Maker Spotlight: Gay Saunders - Original Watercolor Artist

This month's Meet The Makers feature celebrates Gay Saunders, a talented watercolor artist creating stunning original paintings on canvas. Her work captures the beauty of the ocean, the magic of the Kootenays, and the fluidity of water in all its forms.

The Art of Watercolor

Gay Saunders specializes in original watercolor paintings on canvas, bringing the luminous, flowing quality of watercolor to life. Each piece is an original work of art—not a print or reproduction—making every painting truly one-of-a-kind.

Ocean & Water Studies

Many of Gay's paintings explore the beauty and movement of water:

• Ocean Study #1 - Capturing the essence of ocean waves and light
• Ocean Study #2 - Continued exploration of oceanic beauty
• Ocean Study #3 - The ever-changing nature of the sea
• Underwater Study #1 - The mysterious world beneath the waves
• Japanese Wave Study - Inspired by traditional Japanese wave art
• Hokusai Wave & Diver - A tribute to the iconic Great Wave with a contemporary twist

Nature & Whimsy

Gay's work also celebrates the natural world and moments of wonder:

• Kootenay Magic - Capturing the enchantment of the Kootenay landscape
• Here There be Dolphins - Playful marine life in watercolor
• Who Lives Here - Inviting curiosity and imagination
• Shining Authenticity - A celebration of truth and light

Original Watercolor on Canvas

What makes Gay Saunders' work special:

• Original artwork - Each piece is a unique, hand-painted original, not a print
• Watercolor on canvas - Combining the luminosity of watercolor with the durability of canvas
• Ocean and water themes - Capturing the movement, light, and beauty of water
• Kootenay inspiration - Drawing from the natural beauty of the region
• Artistic studies - Exploring themes through multiple perspectives
• One-of-a-kind pieces - When you purchase a Gay Saunders painting, you own the only one in existence

The Beauty of Watercolor

Watercolor has a unique quality—the way colors blend and flow, the transparency and luminosity, the unpredictability that makes each piece alive. Gay Saunders harnesses these qualities to create paintings that feel fluid, dynamic, and full of light.

Why We Love Gay Saunders

Gay Saunders brings fine art to Moonrise Boutique with her original watercolor paintings. Her work offers something special—the opportunity to own an original piece of art, not a mass-produced print. Whether you're drawn to her ocean studies, her Kootenay-inspired pieces, or her whimsical subjects, each painting is a window into her artistic vision.

Supporting Gay Saunders means supporting a working artist and bringing original, handcrafted art into your home.

Shop Gay Saunders Artwork

Explore the collection of Gay Saunders original watercolor paintings at Moonrise Boutique. Discover unique, one-of-a-kind artwork that brings beauty and artistry to your walls.

Stay tuned for next month's maker spotlight, where we'll introduce you to another talented artisan!