Lana Winfield

As an artist based in the beautiful city of Winnipeg, Canada, Lana's work reflects her deep connection to the natural world and her passion for exploring different artistic techniques. Her art is a blend of traditional and contemporary, with a strong focus on abstract expressionism.

Through her use of mixed media, Lana creates captivating pieces that challenge the boundaries of traditional painting. By incorporating unconventional materials such as wax and different media, she adds an ethereal quality to her work, evoking a sense of other-worldliness.

Inspired by indigenous peoples and their rich traditions, Lana's art often features elements such as feathers, dream catchers, and birds. These symbols serve to honour and pay homage to the ancestral culture of the land and its people.

In her abstract art, Lana aims to capture the essence of our dreams and deepest desires, reminding us of the power and beauty of our own imaginations. With each stroke of her brush, she invites viewers to immerse themselves in a world of infinite creativity and boundless possibilities. Her art is a reflection of the human spirit and its endless capacity for evolution and growth.

 "feather series" 2025

encaustic paintings, mix media 

Creating art that combines encaustic, mixed media,  can yield rich, textured works with layered depth and intricate details. Start by applying heated beeswax and resin to a surface for your en-caustic base, then incorporate various mixed media elements such as paper, fabric, or metal to add tactile interest. Drawing inspiration from intaglio, you can incorporate etched or engraved elements into the wax surface, either by directly carving into the wax or by embedding printed or transferred images that mimic intaglio's fine lines and subtle shading. This fusion allows for a dynamic interplay between the luminous quality of encaustic, the tactile diversity of mixed media, and the intricate line work characteristic of intaglio, resulting in a multidimensional artwork that is both visually compelling and texturally engaging.

Graduated University of Manitoba 2007 

Diploma in Art