Maud Lewis

artist bio

Maud Lewis was a Canadian folk artist known for her bright, optimistic paintings of rural life in Nova Scotia. Despite physical limitations caused by rheumatoid arthritis, she created a vast body of work that captured the simplicity and beauty of her surroundings, achieving national recognition during her lifetime.

what you'll learn

Studying Maud Lewis's work allows students to explore the principles of Naïve art, focusing on simplified forms, bright colors, and a lack of traditional perspective. Students can learn about storytelling through imagery and how personal experiences can inform artistic expression.