Artist Portrait

Hello. I'm Carolynn Anctil

I'm a Watercolour Illustrator & Storyteller working in Canada.

My style of art creation is lighthearted, with a hint of magic, and is designed to inspire wonder & joy. It is my sincere hope that my works of art are a place of rest for a mind made weary by the noise and chaos of our world.

NEW! 283 Piece Puzzle.

Dreamer Puzzle close up

New Art Cards!

Little Prairie House Art Cards

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Father Time

Father Time Framed with black matte.
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The Widow

The Widow shown in a frame.
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Joy Ride print detail
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“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.”  Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland

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Photo of unframed Mother of Invention watercolour illustration. An antique vise tool is on the left of the frame and the Carolynn Anctil Design logo sits between the vise teeth. A parchment paper with the short story is behind the print, as is a sheet of paper with handwritten mathematical equations. A purple ribbon curls on the left of the frame.
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"The beautiful is as useful as the useful, perhaps more so." Victor Hugo

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Photo of framed print, Anniversary Elf on a white background next to alice of cake on a dotted plate with two candles and coloured streamers. An elf wears a patchwork cap of green and layerd dress in green, brown and caramel. Her hair is red and the Carolynn Anctil Design flower logo hangs from her point ear like an earring. She faces left and her left hand is stretched back behind her. On the hand sits a purple butterfly. The elft stands on her tippy toes and has a filligree tattoo on her hip and her calf is wrapped with caramel coloured fabric. 3 toadstools are on the ground behind her. Her right hand reaches up to light a candle set in a cupcake with orange icing. Below the cupcake the words Imagine, Believe, Dream are stacked. A ladybug sits atop the letter M in dream and leafy branches separate the words.
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Warm Fuzzies
"Carolynn's work is amazing! Her work is stunning and speaks to your soul. I bought 2 pieces...one for me and one for my dear friend. My friend cried...she said it was so beautiful!"
Caroline M.
" I love every single thing she does and am currently totally enamored with her Storybook collection which I am gathering for my little granddaughter... I can't thank Carolynn enough for injecting humor, beauty and a lightness of spirit into this world."
D. Harris
I love your work. It makes me smile and lightens my heart.
Dani H.
"Marvelous work! Carolynn is both creative and responsive to input. The result is exactly what we were hoping for!"
M. Shaw for National Farmer's Union
Carolynn's work reflects her deeply creative and beautiful soul. Every household needs at least one piece from her.
Jane K.

Where do I ship?

I currently ship to Canada, the Continental U.S. and the U.K. However,  I can ship anywhere in the world. Please contact me for a quote for any destination outside Canada, the Continental U.S. or the U.K. as shipping costs vary widely.

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