paul Ygartua always been drawn to Salvador Dali art. Not only as one of the most predominant 20th century artists but also by his hometown proximity to Cadaqués where Paul paints and is inspired a few weeks every year. Paul has always been fascinated by Dali’s surrealist portrayal of the “Crucifixion” depicting […]

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