HELP ME FIND MY PAINTING — “CAREFREE”

 Fourteen years later, I'd really love to know where this painting ended up.

Help me find my painting 
Title: Carefree
Artist: Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

🔎 HELP ME FIND MY PAINTING — “CAREFREE”

Have you seen my painting?

In 2012, I donated my original oil painting “Carefree” to a Gateway Theatre fundraising event in Richmond, BC.

It was a 20 × 24-inch oil on canvas, painted by me, Tina Winterlik. I originally priced the painting at $400.

The Gateway Theatre fundraiser featured 100 original artworks donated by local artists. The event description said that ticket holders would choose an original artwork valued at $300 or more.

I recently found my old documentation and photograph of the painting—and now I am incredibly curious:

Where is “Carefree” today?

Did someone take it home?

Is it hanging in someone's living room?

Did it end up in storage?

Did it get passed on to someone else?

Or perhaps it is sitting somewhere in Richmond and its current owner has no idea who painted it.

I would LOVE to see my painting again.

If you recognize it, or know someone who may have received it at the Gateway Theatre fundraiser in 2012, please contact me.

I am even offering a little reward:

🎨 If we find “Carefree” and I am allowed to see it again, I will give the person who helps reconnect me with my painting one of my small original paintings as a thank-you.

I don't necessarily want the painting back.

I just want to see her again. ❤️

After all, artists put a little piece of themselves into their work. Twenty-four years later, I'd really love to know where this one ended up.

Please share this post. Maybe “Carefree” is still out there.

— Tina Winterlik / Zipolita

Artist

Carefree — Oil on Canvas, 20 × 24", 2012

#FindMyPainting #CarefreePainting #TinaWinterlik #RichmondBC #SupportLocalArtists

Rediscovering Mary Ann Poirier — A Voice Restored

 🌸 Rediscovering Mary Ann Poirier — A Voice Restored

By Tina Winterlik / Zipolita

For a long time, Mary Ann Poirier was almost invisible in the records — a name scattered across documents, sometimes recorded as Mary Ann Enos after marriage, but her story lost in time. 🌿💛

🕰️ Who She Was

Mary Ann Poirier was born October 1870 in Sooke, British Columbia, daughter of Ellen Brulé and Joseph Poirier. She grew up in a bustling, resilient family, one of many children, some of whom did not survive childhood — a reality of life in the 1800s.

Mary Ann married John Joseph Enos, son of Joseph Enos and Theresa Eliza (Songhees Nation). Together, they had four children, including James Charles Enos, who would later serve in the First World War. 🌺

Through her marriage, Mary Ann connected the French-Indigenous Poirier line with the Songhees-Enos lineage, bridging cultures, families, and histories. She lived through times of great change: migration, colonial pressures, and the everyday struggles of raising a family in early Victoria and Sooke.

🔎 Rediscovering Her Story

About 20 years ago, I began tracing my family tree. At first, it was overwhelming — names repeated, dates shifted, and records were scarce or contradictory. Slowly, Mary Ann Poirier began to emerge not just as a name on a page, but as a real woman, living, loving, and raising children through hardship and resilience.

I learned:

• Mary Ann’s ancestry was rich with French and Indigenous heritage.
• She was a central figure in her family, grounding her children with care and strength.
• Her life was intertwined with broader histories — migration, settlement, and cultural survival on Vancouver Island.

Every detail I uncovered felt like restoring a voice that had been silenced. Each birth certificate, each diary entry, each small record was a thread, weaving her back into the story of our family — and of the communities she touched. 🌿✨

💛 Why This Matters

Mary Ann Poirier reminds us that history is not only what is recorded — it’s also who is remembered. Many women like her were nearly erased from the pages of history, yet their influence shaped generations. By rediscovering her, I honor the lives that came before us and the strength that flows in our veins.

Mary Ann Poirier Enos was a mother, a cultural bridge, and a quiet force of resilience. Her story deserves to be told, remembered, and celebrated.

