These Calgary artists create their own original portraiture capturing likenesses and interpreting the essence of the subject. Many of the artists listed may be approached to create portraits on commission. Their work might include family, friends, pets, or just an interesting face.
My name is Cerridwen Sage Hicks and I specialize in pastel painting. I work in realism for most of my work with some also falling within impressionism, which is also a form of realism. The majority of my work is within animal portraiture and lands... (more)
Realistic painter in pastels, acrylics, oil, watercolor and charcoal focused primarily on portraiture, figurative, wildlife, floral and still life art.
My painting adventure started many years ago when I needed a birthday present for my sister. I come from an amazingly talented family who have always been able to paint and draw naturally. I had never tried painting before, (A bad pencil crayo... (more)
I strive to capture the true essence of each cherished subject. I delve deep into the details and capture the little nuances that make each piece unique and evokes emotional connections. Each piece is a representation of my passion, not only is it... (more)
For the last eight years my work has been showcased at the Calgary Stampede inside the BMO Centers Western Oasis, I do Calgary commercial photography for the Associated Press (one of the largest news/media outlets in the world) with client such as... (more)
Chris Jordan prides himself for his traditional education in the art of oil painting that allowed him to execute high quality artwork, ranging from portraits, landscapes and still lives to his own creative abstract pieces.
Mandie Keay is a Calgary based oil painting artist and instructor. She specializes in portrait and figure paintings with a focus on human expressions and emotions.
Most of her subjects are all beautifully rendered females that are painted... (more)
Spending a lot of time outdoors and immersing myself in the geography of my subject, I try to work in natural settings and from life as much as possible. This is reflected in my artwork. In the studio, larger paintings are created from smaller out... (more)
Visual artist
Judith Leonard is a Canadian artist, living and working in both Calgary, Alberta and Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Her work includes oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings addressing landscape and themes from nature.