Who We Are

Silver Tuna is a team of dedicated tradespeople who believe in quality workmanship, historic preservation and teamwork. We provide all paint trade services such as painting and papering as well as restorative and heritage based construction services. We specialize in traditional building techniques and ethical, repair not replace based strategies bringing forth solutions to embrace our architectural history.

Dan Ellingsen / Heritage Carpenter

A generational Cortes Islander, Dan Ellingsen holsters world class architectural pizzazz and heritage carpentry knowledge and skills. He built his first home out of hand picked Douglas Fir from the family yard in his 20’s.

With a myriad of elite talent in many artistic fields, he is well decorated and brings an artist’s sensibility with a carpenter's work ethic.

He is passionate about conscientious and honest repair, frequently using reclaimed lumber and other rescued substrates to breathe new(old) life into new(old) projects.

Holland College 2023 Heritage Retrofit Carpentry Diploma

Master of Fine Arts degree from University of Victoria

Master of Sculpture

Ryan Campbell / Lead Painter

Ryan has been in the painting trade for 3+ years and specializes in many facets of interior and exterior painting. He enjoys the use of vibrant colours and is extremely crafty with a brush.

Dominique Bushfield / Director, Lead Painter

Dom manages things behind the scenes and has been involved with interior and exterior painting for 4+ years. She enjoys wallpapering and has a keen eye for detail and precision.

Ed Wrigglesworth / Lead Painter

Prior to Silver Tuna, Ed ran his own business for 30 years. Starting as a wallpaper salesman, he began installing and eventually painting. He is the go-to paperhanger, consultant and encyclopedia.