Michael Hepher is an interdisciplinary artist working as a writer, printmaker, oil painter, and illustrator.
Michael Hepher is an interdisciplinary artist working as a writer, printmaker, oil painter, and illustrator.
Michael Hepher is an interdisciplinary artist working as a writer, printmaker, oil painter, and illustrator.
Michael Hepher is an interdisciplinary artist working as a writer, printmaker, oil painter, and illustrator.
Michael Hepher's illustrations can be found throughout this website, highlighting Fernie's connection to the landscape and the vibrant local art scene.
With 25+ years of experience in the arts, Michael creates with a unique sense of colour, oblique interpretation of the common, and a relentless pursuit of quality.
Michael's artwork has been exhibited extensively at international print exhibitions, regional solo shows, and as large-scale installations in Fernie.
Michael has written extensively; most known for his column ArtBeat of which he has published more than 90 editions over 8 years in the Fernie Fix monthly publication. He is currently adapting those columns into a book of artistic encouragement for small-town artisans—slated for formal publication in 2026. His writing is always thoughtful, challenging, and supportive of creatives in the Kootenay region.
Michael continues his diverse work from his studio in Fernie, BC.
As an oil painter, Michael has shown his ability to tackle difficult subject matter on a large scale in solo exhibitions:
Notable recent credits include a wide variety of successful exhibitions, public art projects, and private commissions, including:
Printmaking
Painting
Writing
In Person
Notable recent credits include a wide variety of successful exhibitions, public art projects, and private commissions, including:
Printmaking
Painting
Writing
In Person