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💡 To future generations:
Never forget the women who came before you. Their lives, their courage, and their care are the roots from which you grow. 🌳💖

When Compassion Triggers Cruelty

 Tina Winterlik: When Compassion Triggers Cruelty

(October 2025)

Yesterday, I shared a post that said, “Being homeless is a full-time job.”
It struck a chord with me — because it’s true. When someone has no home, every single thing becomes harder. Finding food, staying warm, looking for work, protecting belongings, staying safe — it’s exhausting. Survival itself becomes a full-time job.

I didn’t expect that post to stir up what it did.

A woman I knew — not very well — texted me shortly after I shared it. Then she called. She said she wanted to know if I wanted to work at a market selling nuts. I thought it was a little strange since it wasn’t even her business — she said she was calling for her boss. Something about it just felt off.

At first, I tried to be polite. But the conversation quickly took a turn I didn’t see coming. Out of nowhere, she started saying awful things about trans people — hateful, cruel, and full of judgment. She called them vicious and obsessed with sexuality. I was stunned.

It broke my heart because I’d just been talking about compassion — about understanding what people go through — and here she was, tearing down others for being themselves. I froze. I had shared personal things earlier in the conversation, and suddenly I wished I hadn’t.

The whole thing left me shaken.

This woman is 67. She told me she retired in 2019, but she’s still working. So she likely gets a full pension and still earns income — yet instead of using that privilege to lift others up, she used her time to judge and belittle. And I can’t help but wonder: why?

Maybe it’s fear. Maybe it’s bitterness. Maybe some people, even after a lifetime of working, can’t find peace inside themselves — so they try to control or diminish others.

It reminded me of another moment years ago. A woman I knew a long time as acquaintance, always wearing her usual purple outfits, bright and eccentric. One day, before Trump was elected, she said, “He’s not a racist.” I remember my stomach twisting even then. I pulled away and never spoke to her after that. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised this time either.

Still, I was. Because I always want to believe people can grow.

But what I learned — again — is that you can’t predict who will turn hateful when the topic shifts to something real. Some people hide their prejudice behind politeness or humor until they feel safe enough to let it spill out.

Yesterday reminded me of why empathy matters so much — and how fragile it can feel when met with cruelty. But I refuse to let that kind of energy change who I am. I’ll keep standing beside love, acceptance, and truth.

I share stories about poverty, homelessness, injustice, and human rights because I believe in connection, not division. We can’t solve anything if we’re busy attacking each other’s existence.

So to anyone reading this who has ever been dismissed, judged, or hurt just for being who you are — please know: there are still people out here who care deeply. People who see your struggle. People who want a better, kinder world.

Because the real full-time job isn’t being homeless —
It’s surviving a world that has forgotten how to care.

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💬 Reflection Question:
When was the last time someone’s cruelty caught you off guard — and how did you keep your heart open instead of closing it?

💭 Quote to Remember:

“Stop working your shit out on other people.”
— Brené Brown

— Tina Winterlik 🌍💜

🎨🌞 MEXICO OR BUST! 🌞🎨

👩‍🎨 Hi, I’m Tina Winterlik (aka Zipolita) — The weather is supposed to be nice next week, I’ll be painting in the Seaforth ✌️Peace Park ! 

Please come by and say hello, check out my paintings 🧜🌈🖼️🎨🖌️ and help support my journey.

💖 My Dream Journey:

• ✈️ Fly into Cancún
• 🚆 Take the new Maya Tren to Palenque
• 🦋 See the Monarch Butterflies in November
• 💀 Celebrate Día de Muertos in Zipolite – Oct 26, 27, 28 🎉

🌺 This year’s celebration in Zipolite will be incredible — artists, musicians & dreamers from everywhere are invited to share their talents for a grand festival of life & remembrance. 🌊✨

📬 Open Letter: A Plea for Accountability on Predatory Lending, Car Debt, and Transit Injustice in Canada

By Tina Winterlik (Zipolita)

Dear Elizabeth May, and all Members of Parliament who claim to care about affordability, financial justice, climate action, and human dignity:

I’m writing this open letter as a 63-year-old mother, artist, and dog walker who is currently couchsurfing in British Columbia. I worked hard, raised a child as a single mom, and gave up owning a car 24 years ago to reduce my carbon footprint. I walked, biked, and bussed — even endured a 4-hour daily commute from South Surrey to Granville Island — because I believed in doing the right thing.

