Tanu, owned by the Canadian Coast Guard. This photo was taken by Corey Wiens at the fuel dock in Port Hardy. She was built as a Fisheries Patrol Vessel in 1968. The FPV Tanu in its early days was painted all grey and covered the west coast of British Columbia monitoring the various fishing fleets. In the 1990s the Federal Government merged the Ocean Science Fleet, Fisheries Patrol Vessels and Coast Guard Fleet into one special operating agency where the Tanu was welcomed by its new partners and painted its now familiar Red and White colour scheme. The Tanu is engaged in many other programs like: Search and Rescue, Species at Risk support, Aids to Navigation maintainance, Environmental Protection  monitoring, and prevention, Coastal First Nations training, Public events participation and support and supporting Other goverment agencies in their marine program support requirements (RCMP, CBSA, TC, DFO and DND, Health Canda and others). In 2010 the Tanu underwent a mid-life refit to expand it capabilities too support these other government agencies and partners programs.

Photographer: This picture was taken by the one and only Corey Wiens! On Facebook @bccoastalmariners

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.