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.
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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.
Well that’s a great idea! So glad you stopped by. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
*Love* her work! Thanks for sharing.
Alison
Those are so beautiful and whimsical. Thanks for showing them! I love the blend of the fantastic and realism.
Love the colors, whimsy and depth to the illustrations.
That’s a good point, about the depth. True.
[…] heritage of Canadian landscape painting. (You’ll see many examples on this blog, including Dana Irving, Steve Driscoll,and Ross Penhall, each of them unique.) Above: Low Tide, Thormamby Gap / Below: […]
Fantastic! You do find some amazing things 🙂
Thanks, this is one of my own personal favorites. I love her style and the color palette.
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sooothing
Fascinating art work. Thanks for the introducing this artist.
The curviness of these images is very engaging.
I know what you mean. I love the curves of the pink tree configurations
superb
I agree, especially the colors.
Love the water waves. Such movement! I can see her illustrating children’s books.
Children’s books would definitely be a match, agree.
wonderful, I can really tell the images are inspired by Vancouver, what I beautiful interpretation of one of my favorite cities!
Even those of us who only visit once in a while can appreciate her take on Vancouver. So glad you enjoyed!
Love these.
Such whimsy combined with artistry. Love them too. Thanks.
Love it! Very playful and beautiful. The images made me think: “If I could take a walk inside them, it would be so cool!”
You’re right, it would be cool. Just like in storybooks or animations. Thanks for that.
Wow! Fabulous! Wow!
My sentiments, exactly.
I love how vivid these are, and somehow, deeply feminine.
Oh I love that observation. So true.