The Northern Canvas

17/06/2026

Luxury, elegance, and timeless style.

Introducing our Chanel No. 5 collection, professionally framed and designed to bring a touch of sophistication to any space. Inspired by one of the world’s most iconic fragrances, these pieces blend fashion and art into a statement that feels both classic and contemporary.

Available in two distinct artistic interpretations:

✨ Bloom Collection; Rich floral textures and vibrant pink tones create a bold, luxurious presence.

✨ Watercolour Collection; Soft washes of colour and delicate detail offer a lighter, more refined aesthetic.

Each piece is professionally framed in a premium silver frame with double matting and arrives ready to hang.

21.25” x 21.25”
$65 each

Whether styled in a bedroom, dressing room, salon, boutique, or gallery wall, these pieces add an unmistakable sense of beauty and sophistication.

Available now through The Northern Canvas Gallery.

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18/05/2026

Website updated today with new inventory!

Professionally Framed Works of Canadian Art

16/05/2026

Before the Group of Seven was officially formed, there was Tom Thomson.

Summer Clouds captures the side of Thomson’s work people instantly recognize; Wild Canadian landscape, dramatic skies, and that unmistakable feeling of standing alone in nature just before a storm rolls in.

What makes this piece so powerful is the sky itself. The clouds aren’t just background detail, they dominate the painting, creating movement and tension while the landscape below feels almost still in comparison. Thomson had a way of making nature feel alive.

But here’s the interesting part… Thomson never actually saw himself as a traditional fine artist at first. He worked as a commercial designer in Toronto and developed many of his bold compositions through graphic design principles; something you can subtly feel in the strong shapes and contrast throughout his paintings.

Another lesser-known detail? He often painted incredibly fast outdoors on small wood panels called sketches, sometimes completing them in difficult weather conditions before later developing larger studio works from them.

And despite becoming one of Canada’s most legendary painters, Thomson never lived to see the creation of the Group of Seven. His influence helped inspire it.

That’s part of why his work still resonates so deeply today… it feels raw, untamed, and uniquely Canadian.

28/04/2026

A quiet winter morning, preserved in time.

Winter Morning, Baie-St-Paul by Clarence Gagnon captures a softer side of Canada; where snow isn’t harsh, but warm, glowing, and full of life. Through subtle light and carefully balanced composition, Gagnon turns an everyday village scene into something timeless.

Having studied in Paris before returning to paint the landscapes of Quebec, his work blends European technique with deeply rooted Canadian subject matter… most notably in Baie-Saint-Paul, a region he helped shape into an artistic landmark.

This piece reflects more than just a place; it captures a way of life. Quiet, lived-in, and slowly fading into history.

A high-quality numbered reproduction that carries both presence and story, made for those who appreciate art with depth.

27/04/2026

A piece of Toronto’s history, captured through the eyes of Lawren Harris.

Toronto Houses reflects a lesser-seen side of Harris’s work—before the iconic northern landscapes, there was the city. Simple homes, strong lines, and a quiet focus on light and structure. A glimpse into early 20th-century Toronto, and a neighborhood that no longer exists in the same way today.

Part of a limited numbered collection, this high-quality reproduction carries both artistic and historical weight; blending architecture, nostalgia, and timeless Canadian identity.

Not just art for your wall; something with a story behind it.

26/03/2026

In the mid-1930s, A. J. Casson began focusing less on untouched wilderness and more on the quiet character of rural Canadian life.

Anglican Church at Magnetawan reflects that shift. Instead of dramatic landscapes, Casson captures something more grounded; A small-town church set within a simplified, structured environment. His background in design shows through in the clean lines, balanced composition, and carefully controlled colour.

As a later member of the Group of Seven, Casson brought a more refined and architectural approach to Canadian art. This piece feels calm, intentional, and timeless… a snapshot of everyday life shaped by both nature and community.

24/03/2026

Before the Group of Seven found their signature style, artists like J. E. H. MacDonald were exploring the rugged terrain of Northern Ontario and it was the Algoma region that helped shape it all.

Algoma Bush captures that early moment. Dense, untamed, and full of movement, the forest isn’t carefully detailed; It’s expressive, almost rhythmic. MacDonald’s background in design shows through in the flowing lines and bold composition, turning the wilderness into something that feels alive.

These works marked a shift away from European influence and toward a distinctly Canadian voice in art.. one rooted in the raw beauty of the land itself.

Did You Know:
The artists’ journeys to Algoma were supported by the Algoma Central Railway, which hoped their paintings would help promote tourism to the region.

15/03/2026

Autumn Foliage

Before the Group of Seven officially formed, one artist was already defining the look of Canadian wilderness painting; Tom Thomson.

Working largely self-taught and spending long stretches exploring Algonquin Provincial Park, Thomson developed a bold style built on strong colour, movement, and the raw beauty of the Canadian landscape.

Autumn Foliage reflects that vision perfectly. Painted during the peak years of his short but powerful career, the work captures the fiery reds, golds, and deep earth tones of the northern forest at its most dramatic moment of the year. Like many of Thomson’s paintings, the composition likely began as a small oil sketch painted outdoors before being developed into a finished piece.

Scenes like this helped shape the identity of Canadian landscape art… rugged, vibrant, and deeply connected to the wilderness.







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12/03/2026

🍁 The Pool — Tom Thomson (1915–1916)

One of the most captivating forest scenes painted by Tom Thomson, The Pool draws viewers into the quiet mystery of the Canadian wilderness.

Painted during the peak of Thomson’s career, the work was inspired by the landscapes of Algonquin Provincial Park; A place where he spent months sketching outdoors before turning those studies into larger studio paintings.

Unlike many of his open-sky landscapes, The Pool places you directly inside the forest. Slender trees create a natural curtain, partially hiding the dark reflective water at the center. This layered composition pulls the viewer deeper into the scene, almost as if you’re discovering the pool yourself.

Interestingly, historians believe the painting may not represent a single real location. Thomson often combined multiple sketches and memories to build stronger compositions, intensifying the colors of autumn to create the vivid reds, oranges, and golds that make the painting so striking.

Though widely admired today, works like The Pool gained much of their recognition after Thomson’s death in 1917—just before the rise of the Group of Seven, whose members were deeply influenced by his vision of the Canadian landscape.

Sometimes the most powerful landscapes aren’t the vast open views… but the quiet hidden places waiting to be discovered.







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10/03/2026

Hey everyone, Felix here!

An inventory list is now available for anyone interested in purchasing. This list will be updated daily to keep things as accurate as possible with what’s currently available, sold, or out of stock.

You’ll find in-stock items listed with links to their Marketplace listings, as well as made-to-order prints with customizable frame options and sizes listed at the bottom.

I look forward to hearing from you. Stay unique! 😉

Professionally Framed Works of Canadian Art