About the artist

Growing up on the edge of the Canadian Rockies, my winters were spent observing the gentle stillness of snow on trees as they creaked in the wind, and chasing adrenaline down mountainsides with skis strapped to my feet. My summers were spent with long winding roads ahead, the winds whispering promises of freedom and adventure; all the while with a canoe strapped to the top of our van. That canoe has been the vessel and home of many adventures. It has carried me through lake chains and rivers for weeks on end, has been the point from which I viewed expansive wilderness, and has been my painting desk on countless shorelines.

My paintings were my love letters to the world around me and they continue to be so. It was through these experiences that I gained a respect and admiration for nature that is prevalent through my work. I try to emulate the feeling of harmony and peace I can only feel when I am outdoors. Nature has always been my playground, my classroom, my greatest teacher and healer. 

Residing in Canmore, AB, the mountains stand strong around me, and the nearby prairie sky fills with wind and colour above. I couldn’t ask for a better studio. As an artist I reflect on my experiences of the outdoors and strive to show my appreciation the best way I know how; painting. Whether it be realistic watercolour studies of nature, to vibrant acrylic paintings that celebrate a life lived outdoors. It is my hope that you feel the love in my work; I hope it urges you to walk among the trees, sit beside gentle waters or gaze at towering mountains. Breathe, observe and connect. 

Libby Amber Pryor