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The Unbridled Spirits Project

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Delree Dumont – Delree’s Native Art Gallery

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

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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

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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.

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Donna Murray – Custom Horse Hair and Wool Creations

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kim Taylor – Kim Taylor Photography

Kim Taylor is a photographer specializing in Western and equine photography. Her work captures the beauty and unbridled spirit of the Western lifestyle.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jane Romanishko — Canadian Portrait and Figurative Artist

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.

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Whitney Thompson — Tattoo & Mixed Media Artist

Instagram: @coppertop_arts

Whitney Thompson is a Canadian artist and creative entrepreneur with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. Working across tattooing, drawing and public art, her distinctive style blends realism, vintage influences, nature and a touch of the unconventional. At the heart of Whitney’s work is a love of craftsmanship, individuality and the power of art to tell a story.

Are You an Alberta Artist?

The Featured Artists program celebrates creators whose work reflects the beauty and spirit of Alberta. If you'd like to be considered for a future artist card, we'd love to see your work and learn more about your story. Please reach out to apply.

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