Artists We Heart Ed. 58: Meet 9 New iCanvas Creators
More art means it’s easier than ever to discover art you love! Whether you want to feel inspired, tell a story, or transform 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 fashionable street art to dreamy animals to interesting object mosaics, meet 9 new artists who can help you add organic balance, inclusive vibes, and more types of energy to your space.
- Flooko
- Claire Westwood
- David Hinds
- Kayomi Harai
- Alyssa Banta
- ItsFunnyHowww
- Kristen Meyer
- Art By Choni
- Maria Overlay
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.
Flooko
Based in Canada, Flooko creates paintings of surreal cosmic scenes, mostly featuring astronauts relaxing, lost in thought, and going on journeys. Aiming to create adventures, he combines everyday activities with elements of unusual to catch eyes and provoke thoughts. From fishing in the stars to acid rain walks to clear headed skulls, we think his artwork can be an exciting way to design a dream-like atmosphere with intriguing vibes.
Click here to see more of Flooko’s work on iCanvas.
Claire Westwood
Based in England, Claire Westwood creates nature illustrations of forest animals and adventurous people in imaginative worlds full of wonder. Aiming to express a loose, emotional drama by working in layers to represent displacement, she uses dreamy colors to give each piece a magical appearance. From collages of trees to delicate foxes to golden woods, her prints captivate. Making her artwork an interesting way to create an ethereal and playful atmosphere. If her work looks familiar, you may have also seen her creations featured in Stylist Magazine, Which? Gardening Magazine, and Eurographics Puzzles.
Click here to see more of Claire Westwood’s work on iCanvas.
David Hinds
Based in Springfield, Illinois, David Hinds creates paintings of vivid landscapes, famous people, animal portraits, and other brightly colored scenes. Inspired by memories of growing up on a farm, he often incorporates barnyard critters and farmland displays in his pieces. From abstract cows to busy fishing boats to flower mosaics, his prints are eclectic. If you’re hoping to bring wild, whimsical, or religious vibes to your space, we think his artwork is a great way to achieve your goals.
Click here to see more of David Hinds’s work on iCanvas.
Kayomi Harai
Based in San Jose, California, Kayomi Harai creates paintings of kittens and puppies with big eyes, along with mythical creatures and other wild critters with expressive faces. Aiming to capture the personalities of the animals and emphasize their unspoken eloquence, she places them in everyday scenes to focus on their adorable nature and characteristics. From baby koalas to blue unicorns to bunny trios, we think her artwork can be a nice way to bring cute or playful vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Kayomi Harai’s work on iCanvas.
Alyssa Banta
Based in Austin, Texas, Alyssa Banta creates colorful digital typography of neurodivergent topics, showcasing them in a positive and playful light. Striving to give therapists a lighthearted way to celebrate their profession, many of her pieces contain uplifting sentiments along with informational phrases. From the ABCs of occupational therapy to uplifting ADHD posters to executive functioning charts, her prints are full of importance. Making her artwork a wonderful way to design an inclusive and inspirational atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Alyssa Banta’s work on iCanvas.
ItsFunnyHowww
Based in Montreal, Canada, ItsFunnyHowww creates digital illustrations of relaxed females, capital floral letters, abstract shapes and designs, and elements of nature. Aiming to showcase the beauty of inclusivity by featuring women of all shapes and colors, she hopes her prints can empower women and help them feel included and represented. From partners in crime to Barcelona balconies to cat ladies, we think her artwork can be a lovely way to bring warm tones or botanical vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of ItsFunnyHowww’s work on iCanvas.
Kristen Meyer
Based in New Haven, Kristen Meyer creates photography of objects arranged into mosaic designs, intricate collages, and geometric flat lay shapes. Inspired by nature and modern architecture, she hopes her work inspires others to “find beauty in the seemingly ordinary”. From balanced fruits to formulated flowers to graphic crackers, her prints are eye-catching. Making her artwork a unique way to create an organic atmosphere with balanced energy.
Click here to see more of Kristen Meyer’s work on iCanvas.
Art By Choni
Art By Choni creates mixed media collages featuring colorful street art, fun typography, and elements of fashion. A project from iCanvas artist Yvonne Coleman Burney, these works are inspired by her love of music, beauty, fine wine, graffiti, and the nostalgia she holds on to. As a visual storyteller, she says her work also derives from her “past, present and future emotions”. From phrases of resilience to blue diamond shoes to dripping lipstick, we think her artwork can be a stylish way to bring chic or urban vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Art By Choni’s work on iCanvas.
Maria Overlay
Based in Indiana, Maria Overlay creates nature photography of blossoming flowers, beautiful birds, fluttering butterflies, and other wildlife in action. Aiming to use Photoshop to create magical images, she amplifies the mesmerizing scenes she sees around her. From autumn crows to glowing dune grasses to sweet squirrels, her prints are dreamy. If you’re looking to create an ethereal atmosphere with calming vibes, we think her artwork can be an appealing way to accomplish your vision.
