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Renée Harper
@reneeharper.bsky.social
Poet, Artist and College Professor | PhD in CanLit | Lives in Nelson, B.C., Canada, Sinixt territory | she/they | Author of Boundary Territory (2024) | reneeharper.ca | reneeharperart.com
I’m thrilled to be a part of this year’s Poetry in Transit roster and to be reading at the Word Vancouver Festival in a few weeks as part of the kick off 💚🚊💚

Here are some details on the launch (just in case you happen to be in Vancouver): www.wordvancouver.ca/poetry-tent/...
August 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Fresh off the easel 💚🎨💚 Sunshine Bay is one of our favourite swimming spots in the Kootenays. I’m looking forward to getting back there soon ❤️

Sunshine Bay, 28” x 22”, acrylic on 1.5” gallery profile canvas, 2025. Contact to purchase.
May 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Spotted in the wild: one of my bestie's @leesadean.bsky.social
books, and my book just hanging out (as it should be).
March 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Things that are keeping me feeling hopeful: taking an art class and being terrible at it; my dog just being; knitting a cardigan while drinking coffee out of my favourite mug; and dog dates. What’s keeping you going?
February 21, 2025 at 3:46 AM
A friend gave me this wonderful book by Richard Wagamese a while ago. I like to flip through it sometimes for the wisdom it offers. Today I landed on this section about Canada. It seems fitting to share.
February 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I feel honoured to see my name on this list by @readlocalbc.bsky.social

My book is deeply dug into the soil here, so it feels extra special to see it recognized as regional literature ❤️

www.readlocalbc.ca/2025/01/29/1...

#readlocalbc #bcbooks #poetry
February 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I’ve been going for a lot of long dog walks ❤️ Needless to say, they help.
January 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
For the last day of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing this painting I did of one of my favourite places, Kokanee Creek Park 💙 Thank you to all the artists who’ve shared their work over the past 24 days ❤️

‘Kokanee Creek Park in December’
30”x24” Acrylic on 1.5”gallery profile canvas
December 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM
My happy place ❤️ Happy holidays, friends. Wishing everyone peace and moments of joy.
December 24, 2024 at 4:45 PM
For Day 20 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing this painting I did of a sunset in Riondel. I’ve spent a lot of summer evenings here and never get tired of it.

Sunset from Riondel
30” x 24”
Acrylic on Canvas
December 20, 2024 at 3:24 PM
For Day 15 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing this painting I did of the lake after a big storm 🌈

Rainbow Over Kootenay Lake
Acrylic on 1.5” Gallery Profile Canvas, 40” x 30
December 16, 2024 at 3:44 AM
For Day 14 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing another painting I did of the north end of the lake 💚

‘Fires Burning to the South’
24” x 18” acrylic on gallery profile canvas.

I’m so enjoying all of the art being shared! Thank you to all of you Art Advent Calendar artists out there.
December 14, 2024 at 11:43 PM
It’s still a thrill to see my book in the wild. Here she is at the always lovely @notablybookish in Nelson BC ❤️❤️❤️

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December 14, 2024 at 9:49 PM
For Day 13 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing this painting of Kootenay Lake in early September 💚

Last Camping Trip of the Season
16” x 20”, acrylic on 1.5" gallery canvas.
December 14, 2024 at 1:02 AM
For Day 11 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing this painting I did of the little valley I get to call home.

‘City Lights’
Acrylic on Canvas
20” x 16”
December 12, 2024 at 3:55 AM
For Day 10 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing a painting I did when I was in a bit of a gothic mood. I have still have a soft spot for this oddball painting 🔥❤️🔥

‘O Sweet Incendiary’ 30” x 40,” Acrylic on Gallery Profile Canvas.
December 11, 2024 at 4:26 AM
For Day 9 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing this painting I did of Nelson from Kootenay Lake. It’s included in the wonderful 2025 Kootenay Boundary Art Calendar by @plumtreelife. This is publisher’s last year in operation before her retirement 💚

www.plumtreelife.ca/kootenay-bou...
December 10, 2024 at 4:08 AM
For Day 8 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing this little painting I did of the moon in December.

“Winter Moon”
8”x10”, acrylic on gallery profile canvas
December 9, 2024 at 4:59 AM
For Day 7 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m posting this painting I did of the north end of Kootenay Lake a few years ago. This summer, this region was hit hard by wildfires :(

‘North of Lost Ledge’
48” x 36”, acrylic on gallery profile canvas
December 8, 2024 at 1:15 AM
For Day 6 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m posting another painting of Kootenay Lake. I spend a lot of my summers off from teaching camping at different spots along the lake 💚 These paintings are really love letters.

‘Sunset Over Kootenay Lake in July’
30” x 24”, acrylic on canvas
December 6, 2024 at 9:36 PM
For Day 5 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing another painting I did of Kootenay Lake (I’m a bit obsessed with this body of water). This one is the view from the beach at Ainsworth Hot Springs 💚

Kootenay Lake in June
18” x 24”, acrylic on gallery profile canvas
December 6, 2024 at 2:05 AM
For Day 4 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing this painting I did of an old growth forest at the north end of Kootenay Lake. I love these forests so much and hope we can protect more of these spaces.

“Forest North of Lost Ledge”
48” x 36” acrylic on 1.5” gallery profile canvas.
December 4, 2024 at 11:27 PM
For Day 3 of #ArtAdventCalendar I’m sharing a painting I did of a summer day from the dock at Lakeside Park in Nelson 💚

Before the Storm
18” x 24” acrylic on gallery profile canvas
December 3, 2024 at 6:57 PM
For day two of #ArtAdventCalendar Here’s one I did of the sunset at one of our favourite camping spots on Kootenay Lake.

“Fires to the West”
24” x 18” acrylic on gallery profile canvas.
December 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM
I’m going to try to take part in #artadventcalendar this year 💚 Here’s my first contribution, which is available though local fundraiser for @aneraorg.bsky.social

“The Quiet Season”
24” x 30” acrylic on gallery profile canvas, 2024.
December 1, 2024 at 10:09 PM