About my Art: My work is influenced by time spent in nature and an affinity for all wildlife. I have found my heart, home, and inspiration in Canmore. I alternate between photorealistic watercolour paintings and whimsical ink pen and watercolour illustrations, both of which bring me immense joy to create. I enjoy learning about and experimenting with different media including ink, acrylic, watercolour, ink pen, and different painting surfaces. My favorite subjects are all the wonderful creatures I have met in the mountains, prairies, and beneath the sea. My art is a window into the magical way I see the world and every soul we share our planet with.

Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. - Mary Oliver “Sometimes”

About me: I grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan where I used to splash through sloughs in rubber boots, peek into blackbird nests, and paint animals on rocks with Acrylic paints. I put down my paintbrushes to study Geology after highschool. Geological fieldwork took me deep into the wilderness of northern Saskatchewan, northwestern Ontario, and Manitoba. My career brought me to Calgary, Alberta in 2002 where I worked full time as a Geologist until I left my job in 2013 to travel the world. I returned from my travels with a fresh perspective, started my own Geological Consulting business, and soon followed my heart to Canmore in the fall of 2016. I rediscovered the joy of art in 2019 when I purchased my first 12 colour watercolour pan set and began painting regularly, following art tutorials online, and attending classes at Arts Place in Canmore. I have no formal art education but have learned from many generous artists.When I am not painting I love to hike, scramble up mountains, camp in the backcountry, ski, travel, and scuba dive. Wherever I go, I try to spend time immersed in nature which always fills me with a sense of wonder and amazement.You can see more of my work and follow my journey on:

• Website: www.naomiwiebeart.com

• Instagram: @creative.naom