Freshly Canadian
Who: Kimberly McCabe of Curiouser & Curiouser
Where: Amherst, Nova Scotia
What: This artist’s portfolio is a world of whimsical delights. Her work reflects an energetically busy style, with lots to look at in every layer. Her collages, like this one, are especially fun!
Who: Artist Terry Fenton
Where: Saskatoon
What: I knew before even reading the titles of his work that they were of Saskatchewan; those endless, unbroken skies can be found in few other places. What an amazing tribute to the prairie landscape, the beauty of which is often overlooked.
Who: Amanda Spicer of Primped Paperie
Where: Calgary
What: Floating high above the city — powered by pink bubblegum — or picking gingerbread cookies growing on trees, these wide-eyed girls and boys find themselves in scenarios right out of your childhood dreams. The Zodiac girls are especially adorable;”fierce yet gentle” Leo has got to be my favourite.
Who: Sally McCubbin, glass designer and artist
Where: Toronto
What: Her fantastic online gallery is divided into functional (pragmatic why-didn’t-I-think-of-that things), dysfunctional (quirky objects that comment on some of the world’s silliness — that’s a glass gun box, second row) and a series that looks at the “subtle but distinct” parallels between glass and graffiti art. Beautiful and fun.
Who: Valéry Goulet of valérydesignwrks
Where: Edmonton
What: A vibrant, often humorous, illustration style translates into unique wall decals, note cards and prints. Check out her sunshiny Etsy shop and these desktop wallpapers she’s graciously shared with us!
