Carolynn Anctil Design

Watercolour Illustrator, Storyteller, Photographer

Handcrafted in Canada.

Fluffy Butt Print in a black frame with a feather, paintbrush & daisy decoration.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

My style of art creation is lighthearted, with a hint of magic, and is designed to inspire 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.

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Face to Face fabric design as a pillow cover shown with tabby cat.
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Lakeside Caravan

Lakeside Caravan print framed and shown with sunglasses.
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“Art is essential, not ornamental.”  Stephen Roach

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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 Reader print detail
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Photo of Prairie Farmhouse photograph in a black frame against a whitewashed wood background. A wreath of willow wood sits on the top left corner of the frame.
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"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

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.

January 2020 Art Journal Spread

Have you heard about my Art Initiative?

#joyfulartcreation

I created this hashtag to celebrate the creation of art, purely for the pleasure it brings. It’s not about making “good” art (whatever that means), or even art that sells. It’s about tapping into our natural inclination to play and not about monetary gain. It can feel like a rebellious act.

I’m committed to following this feeling of freedom and playful expression wherever it leads. If you decide to join me, please use this hashtag and tag me, so I can follow along.

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Grocery List, To Do List, Notes List.
Four Goofy Bird bookmarks set against an open book, with a set of reading glasses.

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Zentangle colouring book page pictured with 2 coloured pencils.

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