But like the work for which this Canadian painter is known, first impressions of him are just the beginning.

Kane is generally considered a classic and one of the most important Canadian painters.

As one of the first Canadian painters who could earn a living from his artwork alone, Kane prepared the ground for many later artists.

Edith Agnes Smith was a Canadian painter and teacher.

These are palpably realistic pictures of people with a more or less subtle surrealistic spin by a young Canadian painter.

Since the 1930s, Canadian painters have developed a wide range of highly individual styles.

Tony Scherman (born 1950) is a leading Canadian painter.

Joseph Giunta (1911-2001) was a Canadian painter whose career spanned over 70 years.

The works of most early Canadian painters followed European trends.

Cliff Eyland (born 1954) is a Canadian painter, writer and curator.