Vancouver artist Dana Irving’s stylized landscapes have been described as Emily Carr meets Dr. Seuss. She is inspired by the nature of the Pacific Northwest and is influenced by North American landscape painters of the 1930s and 40s. New works by Irving are on exhibit at Ian Tan Gallery.
Irving’s works focus on the drama of light and shade, the animation of trees and hills and the weather around them.
Dana Irving studied at Douglas College, Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver and at Victoria College of Art in Victoria. Her diverse background includes formal fine art, interior design, graphic design and photography.
Dana Irving’s website, here.
The Ian Tan Gallery exhibition page, here.
An excellent post on Emily Carr, by artist Linda Cote, here.
Canadian Art Junkie 
i was looking for a art project to make for my art class and the moment I saw this picture i knew i had to make this these pictures are amazing and the colors and the texture and the curves i just love this art.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well that’s a great idea! So glad you stopped by. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
LikeLike
*Love* her work! Thanks for sharing.
Alison
LikeLike
Those are so beautiful and whimsical. Thanks for showing them! I love the blend of the fantastic and realism.
LikeLike
Love the colors, whimsy and depth to the illustrations.
LikeLike
That’s a good point, about the depth. True.
LikeLike
Fantastic! You do find some amazing things 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks, this is one of my own personal favorites. I love her style and the color palette.
LikeLike
Reblogged this on atiqah sim and commented:
sooothing
LikeLike
Fascinating art work. Thanks for the introducing this artist.
LikeLike
The curviness of these images is very engaging.
LikeLike
I know what you mean. I love the curves of the pink tree configurations
LikeLike
superb
LikeLike
I agree, especially the colors.
LikeLike
Love the water waves. Such movement! I can see her illustrating children’s books.
LikeLike
Children’s books would definitely be a match, agree.
LikeLike
wonderful, I can really tell the images are inspired by Vancouver, what I beautiful interpretation of one of my favorite cities!
LikeLike
Even those of us who only visit once in a while can appreciate her take on Vancouver. So glad you enjoyed!
LikeLike
Love these.
LikeLike
Such whimsy combined with artistry. Love them too. Thanks.
LikeLike
Love it! Very playful and beautiful. The images made me think: “If I could take a walk inside them, it would be so cool!”
LikeLike
You’re right, it would be cool. Just like in storybooks or animations. Thanks for that.
LikeLike
Wow! Fabulous! Wow!
LikeLike
My sentiments, exactly.
LikeLike
I love how vivid these are, and somehow, deeply feminine.
LikeLike
Oh I love that observation. So true.
LikeLike