Canadian Art Daily, L'Orignal, ON (2026)

06/20/2026

🖼️ Julia Veenstra. "Rambling Through". Acrylic on Canvas – 48" × 48".

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🍁 Julia Veenstra is a Canadian artist who works out of her studio, a converted garage, at her home on Beach Boulevard in Hamilton.

🎓 Julia obtained an Illustration Diploma from Sheridan College in 1986.

🎨 Julia has lived in four different countries, and brings the influences of each to her impressionistic representational, and lively style. Her work reflects the joy she sees in her surroundings, and so her medium of choice is acrylic as she enjoys the immediacy and the bright colours.

🖌️ Her many talents have seen her work with various organizations promoting and teaching art including the Hamilton Waterfront Trust, Wild Hope International and Rift Valley Academy in Kenya.

🏆 In the past few years, Julia’s work has highlighted here native Canada’s vivid landscapes, leading to nationwide recognition and a feature as the cover on the Royal Winter Fair.

🌎 Julia's work can be found in collections around the world.

06/19/2026

🖼️ Jason O'Brien - 'Fly Girl,' Medium: Digital painting - Procreate

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💻 www.jasonobrienartworks.com

🍁 Jason O'Brien is a Toronto-based visual artist celebrated for his soulful, emotionally resonant creations. Deeply inspired by Black-Afrocentric culture, fashion, and pop culture, O'Brien crafts empowering subjects that examine themes of resilience, identity, and personal strength.

💁🏾‍♀️ 'Fly Girl' is a visual celebration of Black female empowerment and creative energy—all at high vibrancy. The main character is a living, breathing masterpiece of self-expression. Her fashion is a bold, rhythmic design—a vibrant patchwork jacket in electric pinks, teals and yellows, with a gold chain and oversized round glasses. Cosmic crowns of shimmering, jewel-toned pink afro puffs sit against a cloud-filled sky, and delicate butterflies on her shoulders symbolize transformation and breaking barriers. With a stylized city skyline in the background, she unapologetically takes up her space, exuding the confidence of a woman who sees the whole world as her stage.

🎓 Working in both digital media and traditional acrylics, O'Brien has spent years establishing a prominent fine art practice in Toronto, using his work to bridge the gap between historic representation and contemporary style.

🎨 O’Brien’s style seamlessly merges digital illustration with a rich, painterly texture. Utilizing Procreate, he applies layers of light and color that mimic traditional glazes, resulting in works defined by bold color contrasts, heroic scale, and a focus on inner beauty.

🖌️ Alongside his digital masterpieces, Jason produces a popular collection of limited-edition giclée prints, hand-signed canvas reproductions, and customized lifestyle art products through his online gallery, ensuring his work is globally accessible.

🌎 O'Brien's evocative works are held in numerous private collections across North America and are frequently exhibited in community-focused galleries throughout Ontario.

06/18/2026

🖼️Doris McCarthy, "Georgian Bay from the Air," , 1966, oil on Masonite, 61 x 76.2 cm, Doris McCarthy Gallery, Scarborough.

🍁 Doris Jean McCarthy was a Canadian artist specializing in abstracted landscapes. She was born in Calgary, Alberta, on July 7, 1910 .

🎓 McCarthy attended the Ontario College of Art from 1926 to 1930, where she was awarded various scholarships and prizes. She became a teacher shortly thereafter and taught most frequently at Central Technical School in downtown Toronto from 1932 until she retired in 1972. In 1989, she graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a B.A in English.

🎨 She spent most of her life living and working in Scarborough (Toronto, Ontario). She travelled extensively and painted the landscapes of various countries, including: Costa Rica, Spain, Italy, Japan, India, England, and Ireland.

🖌️ McCarthy was nonetheless probably best known for her Canadian landscapes and her depictions of Arctic icebergs.

🌳 Doris McCarthy trail (named in her honour) in Toronto leads through Gates Gully or Bellamy Ravine Creek before hitting Lake Ontario and the side of the Scarborough Bluffs.

🌹 She died on November 25, 2010.

🌎 McCarthy's work has been exhibited and collected extensively in Canada and abroad, in both public and private art galleries, including the: National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, The Doris McCarthy Gallery at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and Wynick/Tuck Gallery.

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06/17/2026

🖼️ Norval Morrisseau, "Mother and Child", silkscreen, Prints & Graphic Art, 68 x 52 cm

🎨 Norval Morrisseau, CM (March 14, 1932 – December 4, 2007), also known as Copper Thunderbird, was an Canadian artist from the Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation. Known as the " of the North", Morrisseau created works depicting the legends of his people, the cultural and political tensions between native Canadian and European traditions, his existential struggles, and his deep spirituality and mysticism. His style is characterized by thick black outlines and bright colors. He founded the Woodlands School of Canadian art and was a prominent member of the “Indian Group of Seven”.

