Artists We Heart Ed. 157: 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 intuitive abstracts to serene trees to vibrant still lifes, meet 11 new artists who can help you add urban texture, expressive intrigue, and more kinds of energy to your space.
- Pretty Painter
- Maluda
- Gertie Young
- Harry Richards
- Sylvie Lauzon
- Kartika Paramita
- Heidi Clawson
- Katrin Schwindenhammer
- Shani Wray-Jenkins
- Tamara Jare
- Sean Parrish
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.
Pretty Painter | Retro Artist
Based in Sydney, Australia, Pretty Painter creates acrylic paintings, gouache, watercolors, and oil paintings of food, fashion accessories, vintage cars, and more. Inspired by contrasting elements like sunlight and shadows, 1970s photography, intriguing compositions, stillness, and feelings of nostalgia, she has always admired the style and design of earlier eras.
From delicate bathtub dips to morning coffee bliss to unwinding in luxury, we think her artwork can be a wonderful way to create a retro yet trendy atmosphere. If her art looks familiar, you may have seen her art featured on Apartment Therapy, The Interiors Addict, and Style Curator.
Click here to see more of Pretty Painter’s work on iCanvas.
Maluda | Geometric Abstract Artist
Dublin, Ireland-based artist Maluda creates mixed media art, digital art, collage art, drawings, and acrylics of geometric abstracts and colorblock creations, some influenced by Matisse. Inspired by the interplay between object and space, she explores themes of “belonging in unfamiliar places”.
From cosmic equilibriums to colorful constructs to linked synergy, we think her artwork can be a great way to create a sophisticated and eye-catching atmosphere. If you recognize her intriguing prints, you may have seen her art featured in Flow, Uppercase, and Origin magazines.
Click here to see more of Maluda’s work on iCanvas.
Gertie Young | Whimsical Nature Artist
Based in London, Gertie Young creates Limited Edition mixed media art of whimsical scenes with flowers, food, and nature. Inspired by memories, dreams, feelings, reflections, and ideas from nature, she mixes tougher opposite ideas like: “the near and far, natural and man-made, mundane and celestial, and personal and global”.
From tea with nana to bento boxes to giant hogweeds, we think her artwork can be a nice way to create a dreamy and joyful atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Gertie Young’s work on iCanvas.
Harry Richards | Digital Poster Artist
UK-based artist Harry Richards creates digital art of typographic posters with positive phrases and intriguing words. Inspired by ideas from the everyday, science, history, film, literature, and world culture, he takes design influence from the Swiss-style posters of the 1950s and ‘60s.
From black rain to black and red portals to safety in numbers, we think his artwork can be an interesting way to create a minimalist atmosphere with retro vibes.
Click here to see more of Harry Richards’ work on iCanvas.
Sylvie Lauzon | Intuitive Abstract Artist
Based in Montréal, Canada, Sylvie Lauzon creates acrylics, charcoal art, digital art, and mixed media art of intuitive abstracts with a mix of colors. While she’s inspired by her own work rather than anything external, her creativity and energy come from the world around her.
From orange sorbet to miles of pink life to promises of rain, we think her artwork can be a lovely way to create an expressive and intriguing atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Sylvie Lauzon’s work on iCanvas.
Kartika Paramita | Landscape & Still Life Artist
Indonesia-based artist Kartika Paramita creates digital art, gouache, colored pencil art, watercolors, and acrylic paintings of blooming landscapes, food still lifes, colorful flowers, and more. Inspired by songs, places she’s traveled to and motivation quotes, her “inner child” sparks her desire to create beautiful art.
From boats in Croatia to suburban houses to blissful mountains, we think her artwork can be a beautiful way to create a colorful and cheerful atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Kartika Paramita’s work on iCanvas.
Heidi Clawson | Semi-Abstract Landscape Artist
Based in Lincolnshire, UK, Heidi Clawson creates mixed media art of semi-abstract landscapes in soft hues. Inspired by the sky, the sea, wild landscapes, colors, and textures found in nature, she takes note of everything around her from the “color of the clouds to the flotsam and jetsam in a beach”.
From harbor walls to troubled skies to winter fields, we think her artwork can be a great way to create a serene and refreshing atmosphere. If her scenic prints are recognizable, you may have seen her work featured in The Artist Magazine or you may have seen her as a featured artist on Artfully Walls and Whistlefish Gallery.
Click here to see more of Heidi Clawson’s work on iCanvas.
Katrin Schwindenhammer | Expressive Abstract Artist
Castellon, Spain-based artist Katrin Schwindenhammer creates Limited Edition acrylic paintings of textured and eye-catching abstracts. Inspired by the structures that people bring with them and react to in social interaction, her art is developed out of the “creative process through constant communication with the work”.
Ranging from blues to pinks to black and white, we think her artwork can be an interesting way to create an expressive and edgy atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Katrin Schwindenhammer’s work on iCanvas.
Shani Wray-Jenkins | Tree & Nature Artist
Based in Lincolnshire, England, Shani Wray-Jenkins creates acrylic paintings, chalk art, charcoal art, and mixed media art of blossoming trees, scenic landscapes, and abstract nature. Inspired by the colors, textures, and shapes found in nature or in her imagination, she paints intuitively, allowing the painting to develop over many layers until it begins to speak to her.
From fields of gold to tangerine skies to September songs, we think her artwork can be a lovely way to create a serene and layered atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Shani Wray-Jenkins’ work on iCanvas.
Tamara Jare | Vibrant Scenic Artist
Ljubljana, Slovenia-based artist Tamara Jare creates drawings, mixed media art, oil paintings, and watercolors featuring vibrant still lifes of flowers, women, scenic views, and more. While she’s inspired by the colors of the world, light pouring over landscape, and nature and travels, she claims her biggest inspiration is always “the people”.
From Japanese gardens to art studio windows to rainy day bouquets, we think her artwork can be a wonderful way to create an energizing atmosphere with contemporary appeal. If you recognize her stunning creations, you may have seen her work featured in prestigious collections and platforms such as Guggenheim, Christie’s, and Sotheby’s.
Click here to see more of Tamara Jare’s work on iCanvas.
Sean Parrish | Textured Abstract Artist
Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Sean Parrish creates acrylics, charcoal art, pastels, collage art, mixed media art of layered abstracts. While he’s inspired by mythology, stories, and folklore, he’s mostly inspired by paying close attention to surfaces, architectures, forms and textures.
From sandy shores to terraforms to moonlight, we think his artwork can be a great way to create a textured atmosphere with urban energy.
