Artists We Heart Ed. 36: Meet 11 New iCanvas Creators
More art means it’s easier than ever to discover art you love! Whether you want to add imagination or a conversation piece to your space, connecting new artists with art appreciators like you is one of the best parts of welcoming more creators to iCanvas’ creative community.
From charismatic skeletons to Japonisme-inspired cats to spirited minimalism, meet 11 new iCanvas artists who can help you add cosmic vibes, uplifting energy, and more kinds of moods to your atmosphere.
- Taralee Guild
- Rakesh Ray Choudhury
- Charlotte Bird
- Gareth Lucas
- Jody Lee
- Laura D Young
- Brigitte Balbinot
- Al Barizi
- Junaid Mortimer
- Debi Lee Mandel
- Nicole Collie
Keep scrolling to get to know the newest artists we’re proud to partner with. You might just discover some new art that can move you, spark conversation, or help tie a room together.
Taralee Guild
Vancouver artist Taralee Guild creates fine art paintings in two different styles. Her colorful, kaleidoscopic abstract forests serve as metaphors for cathedrals, and offer a way to bring some spiritual vibes to your space. Alternatively, she applies hyperrealism to classic cars and vintage Airstream trailers in prints full of shine and detail. Whether you’re looking to add some retro or psychedelic vibes to your space, we think her striking artwork is a great way to help achieve your goals.
Click here to see more of Taralee Guild’s work on iCanvas.
Rakesh Ray Choudhury
Based in Delhi, Rakesh Ray Choudhury creates figurative paintings full of curious details. Layered with various degrees of surrealism, each intriguing print is sure to prompt questions. From mysterious figures exploring substance and shadows to a mother fawning over her newborn produce, his eye-catching work offers some psychedelic feels. Making his artwork a great choice for someone hoping to create a thought-provoking atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Rakesh Ray Choudhury’s work on iCanvas.
Charlotte Bird
Charlotte Bird, based in Northern Ireland, creates digital artwork featuring fairies. Placing them in colorful little worlds that feel like childhood dreams, her enchanting prints offer a bit of magic. From quiet rests on flower petals to swimming with sea horses to killing time in a place between heaven and earth, the scenes range from ethereal to almost eerie. Making her art a great choice for fairy lovers, as well as someone looking to add some imagination to their space.
Click here to see more of Charlotte Bird’s work on iCanvas.
Gareth Lucas
Gareth Lucas has illustrated many books, all with the natural world at their center. Based in England, his colorful artwork carries on these motifs. From narwhal pals to penguin families to banjo playing beavers, his charming scenes offer playful vibes. If you’re an animal lover looking to bring a dose of whimsy to your space, we think their energizing prints are a great choice.
Click here to see more of Gareth Lucas’s work on iCanvas.
Jody Lee
Marrying shapes and color to capture unique characters in moments, UK artist Jody Lee’s graphic illustrations have an uplifting energy. From people singing and dancing to swinging and snacking, each print is full of fun. Making her artwork a great pick for someone looking to add a spirited dose of minimalism to your space.
Click here to see more of Jody Lee’s work on iCanvas.
Laura D Young
Growing up not too far from Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, artist Laura D Young has a deep love for wildlife and natural landscapes. She combines her fine art photography with digital textures to create a unique way to highlight the outdoors. Focusing on birds and flowers, her striking collection is a great choice for nature lovers hoping to add a dose of grace to their space.
Click here to see more of Laura D Young’s work on iCanvas.
Brigitte Balbinot
Based in South Florida, Brigitte Balbinot celebrates her heritage by spending time each year in her native country of Switzerland as well as a small village in northern Italy. The surrounding landscapes and her love of antique structures inspire her minimalist abstract creations. Full of texture, her oil and wax paintings are a great way to bring a sophisticated dose of nature to your space.
Click here to see more of Brigitte Balbinot’s work on iCanvas.
Al Barizi
Indonesian artist Al Barizi just wants to make art. Fusing cosmic elements and the extraordinary into everyday scenes, his artwork offers curious vibes. When not depicting scenes from dreams, he showcases animals in intimate portraits. From house cats to the king of the jungle, these dark and foliage-filled faces are a great choice for animal lovers.
Click here to see more of Al Barizi’s work on iCanvas.
Junaid Mortimer
Inspired by the romance between love and death, Junaid Mortimer features skeletons in surreal yet often uplifting scenes. Based in England, their mostly black and white collection offers a dose of surrealism. From palling around with skeletal pets and couples sharing swings to emotional depictions of “The Long Goodbye”, their prints range from sweet to somber. Making their artwork a great pick for someone looking to create a gothic yet charismatic atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Junaid Mortimer’s work on iCanvas.
Debi Lee Mandel
Always drawn to Japonisme and cats, artist Debi Lee Mandel mashes up these loves in her feline filled prints. Layered with Japanese influence, her lighthearted take on this classic style is a fun way to add some culture to your space. From relaxing with tea to battling a giant octopus, her playful prints offer a unique way for cat lovers to decorate their space.
Click here to see more of Debi Lee Mandel’s work on iCanvas.
Nicole Collie
Unsatisfied with how little time she was spending with her young son, Nicole Collie quit her “corporate” job to spend more time with him. This decision forced her to choose her dreams, and she soon opened her first art gallery. She started out with nude forms for shock value; knowing her conservative Bahamian parents wouldn’t be pleased. Today, her colorful abstract paintings are full of movement and detail. Making them a great choice for someone looking to create an intimate and curious atmosphere.
