Golden Gnome Arts Inc.

09/12/2026

It’s top spot and maybe because I go there so much. It’s live. Tell me if you like how it works.

Brad Rudin has worked his fingers to the bone with his non dominant hand. Injury. Everything with the “other” hand. I just complain. Not really, a lot of refining.

Chime in. No marketing yet.

Let’s get it started! It doesn’t have to be perfect. I think it is. Find the errors!!! What doesn’t work for you? Platform limits plus size size selection from switching to a plus size view, photos of plus size styles in the carousel. Working on it.

Hyperthyroidism at 55 is hot and wet at night. I am not being hyperbolic. My Dream T and Dream Pants kept me dry, I was wet, not long, fabric was wet, briefly. I didn’t rip it off. It works!!! And no one knows when I throw on my stylie warm up jacket and walk out for a smoke, I’m wearing what I slept in. Chic from the waist down, gangsta euro chick with a bun. Not a wrinkle. Face, yes, outfit, no.

I’ll be home for a short stint. If demand, I’ll open. I have all styles, all sizes. Colours represented. Order, ship direct. Or order from the website or at gnome on .

Shop luxuriously soft, cooling, moisture-wicking, breathable sleepwear and loungewear in XS–3X, including plus sizes. Bamboo blend fabric. Designed in Canada.

09/09/2026

Not opening anytime soon. Good thing astute style choices and linen doesn’t have a best before date!
Dad first. ♥️

09/01/2026

Still closed.
Linen really is a year round fabric and layering a cozy cardi with boots is your best style defence.
I’ll be back. Dad first.

08/16/2026

Good Sunday Morning Gabriola!

I think this is a perfect capture of a Sunday on our wee island. John was good like that, documenting our shores and forests with an artistic edge.

Today, 12-4pm, at the Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre (476 South behind the Post Office), is the last day for the John Poirier: A Retrospective & Sale. 40% of loose print sales go to Gabriola Land & Trails Trust. You can take home a moment in time to enjoy for a long time for a price you won’t believe.

Celebrating a legend, with a wicked sense of humour, that lives on through Mj and Anne. And the white rose in their garden.

Thanks to everyone who made it happen, and a huge thanks to Gabriola for showing up!

08/15/2026

Opening night was wonderful. Familiar faces, fans, and many art connections!

A few shots of the gallery. Not 100% as the original hang, as when it sells a new one goes up. There is a rolling video of work not necessarily featured, but available. Thank you Dimitri for the loan of the USB!

A HUGE thank you to Dirk Huysman. He saved the gnome and was a fab assistant wrangling the hang. New thing asking for help!

Open today 10-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. MJ and Anne on site.

The fundraiser for Gabriola Land & Trails Trust is going well! Prints are flying out the door.

08/13/2026

John Poirier: A Retrospective & Sale, Aug 14-16th, Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre

08/13/2026

Thursday before a major show...we actually needed MONTHS to prepare, but let's see what happens! Can the gnome get it all done in time??? Anne Poirier has been a champion preparing all the work, so many files, drives overflowing with information, so many prints to put into sleeves! Mj Patterson organizing food, family, all the things. Give them a high five, an emotional journey for both MJ and Anne.

John Poirier: A Retrospective & Sale opening night and John's Celebration of Life is tomorrow, Friday, August 14th at 5pm. Gallery hours Saturday 10-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre 476 South Road, Gabriola Island.

The collection is vast, the subject matter incredible from the urban captures, to moments in time on Gabriola, different mediums, different sizes. Prices you will never see again.

Here is a hint at what you will see.

Note: please be patient and understanding, lots of emotion for everyone involved and we don't do this everyday!

08/12/2026

Do you like this sweater? It’s called the Eco Dog Walker Organic from Echo Verde. You’ve been loving the Spring/Summer styles, should gnome carry this sweater in the Fall? Other colours to choose from…what size or colour would you buy?

100% organic cotton
$96

EDIT: this is the suggested retail price, also interested what price point makes it accessible. Be respectful please, but I am very interested. This does commit you to a sweater. Plus I have no fee layaway.

Limited availability. If you’re serious, send me a note!

08/11/2026

John Poirier: A Retrospective & Sale is taking place this weekend Aug 14-16th at the Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre.

One note the family would like to make is the generosity of local artist, Dirk Huysman. Dirk had these dates reserved for his solo show, upon reflection he felt MJ and Anne needed the space to bring John's work to the world. Dirk is a really great guy and was a very close friend of John's.

While there will be many works with Gabriola as the subject: framed, prints on aluminum, plaque mounted, prints. There will also be amazing captures from the North, from Nanaimo, from other places that caught John's eye on Vancouver Island. A note, 40% of print sales will be donated to Gabriola Land & Trails Trust, as John was a great supporter and he spent years documenting our precious island.

As the depth of work is quite significant, only a portion will be hanging on the gallery walls. A video screen will have the full collection available for viewing with the work on site, nicely wrapped up and labelled - John was meticulous and Anne has carried on the family tradition of archivist.

The show opens with the celebration of life on Friday, August 14th at 5pm. Please join us. Gallery hours Saturday 10-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. A once in a lifetime chance to own a piece of magic, as seen through the eyes of a visionary.