Now I see how this system rewards the wrong things:

• Auto dealerships and banks handing out 20% car loans to newcomers with no credit
• Bridge and highway megaprojects funded while people sleep in tents
• New homes sitting empty while the working poor are buried in car debt
• And a government that keeps claiming to be “green” while subsidizing urban sprawl

I recently published a blog post that tells my story and connects the dots:
📍 “A Timeline of Extraction: The Real Cost of Predatory Lending and Car-Centric Urban Planning”
🔗 https://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-timeline-of-extraction-real-cost-of.html

In it, I draw a direct line between:

• The auto loan trap ensnaring thousands of newcomers in debt
• The lack of reliable transit, forcing people into cars
• And the deliberate choice by governments to build bridges, not homes

This is Canada’s version of the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis — only this time, it’s cars instead of condos. And the people affected are the ones trying to make a life in this country.

🙏 I am asking you, Elizabeth May, to:

1. Raise this issue in the House of Commons — especially the systemic abuse of car loans and infrastructure that destroys communities.
2. Speak with Mark Carney — the former central banker and current UN climate envoy — and ask him to finally say something about this domestic economic injustice.
3. Demand answers from the following officials who are either responsible or complicit:

• 📩 Chrystia Freeland, Finance Minister
• 📩 Sean Fraser, Housing & Infrastructure
• 📩 Pablo Rodriguez, Transport
• 📩 Peter Routledge, OSFI
• 📩 Judith Robertson, FCAC

I know many people dismiss emails unless they’re from their “constituents.” So I’m putting this in public.
Because the system is rigged — and I’m not the only one saying so.

“There is no bridge wide enough to carry us over the consequences of this crisis if it continues.”
– Tina Winterlik (Zipolita)

Let’s stop pretending we don’t see what’s happening. The banks profit. The politicians deflect.
And the people are left walking — or falling — through the cracks.

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📬 Contacts for Tagging & Public Pressure

Name	Title	Tag/Email
Elizabeth May	Green Party Leader	💬 @ElizabethMay · 📩 elizabeth.may@parl.gc.ca
Mark Carney	UN Climate Envoy	💬 @MarkJCarney (X/Twitter)
Chrystia Freeland	Finance Minister	💬 @cafreeland · 📩 chrystia.freeland@parl.gc.ca
Sean Fraser	Minister of Housing	💬 @SeanFraserMP · 📩 sean.fraser@parl.gc.ca
Pablo Rodriguez	Transport Minister	💬 @pablorodriguez · 📩 pablo.rodriguez@parl.gc.ca
Peter Routledge	OSFI	📩 communications@osfi-bsif.gc.ca
Judith Robertson	FCAC	📩 info@fcac-acfc.gc.ca

🚧 A Timeline of Extraction: The Real Cost of Predatory Lending and Car-Centric Urban Planning

By Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

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📍 1996 – The Warning Signs

I nearly lost my job because of traffic. My car was broken. The exhaust was leaking into the cabin. No cell phones. No backup. I turned around and called from a landline. My coworkers didn’t get it—they never had to choose between car fumes and rent.

I had just finished school and owed $22,000. No public transit options. I moved, again and again, trying to stay afloat.

📍 2001–2020 – Choosing the Ethical Path

I gave up my car 24 years ago. I did what society claimed it wanted: I walked, biked, took the bus.

I watched traffic get worse, housing skyrocket, while brand-new homes sat empty. I saw newcomers arrive, forced into debt they could not afford. Not because they were irresponsible — but because there was no alternative.

