Artisan Artists in Canada

Inspiration: Imaginative textile designs of representative scenes from the natural world as well as fibre-based crafts for household soft goods.

Areas of practice: textile wall hangings with machine and hand embellishment; quilting and mix... (more)

Still life inspired artwork with a semi-abstract approach, featuring a bohemian eclectic flair and vibrant colours that enhance its overall impression.

Original oil paintings of wildlife, pets, landscapes, nature, people or of your favorite photograph.

My work draws on daily experience and my connection with the natural world. I am inspired by the colors, shapes and forms in nature. Images of flowers, birds, turtles and fish are present in much of my work. These images are a way of reflecting th... (more)

Paulette Melanson is an artist who paints abstracts and landcapes. She lives in Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nova Scotia.

A resident of Nova Scotia since 1985, Paulette Melanson grew up in the Acadian village of Scoudouc, New... (more)

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Originally from Montreal,Quebec after working for some time in the banking industry, I decided to pursue my life-long passion for design and colour. Following completion of the Fine Arts Certificate program in 2010 at She... (more)

Maritime scenes from Atlantic Canada are rendered in vivid watercolors. Laurie enjoys painting reflections in water from fishing boats, wharves, and seagulls. She also paints Halifax street scenes and now resides in Hubbards, Halifax County, NS.... (more)

Michelle Montague is a mixed media artist based in Toronto, Canada. Drawing and painting for nearly 20 years, Michelle spent her formative years in Edmonton and Windsor before returning to Toronto in 1996. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree... (more)

Anne More's acrylic paintings embody her spirituality, respect of nature and understandings of the world. Her paintings shimmer with light and radiate an energy that resonates with all who appreciate her artistic vision. Her extensive body of work... (more)

My artwork is contemporary realism in the old tradition. I try to portray a concept or story with my settings or themes by utilizing traditional methods with sometimes contemporary or antique subject matter. I paint with a passion for the creati... (more)