Artists We Heart Ed. 42: Meet 12 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 fancy animals to colorful landscapes to surreal skeletons, meet 12 new artists who can help you add lighthearted humor, scenic captivation, refreshing boldness and more kinds of energy to your space.
- Jim Connelly
- Ashley Baxter
- Julia Vaihicheva
- Mimo Cadeaux
- Holly Putman
- Craig Palmer
- Tina van Dijk
- Daniel Gonzalez
- Carol A. Simmons
- Catherine Freshley
- Darryl Daniels
- Samira Yanushkova
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.
Jim Connelly
Jim Connelly’s fine art oil paintings of farm and cowboy life across the Southwest emphasizes rugged and natural beauty. Capturing bold motions and dramatic sunlight, his work has been featured on the cover of Southwest Art magazine, more than 100 books, and in leading art galleries. From scenic barns to roaming roosters to untamed bulls, his prints are sure to transport you to the wild west. Making his art a great way to create a sophisticated and rural atmosphere.
Ashley Baxter
Based in Oklahoma City, Ashley Baxter creates emotional illustrations and digital art of females with purposeful details. Striving to achieve “melancholic moods with touches of uplifting inspiration”, their expressive displays are meant to help people connect to the art and feel seen. From magical energy to delicate butterflies to the fierce Queen of Serpents, their prints are filled with powerful feelings. We think their artwork can help bring wistful yet encouraging vibes into your space.
While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can check out more of this artist’s work here.
Julia Vaihicheva
Julia Vaihicheva creates endearing illustrations of magical fairy tree houses in a variety of environments and seasons. Filled with intricate details, their artwork can help you dive into a unique and enchanting world. From a beachside oasis to an alluring forest to a delicious sweets factory, their prints can help add charming and fantastical feelings to your space.
Mimo Cadeaux
Mimo Cadeaux creates delightful graphic designs of animals filled with personality in endearing scenes and pastel colors. Inspired by the adorable and furry faces found in nature, their prints are sure to give off a charming appeal. If you’re looking to create a gentle and light-hearted atmosphere, we think their artwork is a lovely choice.
Holly Putman
Holly Putman creates artwork featuring silly animals in lavish outfits and scenes with nautical and old-fashioned elements. With comedy and conversation the two most important factors, be prepared to “raise a few eyebrows, laugh, or even be slightly disturbed” by their creations. From book-smart whales to fancied up foxes to Beatrice the bashful cow, their characters are sure to make you look twice. Making their artwork a unique way to add lighthearted and unusual vibes to your home.
Craig Palmer
Craig Palmer creates scenic nature and wildlife photography featuring animals and landscapes in different seasons. After spending years searching for views that few people have experienced and familiarizing himself with deer trails and unnamed Colorado peaks, he expresses his passion for the wilderness through his art. From mighty moose to rushing waterfalls to nighttime skies, his picturesque prints are sure to draw your attention. If you want to create a fresh and majestic atmosphere, we think his artwork is a stunning choice.
While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can find this artist’s work elsewhere online.
Tina van Dijk
Based in the Netherlands, Tina van Dijk creates watercolor paintings featuring ocean life and cosmic adventures. Ranging from minimalist illustrations to fully saturated scenes, their recurring subjects mainly include “whales, starry nights, and cute girls”. From coral reef explorations to magical mermaids to colorful narwhals, their prints can help spark your imagination. Their artwork can be a fun way to add endearing and majestic vibes to your space.
Daniel Gonzalez
Daniel Gonzalez creates intriguing art featuring surreal skeletons and the colorful Southwest landscape. With a “duty and privilege to put beautiful things into the world”, they create art to help them explore their Mexican Apache identity. From wild bulls to gentle horses to the delicate female nude form, their prints give off an alluring aesthetic, sure to add captivating and scenic vibes to your home.
Carol A. Simmons
Based in Texas, Carol A. Simmons creates vibrant acrylic paintings of people connecting, living, and celebrating life in colorful scenes. Inspired by personal experiences, observations, current events, cultural heritage, travel, music, and spirituality, her art is sure to fascinate you. From vivid mosaic faces to joyous dancing to stylish sweetgrass hats, her prints explore a range of personalities and emotions. For those looking to create an expressive and compelling atmosphere, we think her artwork is a nice choice.
Click here to see more of Carol A. Simmons’s work on iCanvas.
Catherine Freshley
Based in Portland, Oregon, Catherine Freshley creates colorful and captivating landscape paintings with magnificent skies overhead. Aiming to capture what a place feels like while allowing viewers to layer on their own memories and meanings, her main goal is to “make colorful art that makes people happy”. From fluffy clouds above back roads to distant looming storms to chilly winter sunrises, her prints showcase the beauty of nature. Making her art a great way to bring refreshing and relaxing vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Catherine Freshley’s work on iCanvas.
Darryl Daniels
Darryl Daniels creates vibrant paintings celebrating music in upbeat displays. Inspired by great musicians, design, and abstraction, his art fuses the “aesthetics of color, spatial, and figurative composition”, resulting in lively and eye-catching scenes. From groovy guitar players to rhythmic drummers to melodies on the street, his prints are sure to put you in a jazzy mood and can bring some bold and refreshing vibes to your home.
Click here to see more of Darryl Daniels’s work on iCanvas.
Samira Yanushkova
Samira Yanushkova creates eclectic watercolor paintings of captivating landscapes, city streets, vibrant florals, and intriguing abstractions. Ranging from detailed paintings to more obscure and thought-provoking pieces, their art showcases various subjects and places. From reflective rivers to vivid fruits to snowy trees, their prints capture the beauty of everyday life. Their artwork can give you a magnificent way to bring serene and scenic vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Samira Yanushkova’s work on iCanvas.