About
Hardy Schultz builds art the way he has approached work all his life: with patience, honesty, and steady hands.
His practice grew after retirement, but the habits behind it were formed across decades of contracting, carpentry, and family life lived between Germany and Canada.
Biography
Born in Germany in 1942, Hardy Schultz immigrated to Canada in 1962 after being drawn to the idea of a wilder and more open landscape. He spent decades working as a contractor in Northern British Columbia and on Vancouver Island, building a practical understanding of materials, patience, and precision. In 1990, he returned to Germany with his family and remained there until retiring in 2009. Back on Vancouver Island, he began studying painting, teaching himself through repetition, experimentation, and a willingness to start over until a piece felt right. Today, from Victoria, BC, his work ranges from acrylic and oil painting to glass mosaic, spin art, birdhouses, wall clocks, and inventive sculptural forms. The result is a body of work shaped by craftsmanship, family life, and a deep appreciation for the West Coast.
Craft background
His years as a contractor and carpenter still guide the way he works. He builds tools when needed, revises compositions with discipline, and approaches every piece with the care of someone who has spent a lifetime making things that must last.
Family and legacy
Hardy and his wife Annie have been married for 58 years. Together they raised two children, lived in both Canada and Germany, and are now grandparents of three.
Victoria, BC
Working from Victoria, Hardy remains closely connected to Vancouver Island's weather, water, and materials. The local landscape continues to shape both the mood and texture of the work.