Contemporary Canadian Landscape Painting — Dominik Modlinski
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLECTION
ALASKA COLLECTION
WEST COAST COLLECTION
ONTARIO - QUEBEC COLLECTION
YUKON COLLECTION
MEXICO COLLECTION
Dominik Modlinski is a Canadian landscape artist celebrated for his powerful paintings of the Canadian Rockies, evocative Yukon paintings, and atmospheric West Coast paintings. Known for his bold use of color, expressive brushwork, and deep commitment to painting in the wilderness, his work reflects a life shaped by exploration and direct engagement with nature.
Each artwork begins in the field — on rugged mountain ridges, beside glacier-fed lakes, deep within the northern Yukon, or along the wild shores of the Pacific coast — where Modlinski captures the raw energy and shifting moods of the landscape through plein air painting. These on-site studies form the foundation for his large studio compositions, transforming remote adventures into immersive visual narratives that celebrate the spirit and scale of Canada’s most iconic regions.
‘Valhalla Calling’ 32” x 72“ oil on canvas
My Approach
Painting for me is a journey — a physical and creative exploration into places where nature still reigns. I seek landscapes that challenge me: rugged mountains, ancient forests, and environments shaped by geological extremes. Working on location allows me to respond directly to shifting light, scale, and atmosphere. The urgency of plein air painting gives life to every mark on the canvas.
Back in my studio, I translate these field experiences into larger works. I use my plein air paintings, sketches, and photography as references, but the memory of the place — the wind, the silence, the effort — shapes the final composition. My goal is not to document nature, but to convey its strength, harmony, and emotional impact.
The Mission Behind My Art
As wild landscapes continue to disappear, painting becomes a form of preservation. I want my work to inspire others to value and protect the places that shape us — the mountains, glaciers, coasts, and northern tundra.
Every painting is a reminder of what we still have — and what we must not lose.
Thank you to all the collectors,
who have recently acquired my work. Your continued support makes it possible for me to explore and paint the breathtaking landscapes of Canada and the world.
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