Emily Beaudoin | Canmore, Alberta

Emily Beaudoin is a watercolour and pen and ink artist, as well as a muralist, based in Canmore, Alberta. She has always felt an irresistible draw to the mountains, which evoke a sense of smallness, wonder, and aliveness. Whether hiking, skiing, biking, or paddling into the backcountry, Emily immerses herself in nature to paint her experiences. Through her artwork, she documents the peaks, plants, and animals she encounters, sharing her deep respect and love for these wild places.

Stéphanie Gauvin | Rossland, B.C.

Focusing on acrylic painting, Gauvin’s work reflects her love for the outdoors. Her use of bold composition, exciting colour choices, and warm tones characterize her self-taught style. After painting professionally for over 20 years, Stéphanie has become a well-established Canadian artist and has been a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA).

David S. Walker | Revelstoke, B.C.

Based in Revelstoke, British Columbia, David S. Walker is a contemporary Canadian artist known for his evocative oil paintings and sculptural Raku pottery. Walker’s work explores the intimate relationships between land, light, and his own Indigenous cultural identity. Working primarily with oil on stretched canvas and hand-built gas-fired Raku ceramics, Walker creates deeply layered compositions that reflect both the physical beauty and spiritual resonance of the natural world.

Dominik Modlinski | Vancouver Island, B.C.

In the world of Dominik J. Modlinski, art is a gateway to untouched wilderness. Renowned Canadian landscape artist, Modlinski, is a storyteller of nature’s grandeur through his mastery of plein air painting. Venturing to remote landscapes worldwide, from the Yukon to Patagonia, he captures the raw essence of nature. His art serves as a call to action for conservation, reminding us of the importance of preserving our planet’s wilderness. Through his paintings, photographs, stories, and videos, Modlinski shares the beauty of the natural world and invites us to join him on a journey of discovery.

Hayley Stewart | Revelstoke, B.C.

Originally from Southern Ontario, Hayley Stewart studied Fine Art at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Experiencing the sublimity of nature and participating in mind-expanding activities which engage the body and free the mind are the foundation of her work. Her most recent paintings – vivid atypical landscapes – highlight nature’s intricacies with a bold palette, smooth colour blending and concise brushstrokes.

Painting allows Hayley to leap the barriers of language and share the abundance of inspiration she feels when immersed in nature. The mountains & ocean are her continuing education.

Sab Curtis | New Denver, B.C.

Painting began unexpectedly for Sab Curtis in 2020 as a therapeutic outlet while recovering from a traumatic brain injury. An engineer by profession, Curtis has transformed analytical problem-solving into a creative practice, embracing colour, texture, and hyper detailed brushwork. What started as rehabilitation has evolved into a passionate artistic journey celebrating resilience and the beauty of the landscapes that continue to inspire.

Marie-Christine Claveau | Terrace, B.C.

Working primarily in acrylic, Marie-Christine Claveau creates vibrant paintings blending smooth gradients and geometric shapes inspired by British Columbia’s remarkable landscapes, flora, and fauna. Her work has been featured in numerous solo exhibitions across Canada, and she frequently collaborates with fellow artists. She is an Associate Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists.

Zuzana Riha | Revelstoke, B.C.

Zuzana Riha is a multidisciplinary artist whose work celebrates the beauty of the natural world through expressive wildlife and landscape paintings. After studying at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, she developed a creative practice driven by curiosity, exploration, and a willingness to work across a variety of mediums.

Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections around the world. An active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Riha also leads workshops and artist retreats, drawing continual inspiration from nature and the joy of creating.

Sarah Belford | Smithers, B.C.

Sarah Belford creates hyper realistic landscape paintings inspired by the places that have shaped her life. Whether hiking through remote wilderness, exploring the ocean, or splitboarding in the mountains she calls home, her time outdoors informs every piece she creates. Through her work, Belford captures a sense of place, inviting viewers to bring the beauty and connection of the natural world into their own homes.

Amber Rees | Revelstoke, B.C.

Amber Rees is a creative currently living in Revelstoke, Canada. Rees believes in lifestyle based creativity and working practises, be that skate and snow industries or the more politically and philosophically shaped paths. She enjoys using design to challenge societal norms, observing current affairs through a critical lens to bring to light moral inequalities, with the aim to help sculpt a better and more transparent future.

Vanessa St. Yves | Revelstoke, B.C.

Vanessa St-Yves is an outdoor lifestyle multidisciplinary artist whose work is inspired by time spent exploring the mountains. Hiking, camping, climbing, and snowboarding shape both her creative vision and artistic practice. Working across acrylic, watercolour, photography, wood, and mixed media, she creates vibrant pieces that celebrate adventure, a deep connection to the natural world, and the wildlife of Western Canada. Her paintings often feature iconic regional animals such as bears, wolves, elk, and birds, capturing their presence within the rugged landscapes they inhabit.

Valerie Speer | Rosebud, Alberta

Valerie Speer is a landscape painter whose work is rooted in an immersive connection with nature. Formally trained in Fine Arts, she draws inspiration from the sweeping prairies and majestic mountain landscapes of Western Canada. Through expressive use of light, line, and colour, Speer seeks to capture not only the beauty of a place, but the emotional experience of being within it.

Francine Lanoie | Revelstoke, B.C.

Francine Lanoie is a Canadian artist, born in Quebec and presently residing in British Columbia, working from her Revelstoke studio. Francine’s work encompasses a wide variety of media and styles and her ongoing exploration of new techniques and mediums keeps her engaged and excited about creating new work. She specializes in acrylic, encaustic, plein-air, gouache and mixed media.

Becky Luth | Salmon Arm, B.C.

Becky Luth is a self-taught artist whose work is inspired by a lifelong connection to the ocean and the natural world. With a background in Marine Sciences and Biology, she has lived and worked around the globe before settling in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. After a life-changing family event in 2012, Luth turned to painting as a creative outlet, creating evocative works that reflect her memories of the sea and her enduring appreciation for nature.

Meghan Porath | Revelstoke, B.C.

Meghan Porath is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative practice spans graphic design, illustration, digital media, oil painting, acrylic, and fibre art. Entirely self-taught, her artistic voice is still full of play, experimentation, curiosity, and a joyful passion for creating.

As the former Director of Revelstoke’s public art gallery and now the owner of Alpine Echo Gallery, Porath has played an active role in fostering and celebrating the region’s vibrant arts community. Her own work reflects a deep connection to the landscapes that surround her, drawing inspiration from the subtle beauty of pinecones, wildflowers, and the changing seasons of the Kootenays.

Melanie MacVoy | Fernie, B.C.

Melanie MacVoy is a landscape artist whose work is inspired by a lifelong love of the Canadian outdoors. After studying Fine Arts at the University of Waterloo, UBC, and Emily Carr University, she made British Columbia home, where the mountains, forests, and outdoor lifestyle continue to shape her artistic practice. Now based in Fernie, her paintings reflect a deep connection to the landscapes that have inspired her for decades.

Orion Alexis | Vancouver, B.C.

Orion Alexis has been drawing and painting since childhood, developing an early love of sketching that eventually evolved into a passion for photography. After years spent exploring Vancouver with a camera, particularly through night photography, Alexis returned to painting as a creative outlet after becoming a parent. Inspired by artists such as James Gurney, Alexis began painting regularly in watercolour and soon developed a love for plein air painting. Today, Alexis enjoys the immediacy and challenge of working in watercolour from life, using a portable easel to paint outdoors and connect with the landscapes and environments around him.