Seasonal

Anna Mary Robertson Moses, the “grandmother of folk art,” showed the world what it meant to savor the season. With her artistic eye and homespun op...

Published with: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Tsuchiya Kōitsu (Japanese, 1870–1949) Miyajima in the Snow A moment in time and yet one of timeless...

Animals and plants go Midcentury Modern in Charley Harper’s clever conservationist artwork. Inspired by backyard biodiversity and the wonders of na...

An icon of Expressionist art, Edvard Munch was a prolific bohemian artist who reveled in creative experimentation. He produced thousands of paintin...

Celebrate the season with the colorful folk art patterns of Catherine Marion. From her sketchbook observations of flora and fauna, Marion creates i...

In his down-to-earth block prints, William S. Rice elegantly portrays the North American landscape in all its glory. In 1900, the Pennsylvania-born...

Charles Addams (American, 1912–1988) Brownstone Snowman Cover for The New Yorker, January 21, 1985 Cartoonist Charles Addams, of Addams Family fame...

While layers of metal leaf lend a literal shimmer, Joan Metcalf’s oil paintings shine with a beauty and elegance all their own. Metcalf finds inspi...

With the creation of Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester, and the whole quirky gang, Charles Addams put a satirical spin on the “ideal family.” His eccen...

Inspired first by aesthetic color palettes, Catherine Marion creates fully immersive, bespoke atmospheres in her flower, foliage, and animal-centri...

Kate Krasin (American, 1943–2010) Solstice, 1982 Silkscreen master Kate Krasin was drawn to the sense of mystery of her native New Mexico. She form...

Animals and plants go Midcentury Modern in Charley Harper’s clever conservationist artwork. Inspired by backyard biodiversity and the wonders of na...

Schooled in French impressionism and filled with national pride, a small community of artists came together in 1920 to form the Group of Seven, who...

Tom Thomson’s love of the Canadian wilderness is masterfully depicted in each of his paintings. Working as a guide and forest ranger in Algonquin P...

Eye of an eagle, wit of a magpie, Charley Harper seized the essence of his subjects and—with ruler and compass—fashioned their physiques. His charm...

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the manor It was time for decor—festive wreaths, lights, and banners! The dragons were helping y...

Masayoshi Mizuho interprets nature and traditional Japanese culture through a contemporary lens. Painted here in a wintry scene, the Japanese crane...

These Cats know how to spend a snow day! They’ll don their festive best for a cozy teatime picnic even in the chilliest of seasons. 12 holiday car...

This Arbutus wallpaper pattern from Morris & Co. shows that the company’s designs—this one by Kathleen Kersey—have aged gracefully; they are ev...

Working from her studio in Portland, Oregon, Kate Blairstone creates bright, immersive designs that spring from fantastic dreamworlds. After years ...

A grinning cat sporting a preposterously long red-and-white scarf? Classic Edward Gorey. Wrap your friends and family in the warmth of the season. ...

Given the medieval European idea that black cats were a form that witches or the devil might take to walk the earth, it makes sense that crossing p...

Kazuyuki Ohtsu (Japanese, b. 1935) Remaining Persimmons, 2016 Welcome loved ones into the winter season with these holiday cards. Kazuyuki Ohtsu’s ...

Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862–1918)The Kiss, 1908–1909 Produced at the height of Gustav Klimt’s gold period, The Kiss has become the artist’s most r...

Story Map of Ireland, 1935 This delightfully detailed pictorial map of Ireland was part of a series of “story maps” produced by Colortext Publicati...

Kyung-Hwa Yu (Korean, 1983–2020) Snow Flower—Pine, 2015 Korean artist Kyung-Hwa Yu’s pine trees evoke peace, strength, and connection with the natu...

An illustration by Edward Gorey (American, 1925–2000) A curiously crosshatched Noel-juggling dragon? Yes, please! Season’s greetings, Edward Gorey–...

Charles Addams (American, 1912–1988) Cartoon from The Addams Chronicles. Join the Family and gather ’round the Lurch Tree for some holiday fun! Cel...

American artist Phyllis Shafer infuses her wintery painting with a stylized softness. You’ll find no road signs in her idealized setting, no advert...

Using geometric shapes, patterns, and vivid colors, Charley Harper simplified nature's complexities and brought out the personality of each critter...

Charley Harper (American, 1922–2007) B-r-r-r-r-rdbath In typical Charley Harper fashion, the midcentury modern artist shows off his classic humor a...

Edward Gorey (American, 1925–2000) Dracula in Dr. Seward’s Library Author and illustrator Edward Gorey was also was a set and costume designer for ...

Kenojuak Ashevak was widely considered a Canadian national treasure. She was a groundbreaking artist for Kinngait Studios, in the Arctic territory ...