🦅 In accordance with Anishnaabe tradition, he was raised by his maternal grandparents. His grandfather, Moses Potan Nanakonagos, a shaman, taught him the traditions and legends of his people. His grandmother, Grace Theresa Potan Nanakonagos, was a devout Catholic and from her he learned the tenets of Christianity. The contrast between these two religious traditions became an important factor in his intellectual and artistic development. At the age of six, Morrisseau was sent to a Catholic residential school, where students were educated in the European tradition, native culture was repressed, and the use of native language was forbidden. After two years he returned home and started attending a local community school.

🎖️In 1978, Morrisseau was made a Member of the Order of Canada. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

🌹He died of cardiac arrest—complications arising from Parkinson's disease on December 4, 2007 in Toronto General Hospital.

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06/16/2026

🖼️ Mike Svob. "South Shore Nova Scotia", 12 x 16, Acrylic on canvas

🏷️ Available Contact the artist for all inquiries.

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💻 www.mikesvob.com

🍁Born in Ontario, Mike SVob is a Canadian artist who now resides in White Rock, B.C.

🎓 Mike pursued his education at the University of Western Ontario.

🎂 Since 1982, Mike has been a full-time artist and teacher, celebrating his 40th year as a professional artist in 2022.

🎨 Mike's artistry encompasses watercolors, acrylics, and oils, with an impressionist style characterized by bold, vibrant colors.

🖌️ As an award-winning artist and popular workshop instructor, Mike believes in sharing his knowledge with collectors, fellow artists, and students to benefit everyone.

📚 Mike's paintings and teaching techniques have been featured in numerous art books and publications.

🏆 He is a former president of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a Senior (SFCA) member of the society.

🧳 Mike's love for art, history, and travel continually inspires diverse subjects for his work.

🧑🏻‍🎨 Mike says: “I have always been deeply moved by the colourful patterns and subtle shades of light upon the landscape. The warm sparkle of fresh snow in a cool brilliant winter light or the patterns made by trees dancing in the wind, the soft ghostly lost edges from water falling and splashing on rocks. To be at once both aware of reality and intrigued by the fanciful possibilities. As an artist I try to capture the essence of the moment, distill out what is unnecessary and add my twist so the viewer is left with an impression of the landscape that will endure through time.”

🌎 To date, Mike has participated in over 75 exhibitions and created 25 large-scale murals and installations. His paintings can be found in various private and corporate collections worldwide.

06/15/2026

🖼️ Paul Peel. "Luxembourg Gardens, Paris". 1890. Oil on wood. 25.7 × 35.3 cm. Gift of Mary Wrinch Reid, Toronto, 1954. Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto, ON)
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🎨 Paul Peel (7 November 1860 – 3 October 1892) was a Canadian academic painter. Having won a medal at the 1890 Paris Salon, he became one of the first Canadian artists to receive international recognition in his lifetime
🍁 Peel was born in London, Ontario, and received his art training from his father from a young age. Later he studied under William Lees Judson and at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under Thomas Eakins. He later moved to Paris, France where he received art instruction at the École des Beaux-Arts under Jean-Léon Gérôme and at the Académie Julian under Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, Henri Doucet and Jules Lefebvre.
🌎 Peel traveled widely in Canada and in Europe, exhibiting as a member of the Ontario Society of Artists and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. He also exhibited at international shows like the Paris Salon, where he won a bronze medal in 1890 for his painting After the Bath.
👨🏻‍🎨 He was known for his often sentimental n**es and for his pictures of children; he was among the first Canadian painters to explore the n**e as a subject.
🌹 He contracted a lung infection and died in his sleep, in Paris, France, at the age of 31.
🏡 His childhood home is one of the many attractions at the Fanshawe Pioneer Village in London, Ontario.

06/14/2026

🖼️ Yangyang Pan, "Sweet Summer", 2023, Oil on Canvas, 48 × 36 in

🏷️ Available for purchase, contact the artist directly for all inquiries

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💻 www.yangyangpan.com

🍁🇨🇳 Yangyang Pan was born in China in 1976, and immigrated to Canada in 2006. She now calls Stouffville, ON,home.

🎓Pan obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998, followed by her Master of Fine Arts degree in 2002 from the renowned Sichuan Fine Arts Institute situated in Chongqing, China. After her academic pursuit, she took on a teaching role at the same institute, continuing until 2006 when she moved to Canada.

🎨 Yangyang's work is a vibrant blend of East and West, echoing her personal and cultural experiences. Rooted in Oriental culture, she creates an abstract visual language that marries natural optical cues with deep-seated emotion, resulting in a spirited spontaneity that is distinctly hers.

