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and events at Firesign.
Also, new paintings by Nanci and other Firesign artists and teachers will be posted here.
Nanci Cook has lived on Quadra Island for 16 years with
her husband Tracy Tomlinson. Operating Firesign Art & Design is a
culmination of her life's work: blending her love of art and the
beauty of the islands with her training and experience in the
tourism and
hospitality industry.
Nanci has training and certification in Food Safe, Super Host,
Food & Beverage Management and graduated from North Island College
with her diploma in Tourism & Hospitality. She worked at the
Heriot Bay Inn
(HBI) on Quadra Island for five
years, starting out as night auditor and night supervisor, with
the job growing into gift shop manager, marketing manager and
in-house graphic designer. Nanci was commissioned by the HBI owner
Lorraine Wright to paint the nine paintings that hang in the dining room
and lounge
Nanci Cook was a studio potter for 15 years on Hornby Island, BC with a
Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Crafts and their History from the
University of Santa Cruz, California. After chronic pain and
tendinitis made pottery impossible, Nanci studied painting
with Al Johnsen in Gig Harbour, WA, and at North
Island College in Courtenay BC. Nanci created
Firesign Art & Design Studio and B&B with Tracy's help and
started to host painting workshops, taught by guest artists. She always
invites the artists whose work excite her and also have strong teaching
abilities. She is painting and selling some of her paintings and cards
locally. Please have a look at her
painting gallery.
Tracy Tomlinson is a full-time crew member on the
Powell River Queen (the Quadra Island ferry) and enjoys meeting new people. He is a certified mechanic,
marine engineer, and all-around Mr. Fix-it, with many creative interests such as:
sailing, wilderness camping, paper airplanes, 3D photography and Mars.
He has created some booklets with scenes of Quadra portrayed in 3D-
just look through the red and blue glasses and you feel like you are
there!
Nanci and Tracy are members of the BC Bed and
Breakfast Innkeepers Guild, Canadabbhosts, Discovery Island Chamber
of Commerce, Quadra Island Studio Tour, the Campbell River Chamber
of Commerce, and the BC Art Teachers Association.
Nanci and Tracy cordially invite you to visit and enjoy their
comfortable home, friendly hospitality and the beauty of the changing seasons on Quadra Island.
by email
or call (250) 285-3390
with any questions,
