Dominik J. Modlinski — Canadian Landscape Painter
Meet the Artist
As a Canadian landscape painter, I draw inspiration from the beauty of wilderness areas. Working in the plein air tradition, I immerse myself in remote landscapes—from the wild expanses of the Yukon to the rugged peaks of the Rockies and the sweeping vistas of West Coast, where the energy of nature drives both my brushwork and experimentation.
These direct experiences with nature shape my studio practice, guiding me to paint not just what I saw, but what I felt in the wilderness.
My paintings are both a celebration of these pristine places and a reminder of their fragility in the face of climate change and human impact. Through my work, I hope to stir a sense of wonder, foster a deeper connection to the natural world, and inspire a shared commitment to protecting it for future generations.
Painting the world, one remote landscape at a time.
←The story begins with adventure
Upcoming Exhibition
Lake O’Hara and the High Country: A Painter’s Journey
Celebrating 25 Years with Canada House Gallery, Banff
Opening September 19, 2026
I'm excited to announce my upcoming solo exhibition celebrating 25 years of representation with Canada House Gallery in Banff. This new collection features major paintings inspired by Lake O’Hara, the Canadian Rockies, Alaska, the Yukon, and other remarkable wilderness landscapes that have shaped my artistic journey over the past three decades.
I hope you'll join me in Banff this September to celebrate this special milestone and experience my most ambitious collection of work to date.
Explore Original Canadian Landscape Paintings from the Rockies, Yukon, and West Coast
Discover a collection of large studio paintings shaped by years of 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.
Painting Workshops: Learn, Explore, and Create in Inspiring Landscapes
Join Dominik , for inspiring painting workshops set in some of the country’s most remarkable wilderness locations. From Vancouver Island and the rugged West Coast to the heart of the Canadian Rockies, these fun and adventurous workshops are designed for oil and acrylic painters who want to strengthen both their technical skills and personal artistic voice.
Through hands-on demonstrations, individualized instruction, and field painting experiences, participants learn to interpret mountains, glaciers, forests, and coastal landscapes while developing a confident, expressive style. Each session blends adventure, creative exploration, and practical instruction, offering artists of all levels a rare opportunity to paint on location while learning from Dominik’s vast professional practice
Signature Limited Edition Prints by Dominik Modlinski
My paintings begin in the wilderness—on the West Coast, in the Rockies, across the Yukon, and in the High Arctic. Each image grows out of real time spent hiking, observing, and painting in some of Canada’s most remote landscapes. These limited edition fine art prints are how I share those journeys with collectors.
Every print is a faithful, museum-quality edition of an original painting, produced on archival canvas to preserve the depth, colour, and painterly texture of the work. Each piece is hand-signed, released in small, limited editions, and designed to be a lasting addition to a serious art collection.
For collectors seeking something even more personal, hand-embellished editions are individually worked with paint, creating a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Custom sizes are also available for specific spaces and commissions.
These are not decorative reproductions—they are collectible fine art prints rooted in real wilderness experience, created for those who want to live with meaningful, enduring work.
‘Radiant Light’ 36” x 36” oil on canvas
‘Sanctuary’ 48” x 48” oil on canvas
‘Sunrise over the Spirit Island’ 60” x 60” oil on canvas
Fresh Off the Easel
New Paintings Inspired by the Wilderness
'WHISPERS OF THE WEST'
15" x 30” oil on canvas
Whispers of the West is a painting that lived in my imagination for almost a year before I finally brought it to canvas. I wanted to capture one of those quiet, fleeting moments when the first light of day reaches the Alberta foothills, transforming an ordinary rural landscape into something quietly extraordinary.
This scene feels quintessentially Alberta to me—weathered farm buildings, machinery that has long since been retired, and grasses and shrubs gradually reclaiming what was once shaped by human hands. It's a landscape many of us have passed while travelling west toward the Rockies, where traces of the past remain woven into the land.
What drew me most to this composition was the interplay of light and shadow. The warm morning sun illuminates the distant hills while the foreground remains wrapped in cool, early-morning shade, creating a beautiful sense of depth and atmosphere. Those shadowed grasses became both the greatest challenge and one of the most rewarding parts of the painting, allowing subtle shifts in colour and temperature to quietly lead the eye through the scene.
More than anything, I wanted this painting to celebrate the quiet beauty of Alberta's foothills—a landscape where nature and history coexist, and where even the simplest morning light can tell a story.
$ 3,900 plus GST
'WHERE HEAVEN TOUCHES EARTH'
15" x 30” oil on canvas
This painting was inspired by my time exploring the magnificent Denali Range in Alaska—a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. It is a place of immense scale, where wide-open valleys, braided glacial rivers, endless tundra, and towering snow-covered peaks stretch far beyond the horizon.
