Josey's art experience has mostly been of the paint by number kind. I could follow a pattern and end up with a solid product. Crafts were all about creating patterns for myself as I was sneaking onto my grandmother's sewing machine and making stuffed animals with scraps of material and Barbie clothes at age 7 when these did not exist. I have always admired those who could tell a story by painting or art sculpture. Kimberly Horsman Art experience is lifelong as I have always been interested in drawing and colors. Art courses in High school and many fun times with art and crafts throughout the years. A great doodler and trying new things with pen and paper. I have dabbled in water colours but that was many years ago.

Experience Making This Piece:
Our experience in making this piece was enlightening as I had many ideas about what made up my adventure but no idea as to how this could be put onto a flat surface and be relevant to others. Kim and I spent a time at the mouth of the Bay searching for the important moments we could put on paper. It was an exercise in teamwork as Kim knew more what Tactile Colour could look like where I had more definite ideas as to what details and images needed to be included to make the story complete. We used our personal memories and experiences to give a glimpse of our adventures on the Bay and surrounding landmarks over the past 20 years. We started by exploring the beaches on foot, then by canoe, kayaking the inlets and waterways and sailing and floats. Over the years the wildlife and sealife we have encountered has made this a very special Bay an exciting and ever changing adventure. Working together has allowed me as a visually impaired person to respect that another can tell my story on paper as long as I can effectively describe what I am trying to communicate . Also that to try to express through the art medium can be another mode of communicating with others. I was able to accomplish some things that I was unaware of being able to do before. I also am encouraged to experience more things by touch than ever before.

Tactile Colour Used: Very slightly bumpy tan, rough gritty green, soft rubbery red, fine gritty blue, fine gritty grey, dashed line purple, soft bumpy orange, gridded black

Tactile Description:
Starting in the left bottom corner you will find the very slightly bumpy tan Beach area in front of the new Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa Then move upward to the rough gritty green space of The World Famous Butchart Gardens inlet and Provincial Marine Park known as Gowlland- Tod inlet marked by the soft rubbery red floating barrel which directs the busy boat traffic into this popular area. Continuing upwards next notice the very fine gritty grey space of Willis Point known to many as a great place to beachcomb and fish for prawns and oysters. the rough gritty green area marks the forest in the background. The water waves of Finlyson Arm are illustrated by a horizontal strip of fine gritty blue. Here is where wild winds are created and downdrafts for sail boat races, some of the most spectacular sailing for most of the year. On the top of the picture you will find a multiple coloured sunset with soft bumpy orange, dashed line purple and hard bumpy yellow. this skyline sets the scene for the large and stunning Malahat shown in a large piece of fine gritty grey below the sunset. This mountain has a wonderful sandy very slightly bumpy tan beach shown below the mountain where we dig butter clams. To the right find a small island shown in rough gritty green known as Senanus Island, a great area to canoe around. We have been told this is an ancient First Nation's burial ground. In the center you will find multiple waves showing the colors of the sunset and varying depths of this body of water. You will find a soft bumpy orange sailboat with three gridded black orckas playing beside and underneath it which was our experience a few years ago. The typical curious fine gritty grey seagulls are hovering as well as the fun loving seals who like to hang out around the Sluggett Point where we take visitors to enjoy watching their antics flapping around and making loud noises with their tails. Along the bottom in rough gritty green there is the Rotary Park where Hollywood films have been made and my guide dog Pearse knows as his turf. Here he welcomes all his canine buddies as well as many visitors.

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