Iwona Barylska
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Live painting at the Chilliwack Fair
One of my favourite ways to connect with people while creating.
Artists /
Canada · Surrey, BC
Artist profile · Debut 2026
Iwona Barylska
Iwona Barylska is a Polish-born, Canadian-based painter known for expressive animal paintings that capture individuality, character and emotion. Working primarily in oils and acrylics, she combines realism with bold color and expressive brushwork, from intimate animal portraits to larger, playful compositions. Trained in drawing and painting from an early age in Poland, Iwona now exhibits and teaches art in British...Iwona Barylska is a Polish-born, Canadian-based painter known for expressive animal paintings that capture individuality, character and emotion. Working primarily in oils and acrylics, she combines realism with bold color and expressive brushwork, from intimate animal portraits to larger, playful compositions. Trained in drawing and painting from an early age in Poland, Iwona now exhibits and teaches art in British Columbia. Her work has received recognition in international juried exhibitions and is held in private collections across Canada, Poland, and the United States.
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2026Debut season
From The Studio
Iwona Barylska
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3rd Place — Art Masters Vancouver 2026
Live painting competition in downtown Vancouver. One hour, secret theme and tools - and 3rd place!
Iwona Barylska
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A batch from the studio — 2 pieces.
Iwona Barylska
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Social Cows — 16 × 20”, oil on canvas
Part of my Farmyard Friends series, capturing a group of cows through loose, expressive brushwork.
Merit Award - Art Room Gallery Official Selection - ArtSpacific Exhibition Official Selection - Vancouver Arts & Music Festival 2025
Iwona Barylska
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Black Rooster — 24 × 18”, oil on canvas
A bold, character-driven animal portrait combining expressive, layered brushwork with vibrant colour.
Exhibition Finalist - Fusion Art International Merit Award - Art Room Gallery
Art Battle history
Sep
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2026