Previous Featured Artists
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Cait Bascom – Cattle Cait
Website: cattlecait.com
Social Media: Instagram
About: Cait Bascom is a self-taught artist and entrepreneur from Alberta, known for her vibrant and authentic Western art. Her work reflects the unbridled spirit of the Canadian West through bold colors and storytelling.

Tracy Burton – Tracy Burton Visual Artist
Website: burtonphotoart.com
Social Media: Facebook
About: Tracy Burton is a visual artist from Southern Alberta, known for her photography and mixed media works. Her art captures the essence of the land and its stories, reflecting a deep connection to her root

Jordon Bourgeault – JBo Airbrush
Website: jboairbrush.com
Social Media: Instagram, TikTok
About: Jordon Bourgeault is an award-winning airbrush artist specializing in high-detail, complex designs. His work showcases precision and creativity, embodying the unbridled spirit of artistic expression.

Shannon Ford – Shannon Ford Fine Art
Website: shannonfordfineart.com
Social Media: Facebook
About: Shannon Ford is a fine artist known for her detailed and emotive paintings. Her work delves into themes of identity and connection, reflecting the unbridled spirit of personal expression.

Delree Dumont – Delree’s Native Art Galleryt
Website: delreedumont.ca
Social Media: Facebook
Delree Dumont is a Cree artist from British Columbia, specializing in Indigenous art forms. Her intricate pieces honor her heritage and the unbridled spirit of Indigenous culture

Kelly Hofer – Photographer, Cinematographer, Fashion Engineer, Author
Website: kellyhofer.com
Social Media: Instagram
Kelly Hofer is a multidisciplinary artist and storyteller from Calgary, known for his innovative approach to visual arts. His work merges technology and creativity, embodying the unbridled spirit of innovation.

Renee Gould – Renee Gould Artworks
Website: reneegouldartworks.com
Social Media: Facebook
Renee Gould is an artist whose oil paintings encapsulate the stories, land, and people of Alberta. Her work reflects a deep connection to the prairie and its unbridled spirit,

Heather Gessell – Gazelle Fine Art
Website: gazellefineart.com
Social Media: Facebook
Heather Gessell is a visual artist whose work spans various mediums, capturing the beauty of the natural world. Her art embodies the unbridled spirit of nature and its untamed beauty.

Shannon Lawlor – Shannon Lawlor Fine Art
Website: shannonlawlor.com
Social Media: Facebook
Shannon Lawlor is a fine artist specializing in equine portraiture and Western themes. Her detailed artwork captures the essence of the Western lifestyle, reflecting its unbridled spirit

Karen McGonigal-Coe – Karen Coe Fine Arts
Website: karencoefinearts.com
Social Media: Facebook
Karen McGonigal-Coe is an artist whose work focuses on Western and wildlife themes. Her art reflects a deep appreciation for the natural world and its unbridled spirit.

Donna Murray – Custom Horse Hair and Wool Creations
Website: customhorsehairandwoolcreations.com
Social Media: Facebook
Donna Murray is a Southern Alberta artist specializing in horsehair hitching and wool creations. Her handcrafted pieces honor the traditions of the West, embodying its unbridled spirit

Neville Palmer – Reflective Eye Photography
Website: reflectiveeye.com
Social Media: Facebook
Neville Palmer is a commercial and editorial photographer whose work captures the essence of his subjects. His photography reflects a keen eye for detail and the unbridled spirit of his subjects.

Website: darcypresiloski.com
Social Media: Facebook
Darcy Presiloski is a Calgary-based artist known for her Western-themed artwork. Her pieces capture the raw energy and unbridled spirit of the Western lifestyle.

Janet Sippola
Website: janetsippola.com
Social Media: Facebook
Janet Sippola is a Nanton-based artist known for her Western-themed artwork. Her pieces capture the essence of the land and its unbridled spirit.

Kim Taylor – Kim Taylor Photography
Social Media: Instagram
Kim Taylor is a photographer specializing in Western and equine photography. Her work captures the beauty and unbridled spirit of the Western lifestyle.

Russell Thomas – Russell Thomas Art
Website: www.russellthomas.ca
Social Media: Facebook
Russell Thomas is an artist known for his Western-themed artwork. His pieces capture the essence of the Western lifestyle and its unbridled spirit.

Paul Van Ginkel
Website: paulvanginkel.com
Social Media: Facebook
Paul Van Ginkel is an artist whose work focuses on Western and wildlife themes. His art reflects a deep appreciation for nature and its unbridled spirit.

Michelle Vigeant – Michelle Vigeant Fine Art
Website: michellevigeant.com
Social Media: Facebook
Michelle Vigeant is a fine artist known for her detailed and emotive paintings. Her work delves into themes of identity and connection, reflecting the unbridled spirit of personal expression.

Jane Romanishko — Canadian Portrait and Figurative Artist
Website: www.janeromanishko.com
Jane Romanishko, PAC, was born in Russia in 1964 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, studying art history, painting and drawing in European traditions. Jane also holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture.

Whitney Thompson — Tattoo & Mixed Media Artist
Instagram: @coppertop_arts
Whitney Thompson is a tattoo artist from Okotoks Alberta.
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