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Drawn to Sea: Paintbrush to Chainsaw—Carving Out a Life on BC’s Rugged Raincoast Kindle Edition

by Yvonne Maximchuk (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

In the early 1980s, Yvonne Maximchuk, a single mother of two, was living in Whiterock, BC, and making a living as a working artist and art instructor. Then she fell in love with Albert, a crab fisherman who fished the waters of Boundary Bay. Drawn to his seemingly idyllic life and her desire for connection with the natural world, Yvonne and her children moved with Albert to Echo Bay, a tiny settlement east of Vancouver Island.



Life in this remote community was a lot different from life in the city: there was no running water and electricity had to be generated. The closest grocery store was two hours away by boat, and even a small emergency could be life threatening. But in spite of the challenges, they persevered, building a homestead and thriving “off the grid.” In this new life, Yvonne learned to do things she had only dreamed of. She cleared land, helped build their home and got to know the community of hardy folks who were always there to help one another.



Soon after arriving in Echo Bay, Yvonne met Billy Proctor, a BC coastal icon and fisherman. Intrigued by his life on the sea, she asked to join him as he fished the coast looking for chinook and sockeye salmon, ling cod and tuna. Eight seasons of fishing with Billy took her on many adventures to the challenging waters and enchanting islands of BC. Inspired, she captured on canvas the mysteries and treasures of the wild Pacific coast.



In Drawn to Sea, Yvonne creates stunning, lyrical word pictures of her home in the Broughton Archipelago. Making the most of the tools available, from paintbrush to chainsaw, she has flourished in this remote area, carving out a home and a career in a place far from just about everyone.

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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Caitlin Press
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  5. Publication date
    April 15, 2013
  6. File size
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"She has captured nature at its finest. Through this book you will understand the lens she uses to see nature and the world around her that she expresses in her painting. She uses her words like a paintbrush to describe the beauty of everyday life on the BC coast." — Pacific Nor’west Boating magazine



"It's interesting to read about life in a community where the sea is your highway your larder and your provider. [Yvonne Maximchuk] is award of the dichotomy between immortalizing the sea through art while systematically depleting it for profit and that adds and extra dimension to the book." — Pacific Yachting magazine

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"She has captured nature at its finest. Through this book you will understand the lens she uses to see nature and the world around her that she expresses in her painting. She uses her words like a paintbrush to describe the beauty of everyday life on the BC coast."

--Pacific Nor'west Boating magazine



"It's interesting to read about life in a community where the sea is your highway your larder and your provider. [Yvonne Maximchuk] is award of the dichotomy between immortalizing the sea through art while systematically depleting it for profit and that adds and extra dimension to the book."

--Pacific Yachting magazine

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CD7ZZ4Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Caitlin Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1927575147
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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  • Jerusha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022
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    I like the way it draws you into the story, which makes you wonder about the back story of the author, it appears she's an amazing woman who can surmount any obstacle. Definitely a survivor, no matter the odds.
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  • Connie Eldridge
    5.0 out of 5 stars A descriptive, enjoyable book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2016
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    I truly enjoyed Yvonne's book. Her descriptive words brought back a flood of memories. Reading about her fishing in all kinds of weather was an eye opener. I have always respected the sea and have experienced some nasty weather, but not like Yvonne has. She paints what I call "word pictures" in her book. Thanks for bringing back such good memories Yvonne!
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  • Sheila M. Goodell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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    Everything was fine with the order haven't had a chance to read it yet thanks
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  • Herb Stark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Insights about our cruising grounds
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014
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    Great story of life in a place we love to cruise. Author's times aboard Billy Proctor's fishing boat are priceless.
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  • Margy Lutz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yvonne Drew Me In!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2015
    I’m drawn to books about the region where I live (Coastal BC) and especially books about women who’ve chosen a rural or rustic lifestyle. Yvonne Maximchuk wrote such a book. Yvonne left her lower mainland home to live in the upcoast wilderness. She always loved the outdoors, and is open to adventure. After her marriage ended, she and her two children, Theda and Logan, moved with her boyfriend Albert to Echo Bay on Gilford Island.

    Her new life began in a rented float house. This was a big part of the book’s appeal for me. Plus, Yvonne inspired me with her willingness to try new things outside of her comfort zone. Her tale about a bad storm that made her think that her “bold new life is about to end in tragedy after less than a month” reminded me of my own float cabin storm experience. It was just as unnerving, but way less dangerous.

    Yvonne learns about wilderness living as she goes: fishing, canning, gardening (her float garden looks much like mine), using a chainsaw (I’m not there yet), and building a house of her own (way beyond my skills). With two kids to raise and take to school by rowboat. I can imagine that each day brought new challenges and excitement. Yvonne met Billy Proctor, a famous longtime resident. Bill is a hardworking logger and fisherman who welcomes coastal travelers to enjoy his home. He helped Yvonne and Albert (who she later married). Yvonne and Bill became fast friends and fishing partners as well.

    Yvonne is an artist as well as an adventurer. She uses her speedboat “Sea Rose” to reach majestic locations to paint and draw. The cover of her book is just one example of how she captures the essence of the land and sea she loves. Yvonne has spent the last thirty years carving a life out of the rugged BC wilderness. I wish I’d had her courage earlier in life to take such a chance. -- Margy
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  • Yvonne Maximchuk
    5.0 out of 5 stars What readers are saying....this review by Vicki Auerbach and Irene Myers
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
    I've known Yvonne Maximchuk for more than 25 years. I've visited Echo Bay and enjoyed some of the natural delights there. However, it wasn't until I read "Drawn to Sea" that the enormity of the task she undertook was revealed to me in her lush, emotional, nature adorned narrative, in distinct, clear, detail.

    I couldn't put the book down, finished it one sitting. I can still feel the rush of the turning tides, hear the gulls and imagine the wonder of Yvonne's visits with the dolphins.
    If you like Emily Carr's fiction, or Paul Theroux, Drawn to Sea is a must read.

    If you love the West Coast, don't miss the book. Vicki Auerbach

    Hi Yvonne,

    I just finished devouring your wonderful book, Drawn to Sea. Bravo! You have written a beautiful accounting of your adventures. The visuals of the gorgeous area in which you live as well as of the time at sea make me want to get back out onto the water. I loved the portrayal of Billy and Yvonne! You really brought their personalities to the pages of your stories. You have been living an interesting life. Thank you so much for writing this book.

    Do hope you can get it out to readers who also love art and the sea.

    Irene Myers
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  • Shawn D. Barnes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome
    Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2022
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    Wow incredible story and well written also a place my wife and I have
    visited in our sailboat. We had the oportunity to meet THE amazing Billy Proctor. Thanks again Shawn&Deb.
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  • Long time member
    5.0 out of 5 stars Artist Fisherwoman, a great combination!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2017
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    An outstanding description of the beauty of Canada's West coast. The author describes the fishing expedition so well I feel as if I am in the boat with them. I am making the trip to Prince Rupert and taking the ferry down to Port Hardy in a week to see for myself.
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  • surprise/nutmeg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Life on BC's Coast
    Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2013
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    An interesting blend of West Coast life and artists drive. She is an amazing amalgam of bush skills and artistic talent. Her relationship with Billy Proctor, a legend of the area, is a real plus in the book. She send him a "shot of gratitude."
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