A person painting on a mountain trail with a view of mountain peaks and pine trees in the background.
An oil painting of a colorful mountain landscape with red and orange foliage, green fields, blue pine trees, and a blue sky with pink clouds.
Colorful impressionist painting of a dense forest with tall trees, green and orange leaves, and sunlight filtering through the branches.
A painted landscape of a coastline with orange rocky cliffs on the left, a small waterfall flowing into the ocean, and dense green pine trees on top of the cliffs. The ocean is calm with gentle waves, and the sky is partly cloudy with hues of blue an

Canadian Landscape Paintings by Dominik Modlinski

DOMINIK J. MODLINSKI

AFCA

A man wearing a hat and sunglasses paints outdoors near a mountain lake, with mountains and trees in the background.

Dominik painting plein air on the West Coast, Bella Coola, BC

Welcome to Painting Journeys — the creative world of Dominik Modlinski.

I create contemporary Canadian landscape paintings inspired by wilderness adventures across the Rockies, Yukon, High Arctic, and remote corners of the planet. My work celebrates the raw beauty of nature and the urgent need to preserve it.

Through bold colours and expressive brushwork, I capture glaciers, mountains, forests, and coastlines shaped by time, weather, and solitude. Every painting originates from the field — painted plein air on rugged trails, alpine summits, or Arctic tundra — then developed into large studio works that honour the landscapes that inspire me.

EXPLORE MY WORK

Discover a collection of large studio paintings shaped by years of immersive travel across some of the most remote and dramatic landscapes on Earth. These works are more than paintings; they are the result of countless days spent deep in the wild, where Dominik captures the quiet grandeur, soaring peaks, and infinite horizons that define his journeys.

Rooted in early training at the Ontario College of Art and enriched by decades of plein-air expeditions across the Canadian Rockies, the Yukon, Alaska, Antarctica, Patagonia, and beyond, Dominik’s paintings reflect a lifetime of adventure.

Within this gallery, you’ll find sweeping panoramas, dynamic light, and dramatic compositions that blend raw natural force with serene beauty. Whether you are a collector, a nature enthusiast, or someone seeking a moment of stillness, these paintings invite you to step into the wild places that continue to inspire Dominik’s artistic vision.

A painted landscape of a mountain lake at sunset with an island of evergreen trees, surrounding mountains, and a colorful sky with orange, pink, and purple clouds.
Vivid landscape painting of red and orange hills with dark green trees, set against blue and white mountains in the background.
A man standing next to a large colorful landscape painting of mountains, trees, and a river in an art studio.
A painting of a pond in a forest with tall trees, fallen logs, and green foliage reflected in the water.
A painted landscape of tall pine and aspen trees with orange and yellow leaves, set against snowy mountain peaks and a cloudy sky.
A person in outdoor gear setting up scientific equipment on a grassy hillside with mountain peaks and cloudy sky in the background.

What's Happening in 2026

Over the coming months, Dominik will be dedicating his studio practice to a major milestone project: a massive solo exhibition celebrating his 25th anniversary with CANADA HOUSE GALLERY in Banff. Opening September 19, 2026, the show will feature new large-scale works inspired by the Lake O’Hara region, the Rocky Mountains, and the iconic wilderness of Western and Northern Canada. Dominik will be sharing frequent work-in-progress updates, offering collectors a rare opportunity to reserve these significant compositions before the exhibition opens. This is a landmark show you won’t want to miss.

SHOW OPENS SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

'RIVER OF DREAMS' 48" x 72" oil on canvas

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It’s inspired by a stunning area in southern Alaska, near Glennallen. The piece explores the connection between different ecosystems: from the glacier-covered mountains above, to the river that flows down from them, and into the boreal forest below, home to so much wildlife.

LIMITED EDITION ART REPRODUCTION IS NOW AVAILABLE

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