Vancouver Island the Art of the Landscape
- Kelly Hutchison
- Feb 19
- 2 min read
We are so proud of our upcoming hardcover book (224 pages) Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape. It has been a true labour of love, and we have sacrificed many things to complete it. Last year we sold the house, moved, created a publishing company, wrote the book and tirelessly worked with an amazing book designer and editor. Everything within the book was carefully chosen from the front and back cover, its size, paper type and full colour photographs. “Not merely a collection of photographs, this book is a love letter, a tribute, to a place that has given us so much.”
The idea for this project began many years ago, when individually and unbeknown to us, we dreamed of creating a pictorial non-fiction book. Dave envisioned sharing his beautiful images and love of the natural world in the form of a coffee table book. I imagined researching and writing text inspired by nature, alongside a photographer. We are grateful for the divine meeting which brought us together a few years ago. Without this synchronistic walk in the woods, we would not be partners in life or work, and this book would not have been born.
“Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape is a visual journey and celebration of this beautiful island and its adjacent Gulf Islands, as seen by nature and wildlife photographer Dave Hutchison. A twenty-year photographic journey, it is also a collaboration of two nature lovers, husband and wife, who together shared a vision: to create a pictorial fine art book, filled with beautiful scenic images, which both preserves and honours the landscape in time. The narrative is woven through Dave’s personal experiences, as he shares the stories behind his photos, offers tips on his favourite locations, and delves into the islands’ fascinating history. The book is organized into seven geographical regions for easy reference: Victoria, Sidney & The Saanich Peninsula; Cowichan & Carmanah Valleys, Nanaimo & Parksville; The Southern Gulf Islands; Sooke to Port Renfrew West Coast Corridor; Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield & Area; Comox Valley, Campbell River & Area; Northern Vancouver Island & Area. Featuring more than 150 full colour images capturing the islands’ diverse landscapes, flora, fauna, cityscapes and wildlife, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in its beauty.”
If you would like to order a signed copy for free delivery in the Greater Victoria area, or order from your local bookstore anywhere in Canada, visit the link below.
Book Signings & Events
Bolen Books, Hillside Mall, Victoria, BC - Saturday, March 1, 1-3pm
Mulberry Bush Books, Qualicum Beach, BC - Saturday, March 8, 11-2pm
Indigo Mayfair Mall, Victoria, BC - Saturday, April 5, 12-3pm
Volume One Bookstore, Duncan, BC - Saturday, April 12, 11-1pm
Sidney Public Library, Resthaven Drive, Sidney, BC - Saturday, April 26, 2-4pm