Chetwynd The Echo in Chetwynd, British Columbia

Caven blends wildlife art with community murals in Chétwynd

Rita Caven, longtime artist from the outskirts of Chetwynd, creates wildlife centered drawings and paintings. She collaborates with her daughter on town projects, including downtown murals, and plans a new piece titled Native Moon. She works primarily from home and accepts commissions, noting the tough market but stating art brings her joy and satisfaction. Her pieces span pencil, pen, acrylic, oil, glass etching and more, with work hung across homes in the province and country.