Coast Isle & Ocean Iris
Coast Isle & Ocean Iris
“Coast Isle” owned by Saltair Marine Barge Services Ltd., built by Certified Welding & Machining from Prince Rupert in 1980, was originally owned by Skeena River Pile Driving. Skeena River Pile Driving was bought out by Ruskin Construction at which timethe vessel operated out of Bamperton and sold to Saltair Marine Services Ltd in 2009. Later sold to Saltair Marine Barge Services Ltd in 2020 until current. Today she remains in pristine shape and assists barge services in marine construction, transportation, drilling, pile driving and vessel recovery.
“Ocean Iris” owned by Saltair Marine Barge Services Ltd., built by Kirkwood, Dirk W. from North Surrey in 1964, was originally owned by Kirkwood, Dirk W. It was sold to Rivtow Marine Ltd in 1970 to 1993 under several divisions, with a short period 1974-1978 being owned by North Coast Towing Ltd. AMT Enterprise also known as A&T Towing from Parksville owned it from 1994 – 2013,(19 years) and sold to Saltair Marine Services Ltd in 2013. Later sold to Saltair Marine Barge Services Ltd in 2017 until current. Today she remains in pristine shape and assists barge services in marine construction, transportation, drilling, pile driving and vessel recovery, as well as General towing.
Photographer: Brooke Nowak
Fine art prints are available in both 1 ½” thick canvas or fine art paper.
Canvas prints are Limited Edition (of 100) and come with a Certificate of Authenticity, are “ready to hang” and the sides are black.
Paper prints are open edition (not numbered and do not come with a certificate), and you would need to frame.
*All Prints are made to order, so please add approx. 3-4 weeks after ordering to be made and delivered
*Artist retains all rights to artwork for reproduction
These fine art prints are the perfect alternative to an original. Printed right here on Vancouver Island, these prints have the look and feel of something I have painted myself.
Canvas Print
The natural texture of the canvas creates prints that are often indistinguishable from the original artwork. Since they aren’t covered by glass, these prints offer vibrant, rich colors that can be enjoyed from any angle. The award-winning LYVE canvas features breathable, OBA-free, truly archival material, carefully finished with a satin coating. Certified by the Fine Art Trade Guild for over 100 years of archival quality, these prints come ready to hang with a sleek black side treatment. The stretcher bars are crafted from Paulownia wood—a strong, lightweight hardwood that is easy to work with, highly resistant to warping, decay, insects, and mold, and grows rapidly. Canvas prints make an excellent choice for wall art, as they offer a polished, tailored look without the need for an external frame.
Fine Art Paper
“Elegance Velvet” paper is a cold press paper, featuring a subtle texture similar to that of cold pressed watercolor paper. It weighs 300 gsm, giving it a substantial, heavy feel. Made from 100% cotton rag, it is naturally acid-free and archival, making it a standard choice for professional Fine Art reproduction prints. Its longevity is rated for over 100 years. As with most modern prints and papers, when properly stored and framed, they typically exceed the official 100-year rating for fade resistance and durability.