MORE THAN A NAME

How a nickname, a little rebellion and a lot of grit built this business

When my son Tone was little, I used to call him “Sunshine” — that warm, sweet kind of nickname that just sticks. So when I started my painting company on Vancouver Island, I wanted him to be part of it. That’s how Sonshine was born — spelled with an “O” to honour my son, and to leave the door open for both sons and daughters to pick up a brush.

The “Girls” part?

That came from years of working in the trades and watching people assume the boss must be a man — or worse, that women didn’t belong on the job site. So I put “Girls” in the name on purpose — to say, yes, we’re here, and we know exactly what we’re doing.

The name Sonshine Girls Painting is more than just a name.

• It’s a statement.
• A tribute to family.
• And a quiet little rebellion against outdated stereotypes.

Today, we’re proud to be known as trusted house painters and commercial painting professionals across Mid Vancouver Island — from Nanaimo to Qualicum, and everywhere in between.

And every time someone hears our name and smiles — or tells us they love the story behind it — I’m reminded that this journey has been something truly special.

Thanks for being part of our story - and for letting us be part of yours.