Artist Gallery

In the Driftwood Brewery Taproom our mission is to blend the joy of craft beer with the vibrancy of the arts; creating a unique space where creativity and community thrive. We aim to showcase local artists and provide an inspiring environment for artistic expression, while our brewery offers a welcoming atmosphere for people to connect and enjoy. We seek to enrich our community’s cultural landscape and celebrate the intersection of art and craft beer.

We run our Artist Gallery on a rotating calendar. If you’d like to apply to have your art featured in the Driftwood Artist Gallery, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch!

Artist Application

Christina Morrison, CSMA

Marine Artist & Visual Historian

Based in Langford, BC, Christina Morrison is a self-taught acrylic artist dedicated to documenting the rugged industrial heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest. As a member of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists, Christina specializes in capturing the “soul” of the West Coast—its tugboats, old wooden vessels, and the working harbours that define the region.

Christina is currently engaged in her most ambitious undertaking to date: The West Coast Tug Project. Launched in 2020, this mission involves painting every working tugboat on the coast of British Columbia—over 575 vessels. With over 100 paintings already completed in collaboration with mariners and photographers, Christina’s work serves as a living archive. Her goal is to ensure these vessels are recognized as a vital part of Maritime history, eventually culminating in a comprehensive coffee table book series.

Growing up in Sooke, BC, Christina’s connection to the water is lifelong. Her work has been featured in the Sooke Fine Arts Show (2015, 2016, 2019) and the Madrona Gallery, along with several artist residencies at historic sites like Fort Rodd Hill.

Today, Christina paints from her studio in Langford, BC. Her art is more than a visual representation; it is a bridge to the memories and stories of the coastal communities she honors. She continues to work toward her dream of an ocean-view studio, where the tides can continually inspire her next series of vessels.

https://www.christinamorrisonart.com/