Canadian Artists

Inside these pages, readers meet five renowned Canadian artists whose paintings capture the country's diverse landscapes and cultural heritage. From Cornelius Kreighoff's vivid snapshots of 19th-century Quebec to Tom Thomson's dramatic depictions of the northern woods, each artist brings a unique perspective to Canadian art. The book also profiles west-coast impressionist Emily Carr, east-coast magic-realist Alex Colville, and celebrated Inuit printmaker Kenojuak Ashevak, weaving their life stories together with full-colour reproductions of their works. Designed for middle-grade readers, it provides an accessible overview of how these five creators have helped define Canada's visual identity.