My name is Silvina Lanusse and I am a mixed media creative living on beautiful Vancouver Island. I like to discribe my life and my artistic journey as a vibrant celebration of the natural world that surrounds me both where I live and anywhere I travel.
My goal is to transmit happiness through my art, and I do so with bright and unapologetic bold colours. If you are looking for a statement piece that radiates joy and sparks conversation? I GOT YOU!
A vivid palette is not all, I also incorporate collage elements into my artworks, adding layers of depth and complexity. My paintings hold hidden surprises waiting to be discovered. Fragments of sheet music, handwritten letters add little whispers of history and life’s journey. If you are looking for art that tells a story and sparks nostalgia, or maybe art you can connect to. I GOT YOU!
"Painting to me is like dancing to the rhythm of my colors! Each stroke is an expression of my joy and connection with nature. Come dance with me through art."
“As a mixed media creative, you will find me in my studio playing with gel plates, papers, collage, pens, acrylics…you name it!
My palette is bright, bold and intense. I have no fear of colour or texture.
I am currently exploring landscapes as my 2025 theme and will be releasing a brand new collection in the Spring. (Subscribers get first dibs)
My source of inspiration you ask? our beautiful Canadian west coast and, believe it or not, New Zealand, where my daughter and husband live. The oceans with their pthalo and cerulean blues or turquoises as well as the endless forests filled with fluorescent moss and deep greens fill my senses and spill onto my canvas.”
Silvina
I also take pride in my interpretation of furry friends.
I am also an animal lover and, as a pet mom myself, I have felt the unconditional love they share with us humans. I have many clients commissioning me to paint a portrait of their pet. Using their photos as reference and, paying close attention to their expressions and personalities, I carve dogs and cats alike from the canvas out.
Pet portraits: what happy clients have to say
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“The 13 years of wonderful memories continue to live on every day in these amazing portraits. Thank you Silvina for capturing the spirit of our beloved Scout!”
Valeria y Javier
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“We were very pleased with the way Silvina captured our two dogs. Their eyes were exactly as they are in real life and the whole painting looked like a photograph. It looked as though you could actually reach out and stroke them. Silvina is an incredible artist!”
Barb and Roy
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“After seeing some of Silvina‘s art in her studio, I was confident to commission her to do a portrait of our dear doodle, Salty. I wanted to surprise my son for Christmas and he was truly pleased with his gift. She painted Salty’s character perfectly from the photos that she took. Salty is no longer with us, but we have a gorgeous portrait by Silvina on our wall to remember him always”
Doreen
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"I commissioned two pet portraits from Silvina for Christmas gifts. I am SO impressed with how they turned out. She made them look so realistic, and the details are incredible. My mom was obsessed with her gift!"
Rochelle and Sue
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Best gift ever!
Sue
But that’s not all!
Words also have colours and textures, and that is how two of my paintings were featured as covers for Shannon McEwen's books, capturing the essence of her poetic storytelling and adding a visual layer to her written words. I'm honored to have my art accompany her work.
Book covers
Author Shannon McEwen hired me to create a painting to use in the cover of her poetry book. She owns the original acrylics painting and I am forever grateful.
…and the following year she asked me to do the cover for her second book, just like that! and it turned out to be one of the most fun times!