📍 2023 – A 4-Hour Commute

Two hours in, two hours out. Granville Island to South Surrey. Because that’s what it took to hold onto a job. Until I couldn’t anymore.

📍 2025 – No Job, No Home, No Future?

Now I’m 63. Couchsurfing. Dog walking. This isn’t just my story. It’s becoming the norm in a system that rewards:

• Money laundering
• Urban sprawl
• High-interest predatory car loans
• Empty homes as “investments”
• Politicians addicted to infrastructure vanity projects like another bridge

🚫 About That Petition for a New Bridge…

There’s a petition to build a third crossing between the North Shore and Vancouver. But let’s be honest:

We don’t need another bridge.

We need affordable housing, transit access, and real solutions—not more concrete for cars that people can’t afford to own.

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🔍 Who Is This Addressed To?

• Ministers of Transportation, Housing, Immigration, and Finance
• Urban Planners and Developers
• Bank Executives and Auto Lenders
• Municipal Leaders
• Citizens who still believe this doesn’t affect them

❓ 5 Reflective Questions for Serious Accountability

1. What happens when thousands of newcomers are pushed into 7-year car loans at 20% interest just to work in places they can’t afford to live?
   → In 1 year: more debt, more defaults.
   → In 5 years: mass financial instability and no path to homeownership.
2. What are the long-term urban consequences of building cities for cars, not people?
   → In 2 years: More congestion, more emissions.
   → In 5 years: Public services collapse under stress from poorly connected sprawl.
3. What does it say about our values when banks approve car loans for the poor but deny basic housing solutions?
   → Now: Profits for lenders.
   → Future: A generation trapped in financial servitude.
4. How are we repeating the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis—except with cars—and what will collapse first?
   → In 1 year: Rising defaults, debt stacking, car repossessions.
   → In 2–3 years: A crash in auto lending markets, loss of financial trust.
5. How many lives are we willing to sacrifice to protect a financial system built on pushing products (cars, condos) instead of people’s needs (homes, transit, dignity)?
   → In 5 years: A lost generation. Broken dreams. More people like me.

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✊ This Is a Plea and a Warning

We are watching predatory lending, urban neglect, and corporate greed strip away the future for those who played by the rules, believed in work, and raised families with hope.

I am not ashamed of being 63 and dog walking. But I am angry that this is the only option left after I sacrificed, contributed, and stayed ethical when everyone around me profited off shortcuts.

“There is no bridge wide enough to carry us over the consequences of this crisis if it continues.”

– Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

1 MILLION VIEWS — THANK YOU

 

🎉 1 MILLION VIEWS — THANK YOU 🎉

by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

“I blog about nouns — people, places, and things.
Even when it's negative, I try to put a positive spin on it.”

Today, I’m pausing to acknowledge something big:
This blog has reached 1,000,000 views.

It’s not just a number — it’s a reflection of years of writing, creating, witnessing, documenting, surviving, and sharing. Over 2,400 posts later, through personal storms and global ones, I’ve stayed committed to speaking from the heart.

There were times when I didn’t know if it mattered. Times when the world felt too heavy, or too loud. But I kept blogging — for those who needed connection, for those who were searching, and honestly, for myself too.

This blog has never been about chasing clicks or followers. I turned off comments when things got ugly, and I’ve kept it that way — not out of fear, but self-respect. Not everything needs to be a debate. Sometimes, it’s okay to just speak and let it land where it will.

So, to the quiet readers, the kind souls, and the passersby who stopped for a moment and found something here — thank you.

I don’t need applause. I just needed to be heard.
And 1 million times… I was.

—
Tina Winterlik / Zipolita

❤️😁🥳🎉🎊🤳✍️🚀🛸🏕️🎂🖼️🎨🖌️📸🎸🪕📱🎥🎞️⚖️🧳📖📚📉⌛⏳📣🗝️❤️☯️☮️🎶🎵🎼

The Ultimate Survival Guide: How to Stay Alive in Any Crisis

 The Ultimate Survival Guide: How to Stay Alive in Any Crisis

Introduction

Disasters—whether natural, political, or economic—can strike at any time. The key to survival is preparation. This guide will equip you with essential skills and knowledge to endure and thrive in extreme situations, from power outages to complete societal collapse.

