Featured Artists of Vine Styles

"I was brought up in a lovely, little countryside village outside of Cambridge, England in the United Kingdom.

During my schooling I always loved everything and anything artistic and was lucky to be able to acquire some great education in these fields. As a child I always loved getting creative from drawing animals, to taking artistic courses with my mother and creating cartoons of my family members I began by taking art in the younger years at school which helped me explore and experiment and then continue on this path through the years.

After moving to Canada I came across the Milan art institute and decided to push my art to the next level and begin a career in the art industry.

I see the beauty in the simple things in life and bring this to the canvas. My work shows the power of positivity and hope breaking through the negative parts of life. I show optimism by painting nature which emulates growth and pure beauty.

My process brings together a mixture of inks, pens, acrylics and oils providing depth. Each step brings me such joy, from the fluidity of the inks, the structure of the pen, the transformation from the acrylics and the depth and colour the oils bring.

I have a huge passion for travel and have been lucky enough to travel the world with my husband where I collected inspiration and continue to do so.

Not only do I continue to travel for inspiration but I plan to continue to create pure, authentic art to bring you joy and happiness." - Eleanor Birch
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Learn more about Eleanor and her art by visiting: www.eleanorbirchart.com

Alex is a local abstract artist with a flair for bold, well-constructed colour palettes and elaborate compositions. Alex’s love for colour and working with acrylics as her chosen medium stems from her longstanding background as a magazine Fashion Editor.

This has enriched her talent and technique evident in her colour combinations, exquisite layering and spontaneous brush strokes. Her artwork evokes joy reflective of her positive and playful personality. Intuition and raw emotion make up the layers and texture in her artworks creating a visual delight for her clients to love and adore in their homes.

Working from her studio in West Hillhurst with the support of her family she aims to expand her creative journey. Alex’s artwork has attracted a large variety of clients across Canada, the United States and internationally. Swing by our store to view her colourful and eye catching pieces in our store!

Visit her online at www.alexhuntstudio.com

Victoria Zyluk

Calgary landscape artist, Victoria Zyluk, attributes her deep connection with the land to her early years on the family farm. Although having travelled throughout the world, she is constantly inspired by the magnificent Rocky Mountains and often meanders through the grounds of the beautiful Bow Valley Ranche.

During her teaching career she shared her artistic skills with her students and community serving on Art Councils. A current project is a plein air literary and art club for writers, poets, artists and photographers. Using watercolour, acrylic, ink or pastels, Victoria continues to expand her technique and media. Her work has appeared in several galleries and been selected for the Stampede Art Auction.

You can find more about Victoria at www.beyondart.online

Calgary based artist and designer, Kirsten Bollen, is known for her colourful and minimalist representations of nature in a signature circle. Exploring the great outdoors inspires much of her work, as she creates paintings that echo the colours and shapes found in nature to evoke an emotional response from others as they apply their own connection to the work. 

"Albertan through and through, Kirsten has lived in this province all her life. She was born and raised in small town, northern Alberta and moved to Edmonton to receive a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design at the University of Alberta, where she honed her skills in graphic design, painting, and drawing. After taking a break from art to follow a career in the public service in Calgary, the pandemic provided a gift of time, where she expressed her love for the rocky mountains through paint and developed a distinctly unique style."

To see more of Kirsten's work visit kirstenbollen.com

Scott Jackson

Scott Jackson is an evolving, self taught mixed media artist from Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. He is currently working mainly with pigmented inks, acrylics and resin on wood panels in a geometric/modern/contemporary style. In the fall of 2019, Scott launched his Art For Charity initiative, and to date has given away 50 pieces of his art to sponsors, who in exchange have made cash donations to registered local charities.

Scott's Art For Charity was even showcased during our Annual Multiple Sclerosis Fundraising Event! We are so thankful to Scott for the donated art pieces. We all loved the modern style and it fits so well in all of our households!

He is now working on charcoal and mixed medias of Celebrity portraits and caricatures.

See more of Scotts work by visiting his instagram: Scott Jackson