About the artist

Welcome to Wonderland. Painting is a journey into the realm of possibility. Come away with me to a world where imagination becomes real.

I am a dreamer and love to think about how many infinite possibilities there are when you create. For me, painting has always been about bringing some light into the world, to engage your imagination and inspire you to dream. Hope is a powerful thing and you can find it with imagination.

Being a self taught artist has been a wonderful journey of exploring and creating over many years to define my practice. My artwork is meant to express beauty, be uplifting and brings wonder to peoples spaces. I continue to create and to be curious of what my next painting will become.

I love living in the Okanagan Valley. I grew up here and I’m inspired to paint the natural wonders I see in landscapes, flowers and animals.

I’m a member of The Federation of Canadian Artists, The Okanagan Artists of Canada and The Vernon Chamber of Commerce. I have paintings currently on display in Vernon at my studio in Gallery Vertigo, The Vibe, Okanagan Gift Co in The Village Green Mall, Evolve Studio Silver Star Mountain, Friesens Country Time Gardens, Apple Valley Automotive, and previously at the Vernon Arts Center, The Armstrong Art Gallery, Creative Chaos, and The Okanagan Artisan Show.

My hope is that my artwork will inspire your imagination and lift your spirit. A painting is the beginning of a story. 

Mandi Irmen