Artists to Know: 10 Female Artists We Think You’ll Like
Since 2018, we’ve been proudly supporting the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ initiative to increase representation and awareness of female artists. Continuously inspired by their year-long #5WomenArtists campaign, we’re keeping the conversation going by once again featuring women artists throughout Women’s History Month. We hope you’ll discover a new favorite female creator (or five).
From playful storytellers to nature explorers, these 10 female artists hope to give off feelings of magic, introspection, empowerment, and more through their work. With subjects ranging from imaginative worlds to captivating portraiture to wild animals, these creators bring in a vast array of styles.
Whether you’re into travel photography, mythical creatures, whimsical females, or touches of unusual energy, the work from these 10 women artists is a mix of boldly curious and delightfully charming. Keep scrolling to meet just a few of the many female artists we’re proud to partner with.
1. Lori Earley
Lori Earley’s goal as an artist is to “make the usual unusual, accentuating and distorting everything, laced with an eerie, clandestine unique atmosphere.” Her portraiture of stylized, elongated subjects and dramatic lighting of the Baroque period evokes an odd yet captivating energy. With her subjects’ long necks, large eyes, and touches of darkness, she brings us into the unfamiliar. From caterpillar dreams to a black-eyed Susan to a scene right before the rain, we think her artwork can be a great way to create an introspective and curious atmosphere. If her strange portraits look familiar, you may have seen her work featured in The New York Post, Home and Garden Magazine, Beautiful Bizarre, and NYArts Magazine.
Click here to see more of Lori Earley’s art on iCanvas.
2. Amy Brown
Residing in the Pacific Northwest along with various annoying house goblins and garden trolls, Amy Brown’s fantasy creations are meant to spark feelings of joy. Hoping to create images that “inspire others to create, make people happy, and generally brighten your mood”, her collection features watercolors, mixed media art, and drawings of faeries, dragons, and other mythical creatures. From pumpkin queens to pixie gossip to woodland guardians, her prints provide a sense of wonder and imagination. Making her artwork a nice way to add magical and charming vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Amy Brown’s art on iCanvas.
3. Lindsey Dahl
Michigan artist Lindsey Dahl’s paintings of wild animals, bright flowers, and other outdoor scenes are full of energizing colors and textures. Influenced by her personal experience with animals and inspired by “the beautiful yet brutal, hilarious and heartbreaking ways of nature”, she flows between realistic aspects and abstraction to encourage the viewer to look deeper into the canvas. From pink squirrels to golden trees to sky blue bees, her artwork gives off bold and expressive energy.
Click here to see more of Lindsey Dahl’s art on iCanvas.
4. Bethany Young
Bethany Young’s photographs showcase ocean views, cityscapes, retro signs, architecture, and more. Taking inspiration from traveling and exploring new cultures, she captures nature and interesting scenes around North America and Europe. Often taking photos while on evening drives or other exciting explorations, she gains joy from her art “bringing smiles to other’s faces”. From Brooklyn subways to Hawaiian sunsets to Roman roads, we think her artwork can be a wonderful way to add adventurous or scenic vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Bethany Young’s art on iCanvas.
5. Lisa Finch
Based outside of Toronto, Lisa Finch’s paintings feature nostalgic and eccentric imagery of women wearing vintage outfits in colorful interiors and nature, surrounded by animal friends. Inspired by fond childhood memories of summers at the family cottage and her passion for animals, books, and sparkly things, she “paints scenes close to her heart with a touch of whimsy”. From afternoon strollers to pink sand castles to afternoons in Africa, her prints evoke an amusing energy. Making her artwork a unique way to create a stylishly fun atmosphere with a dose of adventure.
Click here to see more of Lisa Finch’s art on iCanvas.
6. Gigi Chen
Touching on family, belonging, safety, and love, New Yorker Gigi Chen’s photorealistic paintings feature animals in scenes full of whimsical details and neon elements. Both overwhelmed and fascinated by nature, she adds artificial light sources in her scenes to “reimagine and expand the kinds of stories I could tell and broaden how I could convey personal messages.” From rescue missions to dreams come true to homes away from home, her prints pull you into dreamy settings. If you’re looking to create a magical and eye-catching atmosphere, we think her artwork can be a lovely way to achieve your goals.
Click here to see more of Gigi Chen’s art on iCanvas.
7. Stéphanie Bouw
Based in Brussels, Stéphanie Bouw takes inspiration from Asian culture and aesthetics to create paintings of elegant females, big-eyed characters, and adorable animals. With an enjoyment for playing around with various styles and techniques, she mixes together her love of things like “fashion, beauty, kawaii, fairy tale characters, cute little creatures, and a little magic”. From kimono roses to pink cats to spider queens, we think her cultural prints give off cute and whimsical vibes.
Click here to see more of Stéphanie Bouw’s art on iCanvas.
8. Tian Harris
California artist Tian Harris began her art journey as a child drawing dolls with her skin tone because they didn’t have many representing her – ever since, she focuses on creating art that “reflects the many gorgeous shades of melanin”. Creating bold illustrations of faceless Black women with inspirational typography, diverse body shapes, and fashionable outfits, she wants viewers to see themselves in her pieces and to “identify with them in some way”. From sista squads to natural hair to women’s unity, her artwork provides an empowering and stylish feeling.
Click here to see more of Tian Harris’ art on iCanvas.
9. Emily Hare
Based in Nottingham, UK, Emily Hare loves to create “her own worlds filled with wonderful creatures and magical beings.” Her watercolor paintings of cute and creepy creatures incorporate touches of delight, curiosity, and imagination, predominantly inspired by folklore, fairytales, and nature. Having published five of her own books featuring her illustrations, her storytelling shines through in her creations. From cave dwellers to hazel tree caterpillars to purple-tongued fangles, we think her artwork can be a fun way to add whimsical, endearing vibes to your space.
While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can check out more of this artist’s work here.
10. Olga Masevich
Exaggerating on shapes and proportions, Chicago artist Olga Masevich creates art that’s “female inspired and centric”. Focusing on digital illustrations of female figures, she incorporates elements of nature, eye-catching patterns, and bright color schemes with a playful aesthetic. From Paris vibes to moody cowgirls to fashion squares, her prints are full of feel-good energy. If you’re hoping to create a stylish atmosphere with minimalist vibes, we think her artwork can be a delightful way to fulfill your vision.
Click here to see more of Olga Masevich’s art on iCanvas.
For years, the foundation of iCanvas has been rooted in making art accessible to all. While gender inequity continues to create barriers in the arts, we are proud to do our part to represent a multitude of female artists creating incredible work. Support women creatives this month and beyond by learning more about our artists and shop more art by women artists.