9 Calgary based artists you need to follow on Instagram
Thanks to Instagram, IKEA art can finally become a thing of the past.
If you’re not sure what kind of styles you like or what local artists are up your alley, Instagram is your ultimate tool for discovery. To get you started here’s a list of Instagram’s finest local talent.
Ruralcreative
Creator of hand-painted signs and decor, Tiffany paints her art on reclaimed wood sourced from the local Calgary area. You can view her work Instagram and buy it on Etsy.
Kdboiart
One of the hippest artists in Calgary, Kyle’s nostalgia-with-a-twist style combines three-eyed Loony Toon characters with a skater punk theme. He is available for requests and has also been known to sketch up some epic tattoo pieces.
Elenabushan
Mural painter and overall city beautifyer, you can see Elena’s work sprinkled all across Calgary. Her paintings are also available to purchase or commission.
Kylaalty
More colour, less blah, Kyla’s landscapes are a burst of vibrancy. She deconstructs reality to create surreal mountain and seascapes just waiting to brighten up any apartment.
Deserepressey
Desere is an abstract artist and painting instructor located in central Calgary. Her work echoes nature using unique shapes and fun colours.
Taytayski
Tay is a freelance illustrator who sketches celebrities and animals. Her 90s inspired artwork is available for sale here.
Darrinpainter
Darrin’s artwork is scattered in private collections across Canada and New York. He is a high-achieving painter whose latest business venture is using Instagram as a digital studio for his work.
Idleworship
Nathan paints large-scale bohemian inspired masterpieces on wood. His style combines many cultural icons with blooming flowers, and connectivity.
Alisonphilpotts
An absolutely killer landscape painter who draws her inspiration from Southern British Columbia and Alberta. The result is awe-inspiring (and highly recognizable) mountainscapes that relate to your everyday life.
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