Chapter 1: The First 72 Hours—Immediate Response

The first three days after a disaster are crucial. During this period, emergency services may be unavailable, and you must rely on your own resources. Here’s what you need to do immediately:

Assess your situation and ensure safety.

Locate and secure your emergency supplies.

Communicate with loved ones if possible.

Conserve energy and resources.

Essential Survival Kit:

Water: At least 4 liters per person per day.

Food: Non-perishable items, protein bars, dried foods.

Light: Solar-powered or hand-crank flashlight.

Communication: Solar-powered or hand-crank radio.

First Aid: Basic medical supplies and necessary medications.

Shelter: Tent, blankets, emergency sleeping bag.

Hygiene: Sanitation supplies, wet wipes, toilet paper.

Defense: Basic self-defense tools if necessary.

Chapter 2: Long-Term Survival

If a crisis extends beyond three days, you’ll need a sustainable plan:

Water Procurement

Boil or purify water using tablets or filters.

Harvest rainwater or locate natural sources.

Food Gathering

Stockpile canned goods and dry food.

Learn to identify edible plants and forage.

Understand basic fishing and trapping techniques.

Shelter & Warmth

Reinforce your home’s security.

Set up temporary shelter if displaced.

Learn fire-starting techniques without matches.

Power & Communication

Use solar-powered chargers for electronics.

Establish local communication networks (walkie-talkies, community bulletin boards).

Chapter 3: Self-Defense & Security

In extreme cases, survival may require defensive measures.

Know your local laws on self-defense.

Secure your home from looters or intruders.

Train in basic self-defense techniques.

Chapter 4: Community & Rebuilding

Survival isn’t just about the individual—it’s about forming a community.

Establish networks with trusted neighbors.

Develop bartering systems for trade.

Rebuild and organize for long-term sustainability.

Final Thought: Stay Ready, Stay Smart

As the saying goes: "Never apologize for raising Dragonslayers in times of actual dragons." The prepared will survive, and the survivors will lead the way forward.

Start preparing today, and ensure you and your loved ones are ready for anything.

Exciting Updates from Tina Winterlik!

 Hello, everyone! I have some wonderful news to share about my creative journey and the projects I’ve been pouring my heart into lately

The Alchemy of Ivy Mae

I’m thrilled to announce my novella, The Alchemy of Ivy Mae! This story is deeply personal and dedicated to my beloved sister. Spanning 266 pages, it’s a heartfelt exploration of transformation, resilience, and love. Although it’s currently scheduled to post online until May 2026, my ultimate goal is to turn this novella into a full-fledged book.

You can follow the journey of The Alchemy of Ivy Mae here: https://thealchemyofivymae.blogspot.com

Vanished Chronicles: The Billionaire Exodus

Another exciting project is Vanished Chronicles: The Billionaire Exodus, a gripping story that dives into the mysterious disappearance of billionaires in a world grappling with inequality and environmental collapse. This novella has been a thrilling challenge to write, and the journey comes to an end on January 30, 2025.

Catch up on Vanished Chronicles here: https://thebillionaireexodus.blogspot.com

The Changerz Blog Update

I’ve also updated The Changerz blog, which has been close to my heart for many years. This project delves into visionary storytelling, cosmic events, and themes of adaptation and hope. If you’ve followed along, you know this blog is rooted in a vision I had decades ago, which I animated in 2014. It explores transformative moments that challenge humanity to grow in unexpected ways.

Check out the latest updates on The Changerz: https://thechangerz.blogspot.com

Why I’m Doing All This

These creative works are my way of exploring profound questions about humanity, resilience, and transformation. Whether through novellas, blogs, or animations, I aim to spark reflection and inspire change. Every story I write is a call to action—a way to connect with others and imagine a brighter, more compassionate future.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Your support means the world, and I can’t wait to share even more stories with you in the future.

