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COASTAL WAVES FINE ART

Original Fine Art
Inspired by Northern Vancouver Island

Original acrylic paintings, canvas prints and gifts celebrating the wildlife, landscapes and coastal communities of Northern Vancouver Island.
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Bring the West Coast Into Your Home

Each piece is inspired by real moments on Northern Vancouver Island — from passing orcas to quiet coastal waters and forest light.

Whether you're looking for an original painting or a fine art print, these works are created to bring a sense of place, calm, and connection into your home.

Sunlit forest trail on Northern Vancouver Island by artist Kathy Harder.

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

ORIGINALS

One-of-a-kind paintings inspired by the West Coast

orca swimming along shoreline as eagle watches

COASTAL GIFTS & SMALL ART

PRINTS

Canvas and framed prints for your home

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Puzzles, art cards, notebooks, tote bags, and small art — thoughtful pieces for gifting or collecting..

ART PUZZLES
Beautiful 1000-piece puzzles featuring original artwork
Telegraph Cove with passing orca
ART CARDS & SMALL ART
TOTES & NOTEBOOKS
Art cards, magnets, and stickers featuring West Coast scenes.
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Functional art you can take with you — from tote bags to notebooks
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Not sure what to choose?
Give the gift of West Coast art with a Coastal Waves Fine Art gift card.

VISIT THE GALLERY

My home gallery in Port McNeill welcomes visitors to experience my artwork in person.


Surrounded by the beauty that inspires my paintings, it’s a chance to see each piece up close and connect with the stories behind them.

My home gallery in Port McNeill welcomes visitors to experience my artwork in person.

Surrounded by the beauty that inspires each painting, it’s a chance to see the work up close and connect with the stories behind it.

If you’re exploring Northern Vancouver Island or visiting nearby communities like Telegraph Cove, I’d love to welcome you.

Visits are welcome by appointment or by chance — feel free to call ahead.

Port McNeill, British Columbia  
250-956-4206

Northern Vancouver Island artist, Kathy Harder

Each piece begins right here, inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of the North Island.

Northern Vancouver Island artist, Kathy Harder

THE ARTIST

Kathy Harder is a Vancouver Island artist inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of the North Island. Through her acrylic paintings, she captures quiet coastal moments — from orcas in motion to mist-filled forests — reflecting the beauty and spirit of life on the West Coast.

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TESTIMONIALS

"It's just like being there physically.  Nice work. 

- Jen.

“We’ve got walls covered in glorious art from Kathy…
the call of nature captured in the art is breathtaking.”

— Jack, Vancouver BC

"I thought is was a picture!  Beautiful work!!!! 

- Rosanne

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