Moira Branson

Is a retired art teacher who is thrilled to have the time to explore her art ambitions. Her designs are unique and one of a kind – and she is inspired by basic shapes that enhance the beauty of the materials she uses. Recently, she has begun exploring copper sculptural forms, textures, patinas finishes, and casting into materials (spaghetti, beans, water).

You can find her on instagram @moirajewelrydesign and on Facebook at moirajewelrydesign.

Penny Dirks

Is a retired Educator for children, who registered for some jewelry classes as a way to pass the winter months. She is passionate about this new hobby, and loves creating different pieces for all the different members of the family. She is very excited to be a part of the Imagine Pandosy Art Festival.

You can find her on etsy jewelsjustbecause.etsy.com and on Instagram @jewels.justbecause

Wayne Duchart & Dale Dirks

Wayne Duchart and Dale Dirks have formed a wonderful artistic team. Dale does the painting and Wayne donates the framing. All proceeds from the sale of their pieces are donated to charity.

Antoinette Hettingna

Antoinette has always loved expressing herself through creating. Thais passion grew from being taught by her mother to never sit with idle hands. She loves to find creative ways to express herself, and has explored creating fabric art collage, as well as hand-sewn bags, and traditional painting.

You can find her on Facebook @ Antoinette Hettinga

Irina Bakumenko

Irina is a watercolor and AI digital artist based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Originally from the Russian Far East, she finds inspiration in architecture, history, and the quiet poetry of everyday life. Her watercolor style blends expressive, atmospheric brushwork with precise architectural elements and a natural, earthy palette. She focuses on subjects such as heritage homes, cozy streetscapes, vineyard and lakeside scenes, and the relationship between nature and city life.

An active participant in local and international exhibitions, her artwork is held in private collections in 14 countries.

You can find her online at https://www.beeblagoart.com/ and on Instagram @beeblagoart

Brandie Jollimore

Brandie is passionate about photography and has worked dilligently to grow in her artistic abilities. She really enjoyed participating in the Imagine Pandosy Festival is 2024 and is excited to be back again this year to show her work.

You can find her on Instagram @b.jolli.more

Mandy Kerr

Mandy paints colorful abstract pop art animals. She started painting a few years ago after her sister passed away. She loves color and decided to try painting animals by chunking up colors. Painting makes her so happy and keeps me and keeps her mood up, as she loves all animals!!

You can visit her online at https://mandykerrart.ca/ and find her on Facebook: facebook.com/artcraftjewelrydesigns/ and Instagram @mandykerrart

Donna Kiefhaber

Donna moved to the Okanagan eight years ago, and the beauty and serenity of the Okanagan stirred her to be creative. When she learned that her passion for soapmaking and self-care deepened her connection to creativity, she was hooked! She loves to share her joy in creating with those around her, hoping that the care she puts into her products leads to an indulgent experience with the customers she cares so deeply about.

Tracy Kirkness

Tracy loves to make stuff, and made her first pieces of jewelIery as a teenage helping her mom. It’s a hobby she’s come back to again and again over the years, and as time went on she began experimenting with different forms and materials. Most recently, she has begun using resin in her creations and is very excited about the results. She is very excited to be a part of the Imagine Pandosy Art Festival.

You can find her on Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/PrettyCharmingCreations/

Donna Koch

Photography has been always been a part of Donna’s life, but about three years ago she was close to putting her camera down for good. Then she discovered a whole new way to create through the lens of my camera. She is in constant awe of nature, of the forest and the trees. Each photo she takes represents the feeling, the beauty and the hidden surprise that lies through the lens of my camera. All are created in camera beginning with a ‘feeling’, a knowing – there is more than meets the eye.

Donna likes to create with multiple exposure, camera movement of differing degrees, layered at times with stillness, allowing each photo to bring to life all that is possible if we just slow, stop and stay a little while.

You can find her online at https://www.donnakoch.com/

Johanna Laitinen

Johanna is a self-taught artist, born in Victoria BC and living in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.

After a career as a cartographer applying black ink to white velum, Johanna is now a colourist applying acrylic to canvas.

The unique landscape of the Okanagan valley is an inspiration to create the moods, atmosphere and light of the Okanagan.

While her primary concentration is Landscapes, she also creates Still Life and Human Figures. She loves to paint the local Pandosy Neighbourhood landscape and city scenes.