With love and

 gratitude,

Tina Winterlik

aka Zipolita

Zipolita'z New Website

Hey everyone, how are you? I have been hard at work and I rebuilt my website finally.
https://zipolita.com/

https://zipolita.com/

I built a couple but just going to show off mine right now.

I wanted to show you the auctions
https://zipolita.com/auctions/

I will have a new auction start at the beginning of each month. I will add new ideas during the month so be sure to check back. All auctions will end at the end of each month and items will not be re-offered for a while, if at all, so if you want something be sure to get in there.
Right now I have 2 ballerina paintings that would look lovely in a dancer's room, studio, or store.

I am also working hard on sales and so I will have lot of cool things to buy. 
Right now I have some super cute tiny little bird houses, not sure a bird could actually go in, it is more for fun.

Tiny Houses For Sale
https://zipolita.com/2017/06/08/tiny-house-for-sale/

Blue Box For Sale
https://zipolita.com/2017/06/09/blue-box-for-sale/

Anyways if you are looking for super cool little gifts for grads, wedding, birthdays check it out and in a bit I am going to be tying them altogether with my favorite environmental causes such as the #SaveMyCoast, #StopSiteC #StopKM #FishFarmGetOut  and try and help them out and myself. My hope is to raise enough funds that I can take my daughter traveling for 6 months and learn more about our roots. I want to immerse ourselves in culture. https://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2017/05/will-you-help-us-immerse-ourselves-in.html
Stay tuned. 

Art &Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2011

#SaveMyCoast-NEW!!!

HEY EVERYONE!

I updated my #SaveMyCoast video with new paintings and a new song. Hope you like it! Please share.



#SaveMyCoast-
A Visual Reminder

Created by
Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita
is an Artistic Protest against Fossil Fuels
in a hope to encourage greener ways.

Music Credits
"Rooted In Peace" by Admiral Bob
(feat. Snowflake)
http://ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob7...
is licensed under a Creative Commons license:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Oil Paint on Canvas
Digitally edited
Filmed, Produced & Edited by
Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016
http://zipolita.com
zipolita@gmail.com

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka
Zipolita © 2016

Visit
http://savemycoast.blogspot.ca
or use the hashtag
#SaveMyCoast
for more info

Other links
http://zipolitazcv.blogspot.ca
https://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca
http://zipolita.com
Twitter @Zipolita
Email: zipolita@gmail.com

Thank you for watching!

Title: Salmon   Artist: Zipolita   Size: 16" x 20"   Media: Oil on Canvas  Photo by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Title: Spawning Salmon   Artist: Zipolita  Size: 16" x 20"  Media: Oil on Canvas  Photo -Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Title: Carefree 3   Artist: Zipolita  Size: 30" x 36"  Media: Oil on Canvas  Photo -Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

CloseUp- Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Title: Whale of a Tail
Artist: Zipolita
Media: Oil on Canvas
Size: 16" x 20"
Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Wolf Painting Demo Video- Full

Okay here it is the finished product. Next time I will just make one video per painting. I actually didn't enjoy making the video...well I liked it when it was done but remembering to take the photos throughout the process is difficult and throws me off my game a bit. The painting I loved. I think it turned out great!

I hope you like it. Please let me know if you did. See price and info below.

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Title: The Wolves
Series : #SaveOurCoast  
Artist: Zipolita 
Size: 30" x 30"
Media: Oil on Canvas

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2016

Holiday Photos 2015

Well it's that time of year. The hustle, bustle and sound of Christmas is in the air.
I was a little blue earlier. It's going to be great, I am sure, but things were different last year and I think many people feel the same. Things are very very tight financially this year.


As I walked past all the lovely stores and totally out of reach items I was thinking how weird...it's almost like Victorian times, with all the rich fancy clothes and supposedly fancy people and then the rest. The 1% and the rest, Right!