Standing in a landscape like this has a way of changing your perspective. It reminds you how small we are within the natural world, while at the same time making you feel incredibly fortunate to experience such wild and untouched beauty.
I wanted this painting to capture not only the grandeur of Denali, but also the quiet sense of awe that comes with being there. The early morning light sweeping across the mountains and valley creates a fleeting moment of warmth against the vast northern wilderness—a reminder that even in one of the largest landscapes on the continent, the most powerful experiences are often found in the subtle changes of light.
$ 3,900 plus GST
'O’HARA: KINGDOM OF LIGHT'
37" x 72” oil on canvas
𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗢’𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀.
It is a landscape of extraordinary beauty, where unforgettable experiences and personal memories become intertwined with the land itself. Drawing upon several visits to this remarkable place, I sought to create more than a depiction of a mountain landscape. This painting is a tribute to the majesty, mystery, and timeless spirit of the Canadian Rockies, and a reflection on the importance of preserving these wild places for future generations.
Much of this painting was developed from memories gathered during long days spent hiking and painting in the mountains. As the work evolved, I found myself reaching beyond the physical landscape and into the emotional experience of being there—the sense of awe, solitude, light, and wonder that draws us back to these places again and again.
SOLD
'CATHEDRAL OF WATER AND STONE'
48" x 48” oil on canvas
Cathedral of Water and Stone captures a fleeting moment of light over Victoria Falls, high above the legendary waters of Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park. Few places in the Canadian Rockies possess the same sense of wonder and quiet majesty. It is a landscape that has inspired generations of artists, hikers, and nature lovers, and one that continues to draw me back year after year.
Every visit reveals something different. The ever-changing mountain light transforms the cliffs, waterfalls, and alpine forests from one moment to the next, creating an endless source of inspiration. In this painting, I wanted to capture one of those rare moments when sunlight, water, and stone come together in perfect harmony—when the landscape seems to transcend the physical and evoke something timeless and almost spiritual.
Standing above the falls, surrounded by towering peaks and the sound of rushing water, I was reminded why Lake O'Hara remains one of Canada's most extraordinary wilderness landscapes. This painting is both a celebration of that remarkable place and an invitation to pause, reflect, and experience the quiet power of nature.
$ 13,500 plus GST
'ANCESTRAL WATERS'
48" x 48” oil on canvas
This painting was inspired by the dramatic landscape along the Kootenay River, a place shaped by both fire and time. The slopes still carry the marks of a past forest fire, but everywhere there are signs of renewal—fresh growth pushing through, light returning to the valley, and the river continuing its steady, timeless flow. When I was there, I was struck by that quiet balance between destruction and regeneration, and the feeling that the land was slowly healing itself. The painting grew out of that experience, and for me it speaks about resilience, change, and the quiet strength that lives in these wild places.
SOLD
'WHEN THE WORLD PAUSES-LAKE O’HARA'
48" x 48” oil on canvas
This painting is inspired by a hike along Wiwaxy Gap and the Huber Ledges above Lake O’Hara, with Mount Yukness standing prominently in the foreground. Lake O’Hara truly is the jewel of the Rockies, and painting there in autumn was incredibly inspiring. Later in the studio, I brought together all those memories, sketches, and feelings into this large, dynamic painting.
SOLD
'SPRING PASSAGE - PENDER ISLAND'
30" x 15” oil on canvas
This painting is based on the plein trip to Pender Island and plein air session at Brook Point. It is inspired by that brief, luminous moment when spring arrives on Pender Island—when coastal meadows begin to wake, the air turns fresh and salty, and the ocean quietly sets the rhythm of the day. I focused less on dramatic gesture and more on light, colour, and spatial balance. Rather than chasing spectacle, the painting grew out of careful observation—how the land opens up, how colours soften, and how spring reveals itself gently, almost without announcement.
This is a piece about calm and equilibrium. About that fleeting seasonal transition that feels both energizing and grounding—the kind of atmosphere you want to live with every day.
'RIVER OF DREAMS'
48" x 72" oil on canvas
This painting was inspired by time spent along the Matanuska River in southern Alaska, where glacier-covered mountains feed the river that winds into the boreal forest below. I was drawn to the quiet connection between these different parts of the landscape, especially in autumn, when the colours deepen and the northern light moves gently across the valley. Back in the studio, the piece developed slowly over many weeks, as I worked to bring the mountains, river, and forest into a unified atmosphere. My intention was not just to describe a place, but to hold onto the memory of being there, so the painting carries the experience, time, and presence of that northern wilderness.