Canadian abstract artists are traditionally painters, drawers, sculptors and photographers, but can also include other mediums like jewelry, printmaking, film, textiles ceramics and more. Artists in Canada views abstract as nonobjective art that depicts real forms in a simplified or rather reduced way - keeping only an allusion of the original natural subject.
Landscape and figures symbolically represented, inspired by different trips and cultures. The mixed media techniques are based on two parallel mediums: water-based and acrylics where collage profiles not only as a form but also as a main qualitati... (more)
Diane Larouche Ellard is a painter and encaustic/mixed media artist living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Larouche Ellard exhibits her work throughout the province and is represented by The Gallery at Matticks Farm in Victoria, and Grasslands Gallery... (more)
My work whether sculptural or functional comes from a deep interest in the 'history of clay' which as a humble material has helped inform human civilization on this planet.
I am a long time artist and illustrator, and have been painting and drawing since I was a child. Primarily self taught, I have been experimenting with many mediums and have settled into acrylics for decades now, and in the last several years, find... (more)
When I was a child, I was told to stick to sports as I couldn’t stay in the lines when colouring. I thought I didn’t have a creative bone in my body which led me to a career in the corporate world confor... (more)
The creative process of my abstracts begins with no predetermined subject, which is liberating and allows for unexpected discoveries to emerge during the painting process. Driven by intuition, the power of colour, light, and energy, inspired b... (more)
Karen Wynne Mackay is an abstract artist. Her paintings are deeply manipulated surfaces, intertwined with coloured abstract markings, that emanate from her calligraphic influences. She uses fluid colourful layers, strong calligraphic marks made w... (more)
In my floral watercolours, I seek to give the viewer a moment of peaceful reflection.
John has been a professional artist and illustrator for over thirty years. He has developed a wide visual vocabulary. He has illustrated numerous books and done many fine art commissions. His work ranges from illustration to landscape painting a... (more)
Still life inspired artwork with a semi-abstract approach, featuring a bohemian eclectic flair and vibrant colours that enhance its overall impression.