Artists We Heart Ed. 5: Meet 11 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 60s scenes featuring fierce felines to calming nature and architecture photography, get to know these latest iCanvas artists who can add retro, earthy or zen vibes to your space.
- Lana Mathieson
- Art Cat Illustrated
- Jeff Friesen
- Estelle Barbet
- Martina Scott
- Bri Pippens
- Catherine G McElroy
- Chano Sánchez
- Marieke Bekke
- Mark MacLaren Johnson
- Roma Osowo
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.
Lana Mathieson
Combining her love for tartan fashion with a love for animals, Lana Mathieson creates drawings of sweet creatures with style. Often adorned with plaid accessories and outfits, her furry and feathered subjects are perfect for adding charming, rustic vibes to your walls. From bundled up farm animals to dapper wildlife, her work has the power to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Click here to see more of Lana Mathieson’s art on iCanvas.
Art Cat Illustrated
With a passion for 60s culture and fierce felines, Art Cat Illustrated creates digital art featuring hip colors, people, animals and atmospheres. At once stylish and contemplative, the groovy colors and vintage scenes prevalent in her work can help add retro vibes to any space — plus her recurring cat cameos are perfect for cat lovers everywhere.
Click here to see more of Art Cat Illustrated’s art on iCanvas.
Jeff Friesen
“It often takes a change of perception to see familiar things in a new way.” Photographer Jeff Friesen has a knack for shifting perspectives of the elements around us, from fallen leaves to architectural details to quirky toys. Unique vantage points, angles and lighting accompany his landscape photography, making it perfect for adding calming vibes to a room, while his tiny toy scenes burst with color and playfulness.
While no longer an iCanvas partner, this artist might have more work you can see online.
Estelle Barbet
Blending stark shadows and vivid, floral, and sometimes abstract elements, Estelle Barbet puts her own spin on classic portraiture. Often depicting strong, recognizable women, she paints them in a unique light that further accentuates their beauty and aura. Whether you want to celebrate female icons of the past or add stylish dimension to your walls, Estelle likely has a print for you.
Click here to see more of Estelle Barbet’s art on iCanvas.
Martina Scott
From well-known brands to sweet animals in curious situations, Martina Scott’s illustrations are designed to amuse the human brain. Combining traditional and digital techniques, her textured, humorous prints are perfect for animal lovers, foodies, or anyone who marches to the beat of their own drum.
Click here to see more of Martina Scott’s art on iCanvas.
Bri Pippens
Striving to explore the nuanced beauty and eccentricity of the human spirit, Bri Pippens creates vivid illustrations celebrating Black culture. From motivational typography to magical takes on natural hair, her work blends empowerment with themes of self-care, social justice, and deep bonds. Collected by the likes of Taraji P. Henson and Ava DuVernay, her creations have the power to inspire any space.
Click here to see more of Bri Pippens art on iCanvas.
Catherine G McElroy
“My hope [throughout life] is to never stop learning and to always be laughing.” Creating bright paintings spanning from hilarious to sweet and quirky, Catherine G McElroy’s work has the ability to do just that. Featuring cute and comedic animals in adventurous scenarios, her creations can fill any room with a bit of bubbly joy and mischief.
Click here to see more of Catherine G McElroy’s art on iCanvas.
Chano Sánchez
Capturing the unique atmospheres of places near and far, Chano Sánchez creates breathtaking travel and landscape photography. Attempting to freeze moments in time, the magic lighting and unique vantage points can remind you to stop and admire the beauty around you. “I understand photography as a living art, in which, [to] either immortalize a single moment or blend different moments into a single image…”
Click here to see more of Chano Sánchez’s art on iCanvas.
Marieke Bekke
“My way of painting is the same way I talk, write, move and think … Non-ruled and a bit messy.” Beginning with a photograph of a specific scene, Marieke Bekke then puts her own spin on it with colorful hues, blurred shapes and exaggerated lines. Often capturing themes of friendship and family, her resulting works can add both harmony and chaos to your space.
Click here to see more of Marieke Bekke’s art on iCanvas.
Mark MacLaren Johnson
With a passion for telling stories and connecting with people, Marc MacLaren Johnson captures authentic photographs of cultures and places all over the globe. “Each photograph is a story awash with truths of life — love, passion, place and experience.” The result is a rawness and depth capable of inspiring thought-provoking vibes and a sense of connectedness.
Click here to see more of Mark MacLaren Johnson’s art on iCanvas.
Roma Osowo
Blending bright colors and bold brush strokes, Roma Osowo creates vibrant abstracts exuding joy. Hoping to elevate spaces while expressing her strong faith in God, her work has the power to add positive energy to any wall. Whether you want to freshen up your home or create a pop of color in an unexpected place, Roma likely has a piece for you.