You can find her online at johannalaitinenart.com or on Instagram @JohannaLaitinenArt

Olga Malevich Sediako

Olga’s artistic repertoire spans a wide array of subject matter, depth, color and form, drawing inspiration from the mysteries of everyday life. Through variations in contrast, shade, detail and subject matter, she attempts to capture the fleeting moments reflecting emotions ranging from peace and tranquility to turbulence and chaos. She is an AFCA member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the Central Okanagan Chapter of the FCA, and her work is frequently displayed in FCA Galleries, including the Vancouver gallery and various venues in Kelowna.

You can visit her online at https://www.olgamalevich.com/ and find her on Instagram @osediako_gallery

Joan Miller

Joan’s career was in Fashion Design, and for the past 7 years she has created abstract paintings which have been shown in numerous Art exhibitions and markets including the Lake Country Art Walk.

She is always evolving and experimenting with new techniques for unique end uses. Her Abstract style is recognizable in my paintings, booklets, cards, and now paper bead objects showing Colour, Movement & Energy. She works intuitively and always tries to infuse positive energy and messages in her work in the hope that the positive energy is passed along to others.

You can learn more about her online www.joanmillerartist.com

Stefania Miroshnychenko

Stefania was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, during the early post-Soviet era. Growing up amid Ukraine’s cultural revival, she pursued studies in fine art, illustration, and design—earning a degree in Graphic Art and a Bachelor’s in Interior Design. She began my career as a book illustrator and designer in her hometown of Kyiv, where she developed a distinctive artistic style shaped by two key influences: traditional Ukrainian folk art and abstract painting with alcohol ink.

Her creative journey took a profound turn in 2022 when the Russian invasion of Ukraine forced her to flee to Canada. Now based in Kelowna, she has become an active contributor to the local art scene. She painted a public piano in the traditional Ukrainian Petrykivka style for the city’s Pianos in Parks initiative and created murals for the Ukrainian store Ready to Cook at both Orchard Park and District malls.

You can see more of her work on Instagram and Facebook in the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/artist_stefania_miro/ https://www.facebook.com/StefaniaMiroArt

France Nadeau

France’s heart comes alive through painting. Being creative is a necessity she can’t do without and she is fueled by a deep love for nature, colour, and the joy of discovering new ways to combine these on a canvas.

Emma Navarro

Emma is a young entrepreneur who was inspired to keep creating after her grade 5/6 class held a entrepreneur fair. Emma made earrings and magnets to sell, and sold 60% of what she made. She chose to make earrings because they were fun and easy to make out of clay.

Emma is just getting started on her journey, and is excited to be participating in the Imagine Pandosy Festival. She doesn’t have any social media accounts, so you’ll have to come visit her booth to learn more about her!

Jan Nesbitt

Jan loved being a part of the Imagine Pandosy Festival in 2024, and is excited to be back again this year. She loves the creative process of making jewelry and is always working towards creating new, modern, original and affordable styles!

You can see more of her creations on Instagram @adorables.studio

Benita Rangno

Benita has been creating unique one of a kind greeting cards for over five years. She is passionate about sharing moments with those you love, and believes that unique and personal greeting cards are the perfect way to show you care.

You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/people/Beni-Rose-Designs/100080988309052/

Nikita Raveendran

Niki’s creative journey started in India and has taken her across the US and Canada, with experiences in animation, art therapy, and design- all of which shapes how she works today. The ocean has always been her biggest inspiration — she’s drawn to its movement, depth, and the way light dances across the water. In her studio, she uses resin, pigments, and texture to bring that same feeling to life in my sculptures. Each piece is meant to capture a moment of calm and connection, like pausing to watch a wave roll in. It’s about creating art that not only looks beautiful, but also stirs a memory or feeling every time you see it.

You can visit Nikita online https://www.nikaarts.com/

Marika Soleil

Jewels of Hope is a social enterprise in the Okanagan dedicated to empowering marginalized women by providing a safe and supportive space to create jewelry and foster community.

Participants, including women experiencing homelessness, disabilities, addictions, or other challenges, receive an honorarium for each piece they craft, ensuring they are valued for their work and creativity.

You can learn more about Marika and jewels of hope’s mission online https://www.jewelsofhope.ca

Doreen Velin

Doreen is an acrylic, watercolor and mixed media artist, who loves to play with texture, colour and depth.

You can find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/doreen.velin/

Fay Wolfenden

Fay’s Okanagan themed glass art (hummingbirds, quail, dragonflies, butterflies, loons, flowers, grapes , trees) often includes geodes, agates, glass pebbles, recycled wire & embossed copper. Currently, Fay is working with seniors at the Mental Health drop in centre. She is a proud member of the Okanagan Artist Coalition.

You can find more of Fay’s work online at http://faywolfendendesigns.com