The Pacific Northwest coast has a way of lingering in the mind—soft fog rolling over islands, golden light breaking through clouds, the endless play of sea and sky. Kylee Turunen captures this ethereal beauty in her oil paintings, blending realism and abstraction to create scenes that feel both familiar and dreamlike.
 
A Canadian artist influenced from childhood by her artist father, Kylee graduated from Toronto's Centennial College Fine Art program in 2009. After moving to Victoria and selling online for a couple of years, she connected with The Gallery at Mattick's Farm—her very first gallery representation—through a serendipitous introduction via a client who worked here. The warm reception and sales that followed allowed her to pursue art full-time, and we've been proud to watch her evolve ever since. Her work, collected worldwide, transforms everyday natural elements into harmonious, positive expressions of nature's quiet magic.
 
Kylee works primarily in oil on canvas, layering colors and forms to achieve depth and luminosity. She skillfully balances abstraction with representational detail: organic shapes and flowing curves contrast with sharper edges, light dances against shadow, and muted tones give way to vibrant accents. The result is a dreamlike aesthetic—seascapes and island vistas that evoke serenity, calm, and a sense of timeless place. Inspired by the ethereal beauty of the Pacific Northwest, her paintings infuse viewers with positivity, inviting them to pause and breathe in the landscape's subtle drama.
 
A standout example in our current collection is Clouds on Island Shores (16" × 16" × 2", original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, $850).
 
Imagine gazing across Vancouver Island waters as clouds drift low, their soft forms mirroring the gentle waves below. The horizon glows with subtle warmth, while textured brushwork captures the misty air and shifting light. Gallery-wrapped edges are painted, it's signed, sealed, and ready to hang. This intimate size makes it perfect for a cozy space, yet its expansive mood brings the island's tranquility indoors.
What draws collectors to Kylee's oils?
  • Harmonious Beauty & Emotion: Her use of color and form creates emotional resonance—scenes that feel uplifting and serene. Viewers often connect personally, seeing echoes of their own West Coast memories.
  • Blended Style: The mix of abstraction and realism offers something fresh—real enough to recognize the landscape, abstract enough to feel imaginative and unique.
  • Quality & Longevity: Oils on canvas are archival; with proper care (avoid direct sunlight, dust gently), they retain vibrancy for generations.
Kylee's evolving creativity shines in her island-themed series, where titles like "Island Across the Water," "Whispered Dawn," "Serene Island III," and larger works such as "In the Evening Light" evoke the moods of fog, sunset, and endless skies. Her pieces are highly collectible, represented in multiple Vancouver Island galleries and cherished internationally for their authentic connection to nature.
 
At The Gallery at Mattick's Farm in Victoria, BC, we're thrilled to showcase several of Kylee's originals. "Clouds on Island Shores" joins companions like the reflective "Island Across the Water" ($850, 16" × 16" × 2"), the luminous "Whispered Dawn" ($850), "Serene Island III" ($850), "Endless Sky" ($850), and the dramatic "In the Evening Light" (30" × 60" × 2", $4,800). These works celebrate Vancouver Island's shores while bringing that coastal calm to any home.
 
Ready to bring a piece of the West Coast home? Visit us at The Gallery at Mattick's Farm in Victoria, BC, or explore Kylee Turunen's originals online today.