Barry Tate, acrylic and watercolor artist from Sidney, Vancouver Island paints westcoast themes, koi fish and images from the beautiful Gulf Islands north of Victoria, British Columbia. Barry's gallery of fine arts, showcases his shows, training and workshops coupled with prints and commissioned works of art.

Noted for his unique interpretive style and bold use of color, Barry's paintings of coastal scenery reflect his passion for life and the sea. His work has been collected in over 63 countries around the world and in every state of the USA.

Barry was born in Victoria, BC, Canada, and he has lived near the ocean throughout his life. He currently alternates part of his year working from his studio on Piers Island near Victoria, and on Maui in Hawaii—his other "most favorite" island. The large brightly colored Koi fish found in many ponds around Hawaii are also popular subjects. Barry belongs to Victoria's Dai Ichi Koi Club and enjoys the times spent viewing the members water gardens.

Barry has enjoyed a long and successful interest in the visual arts beginning with the sale of an oil painting and sculpture at age 15. In 1995 he decided to pursue a full time art career which has rocketed skyward ever since. Today, almost half of his work goes to international destinations. Barry conducts a variety of workshops at a local university and enjoys public speaking. He has been the guest artist on a variety of venues from cruise ships to Koi conventions, and plans a painting-on-location trip each year at selected galleries.