🪷 Pan's artistry, deeply influenced by her love for flora and gardens, is only the inception of her creative exploration. She perceives nature as synergistic with action painting, serving as a pathway to artistic liberation. Her inspiration stems from esteemed artists such as Willem de Kooning, Joan Mitchell, and Philip Guston, resulting in her work fluctuating between gentle, identifiable floral arrangements and bold, vigorous, wholly abstract masterpieces.

🏆 Pan's extensive portfolio has been acknowledged with a series of awards and grants that highlight her talent and dedication in the field of visual arts. Most recently, she was honored with the Visual Artists Creation Projects Grant by the Ontario Arts Council in 2020. She also received the Exhibition Assistant Award from the same prestigious organization in both 2019 and 2010.

🌎 Yangyang's work has graced galleries across Canada, US, Italy, and China. She's been commissioned by big names like Apple, Amour Vert, Holt Renfrew, and Anthropologie, and her work features in numerous private, public, and corporate collections worldwide.
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06/13/2026

🖼️ Dimitri Sirenko, 'Swimming'

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💻 www.dimitriartist.com

🍁 Dimitri Sirenko is a Ukraine-born, Vancouver-based fine artist whose bold, evocative works traverse themes of emotion, conflict, and humanity. Having nurtured a passion for visual arts since childhood, Dimitri draws from his diverse experiences, cultural shifts, and professional background to create impactful narratives on canvas.

🎓 Dimitri’s artistic evolution began in Ukraine, took root in Canada, and expanded through formal studies at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. After graduating with a major in Media Arts (specializing in 3D animation), Dimitri developed his career within the video game and animation industry. Over a decade, he worked his way up to Art Director, contributing to projects such as the iconic Halo series.

🎨 His artistic style merges traditional and contemporary practices. Dimitri embraces oil and acrylic mediums, delivering dramatic, textural works that reflect his fascination with storytelling. His design approach is informed by fantasy, sci-fi, and digital concepts—remnants of his background in animation and video games.

🏆Dimitri has participated in and triumphed at numerous live art competitions, cementing his name in the fine art scene. Most notably, he won the 2018 Art Battle National Championship, marking his successful transition into traditional fine art as a primary creative outlet.

🌎 Dimitri's stunning works have found homes in private collections and exhibitions worldwide, showcasing his ability to captivate a global audience with his expressive artistry.

06/12/2026

🖼️ Tom Thomson. "Artist’s Camp, Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park", 1915. Oil on wood. 21.9 x 27.2 cm. Thomson Collection, Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto, ON).
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🎨 Thomas John Thomson was born on August 5th, 1877 in Claremont Ontario.
🍁Tom Thomson was not a member of the Group of Seven, although he was closely associated with the artists in the group before he died.
👨‍🎨 When Thomson took his first visit to Algonquin Park in 1912, he fell in love with the beauty of the nature around him. He began to paint scenes from the park, and would often disappear for days into the park to paint a beautiful scene he had found. He produced many small oil sketches in the park, as they were easy to carry around; many of these sketches can still be seen at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
🛶 On July 8, 1917, Thomson disappeared during a canoeing trip on Canoe Lake. His upturned canoe was spotted later in the afternoon, and his body was discovered in the lake eight days later. It was noted that he had a four-inch cut on his right temple and had bled from his right ear. The cause of death was officially determined to be "accidental drowning".
🖌️ During his life he sold few paintings, however those he did sell paved the way for future exhibitions after his death. One such exhibition in London England helped to bring international attention to Thomson’s work. Today his work continues to grow even more valuable; in 2002 the National Gallery of Canada had a major exhibition of his work.

06/11/2026

🖼️ William Blair Bruce. "Open Air Studio (The Etcher)". 1889. Oil on canvas. 73 cm x 92 cm. Nationalmuseum (Stolkhom, Sweden)

🍁 William Blair Bruce, hailed as one of Hamilton Ontario's most exceptional painters, came into this world on October 10th, 1859.

🎓 Bruce started studying law in his youth at the Hamilton Collegiate Institute, but eventually changed course and began working as a mechanical draftsman at his father's writing institute.

🎨 He was one of the first Canadian Impressionists. In the 1880s, he relocated to France, where he trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, eventually becoming a part of the world-renowned Giverny artist community. Bruce's artwork was influenced by Impressionism and his subjects often included landscapes, seascapes and figures.

🏆 He became an associate and then a full member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and won numerous accolades for his work, both nationally and internationally. Some of his most famous works include "Morning Glories", "Meditation", and "The Phantom Hunter"

🌹Bruce died on November 27th, 1906, in Stockholm, Sweden, at the age of 47.

🏛️ Following his death at the age of 47, Bruce's family bestowed a substantial collection of his works to the City of Hamilton with the proviso that a permanent gallery be built.

🌎William Blair Bruce's artwork can now be found in several renowned Canadian galleries including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. His artwork is also exhibited in several American institutions and internationally, in museums such as the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo.

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