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

But I thought I can not fix it(at this moment), so I bought myself and family a chocolate and said maybe I can not spend $300 on an outfit (a months groceries) but I can treat myself to $3 worth of chocolate at Purdy's. And so that is what I did.

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Here are some photos of the adventures I have had the last few days ( I really covered a lot of ground) and I didn't even take photos for some of it. I selected the best, hope you like them.

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Stats for October 2015

Well last month was a good month. Sadly though because of the hurricane, I got a lot of traffic. I am happy to spread news, info and help but I wish is was for happier thing. On the other hand it's nice to see more people are checking out my blog. So I'm at 160, 000 + all time views...that's good, pretty good.

Mama Spirit Bear & Cubs

Here is my latest painting! Mama Spirit Bear and cubs. Don't you just love her. I love her eyes. She is going to bring someone really GREAT energy!! Is it YOU?

Come on, wouldn't you love to have this painting on your wall?
Here a few new photos.


Title: Mama Spirit Bear & Cubs
Media: Oil on Canvas
Size: 30" x 30"
Not For Sale

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

 This is a painting of Mama Spirit Bear

#SaveOurForests
#SaveOurCoast
#NoPipelines
#NoTankers
#NoLNG

After I saw the wonderful documentary about the mother Spirit Bear and her two cubs I knew I had to paint her.

 http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2015/10/save-spirit-bear-saveourcoast.html

Save the Whale Haven! Save Our BC Coast!!

This is B.C.
This is L.N.G
This is Enbridge's Northern Gateway
This is an Oil and Gas Super Highway that is fueled by the tar sands
and a fractured land
2000 Super Tankers a year are proposed to carve through these waters
This is the proposed tanker route
THIS IS WHALE HAVEN

Watch full screen, it is beautiful!




Whale Haven from Pacific Wild on Vimeo.

This is Whale Haven!! #SaveTheWhales #SaveOurCoast #SaveBC #SaveCanada

 It's up to US to keep B.C. Tanker Free - What are you doing?

 Here's what I am doing! Spread the word anyway you can and protect Whale Haven, the Beautiful BC Coast, Let's Save Our Coast and Our Canada!!

No Tankers! No Pipelines! No Enbridge! No Northern Gateway! No Fracking! No LNG! 

Let's Make BC Super Natural Again!!!

#SaveOurCoast series  
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2015/08/zipolitaz-oil-paintings-at-bean-around.html
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2012/10/way-to-go-bc-save-our-coast.html 

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Painting & Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Kitsilano- My Kind of Hood- Part 1 - Springtime

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Magnificent Magnolias, Windy Days, Long Walks, it's Springtime in Kitsilano

Photo by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2013

Vancouver Paintings - by Artist Tina Winterlik

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Here are some paintings of Vancouver that I did back in 2001. I just made a new video for them. Hope you like it!

Cherry Tree-Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Totem- Kitsilano -Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

View from Kitsilano- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Carefree- My latest painting

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Here's my latest painting. I call it "Carefree!"  Named after that "carefree feeling of being a child."

Sorry for my lack of posts lately, I've been busy voluteering teaching computers and painting amongst being a full-time mom and all the other things that come with that. So busy busy busy. I love painting, helps center me and makes me chill.

So I hope to go hang this tomorrow in the evening. So if you pop into Bean Around the World  at 1945 Cornwall (cross street is Walnut ) on Saturday, it will be there to take a closer look. I hope you like it. This is my largest painting yet. Looking forward to doing more and bigger and then eventually colour.

Painting by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Title: Carefree
Medium : Oil on Canvas
Size 20" x 24"
Price: $400


Art Show at Bean Around the World at 1945 Cornwall St. Vancouver B.C



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My Great Great Grandpappy!

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Check out my new paintings on my painting blog. This is my latest! http://paintingathon.blogspot.com/2011/11/b-painting-of-my-great-great-grandpa.html

My Great Great Grandpa- Painting by Tina Winterlik  © 2011