Fine Artist & Illustrator
About the Artist
Karly Ireland is an illustrative artist that specializes in painting, design and background art for animation and book illustration. Originally from the quaint fishing village of Fox Point, Nova Scotia, she spent 8 years studying Animation in Toronto. Karly completed her Animation Diploma at Max The Mutt Animation School in 2010 and since then has been a full time artist with projects such as The Wild Kratts Series (PBS/Netflix) Pound Puppies (Hasbro), Fugget About It (9story Entertainment), Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (Fred Roger’s Company, PBS), Pirate’s Passage (CBC) as well as freelance illustrating children's books and video game design. Having a career that was for the most part all digitally based, she followed her dream of moving to the Rocky Mountains to be a landscape painter and work for one of the local art galleries located in Jasper Alberta. Karly spent the next ten years working for Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Jasper and became a valued member of the Jasper Artists Guild and Gallery. In 2018 Karly began teaching art classes for both galleries and started her own side business teaching acrylic and watercolor painting classes. Karly now resides in the town of Valemount B.C and is excited to be offering fine art classes in both Jasper National Park and the surrounding Robson Valley Area.
Original Paintings
Living in the Canadian Rockies for most of my life I have always been moved by mountains, water and wildlife. Below is a collection of my most recent works, most are acrylic on canvas and I also enjoy working in watercolours. Currently I am represented by the Jasper Artists Guild Gallery, Tekarra Colour Lab, Friends of Jasper Tourism Center, The Hinton Art Club and the Valemount Tourism Center.
Digital Illustration
I have been working in the digital art medium for over a decade. I like to use this medium for book illustration, graphic design, animation and have even printed a series of limited edition reproductions of canvas or paper. The end result is a perfectly vectorized image that can be applied to print making, clothing design, web design or art for your home.
Background Painting
for Animation - Wild Kratts Series
Background Painting for Animation
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Watercolour and Ink
Hiking, fishing, skiing are some of my favourite hobbies and I always keep a sketchbook handy to capture the moment. Watercolour is an amazing medium to travel with as it is light and portable. Somtimes these quick sketches later become reference for larger more finished works.
Painting Classes and Events
I beleive that everyone should be able to express themselves through art .
For the past eight years I have been instructing painting classes. What started out as a fun activity for friends soon became its own mini side business. Art classes are for all ages and can be tailored to your events needs. If you would like to book a session with me for your group please get in contact with me directly.