Seasonal

’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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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. ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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–...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Take your thoughts for a ramble through an offbeat map of Washington, DC. Artist Gareth Fuller spent months exploring the US capital city and inter...

Drawing inspiration from places she’s explored—and letting her imagination run wild—Cheryl Bartley transforms this charming neighborhood into a spo...

The magic of the holiday season comes alive in Carol Lew’s creative twist on a beloved Christmas classic. Drawing inspiration from the simplicity a...

Published with: the McMichael Canadian Art Collection Escape to the wilderness in this cozy snowscape painted by Lawren S. Harris, a pivotal figure...

Anna Mary Robertson Moses, the “grandmother of folk art,” knew what it meant to savor the season. To her, the holidays began outdoors, with glisten...

English illustrator Molly Brett was welcomed into the homes—and hearts—of many through her playful children’s books Studying first through a corres...

In an era of rapid industrial and urban development in Japan, Kawase Hasui was famous for prints of serene landscapes and small villages. His influ...

Cozy cabins and snow-covered cottages, a tiny house at the water’s edge and a stately home nestled in a wintry woodland. CJ Hurley’s paintings spin...

Through Molly Brett’s snowy woodland, a holly-toting cottontail lights the way for a wee robin, a pair of field mice, and a hedgehog holding mistle...

The cardinal was one of Charley Harper’s favorite subjects, and his iconic depictions of the bright red bird are among his most popular images. Des...

With feathers bright against the snowy landscape, little robin red-breast sings cheerily-cheerup! to the holiday sunrise Caroling continues and gle...

’Tis the season to be Gorey. . . . This is Edward Gorey at his festive best. Join him as you sip the flaming punch, sample a cookie, dispose of the...

It’s a feline winter wonderland, full of whiskers on kittens and warm woolen mittens! Share the joy of these cats—some more graceful than others—as...

Chrysanthemums are a symbol of joy, prosperity, and longevity in many Asian cultures, while others around the world associate mums, especially whit...

Here come the snowmen! Decked out in top hats, berets, and . . . wait, that chilly bald dude looks a lot like . . . Uncle Fester! Grab a carrot nos...