Carla Maskall Biography
I am a West Coast artist living and creating on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples. Inspired by the natural beauty of the West Coast, I aim for my work to reflect environmental awareness, by capturing the fragile beauty of the world around us.
Born into a family of artists, I studied fine art at Kwantlen College and have participated in numerous workshops. I am an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and enter many other community-based shows. Over the years, I’ve received several awards and also enjoy teaching art to seniors, a role I’ve held for eight years.
In the summer of 2024, I painted a 550-square-foot mural at the Sunflower Cafe, which was written up as a "landmark" by the Peace Arch News. I also manage a fan art page, @2sistersfanart, and have sold work to celebrities such as Eugene and Daniel Levy for their book Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: The Story of Schitt’s Creek. My further creative endeavours also extend to sewing costumes, gingerbread, designing theatre sets & props, painting public as well as interior murals.
During the pandemic, I embraced illustration, collaborating with author Sherry McMillian on the children’s book What the Seal Saw and illustrating additional works for her. I also self-published the White Rock Colouring Book and Steveston Village Colouring Book.
A proud community advocate, I donated prize money from my art awards to help fund a gazebo in memory of my late nephew, Dylan. This gazebo now serves as a safe inhalation site at a local shelter, a project close to my heart.
I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and look forward to continuing my creative journey, inspiring others along the way.
Recent Awards:
2025 January. Canadian Book Club Award, Children's Category. For book I illustrated for author Sherry McMillan
2024 November Finalist in the UBC Centre for Heathy Aging Art Prize
2023 November 1st Place, Paint The Train. An annual train painting competition by Arts Council of Surrey and FVHR.
2023 August Honourable Mention. Semiahmoo Arts Paint the Town. A plein air competition in White Rock
2023 February Honorable Mention, B.C. wide Portrait Artist of the Year Competition hosted by Langley Arts Council
2022 July Became a Heather’s Pick at Indigo for What the Seal Saw a popular children’s book I was Illustrator for.
2021 December 1st place and People's Choice in the Adult Open Category for my gingerbread structure titled "A Beach Walk“
at Surrey Central Shopping Mall.
2021 November 3rd place, Paint the Train Competition, Arts Council of Surrey and Langley and the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway
2020 June Honorarium and magazine feature Opus Art Supplies "Oh Canada! Virtual Art Tour:-Canadian Wildlife
2019 September Honourable Mention, Paint the Train Competition Arts Council of Surrey and the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway
2019 August. People’s Choice Award, Kilby's Historical Site Fifth annual Plein Air Festival
2019 April. Honourable Mention, Just Gates. Arts Council of Surrey
2018 July. Honourable Mention, Paint the Town. Semiahmoo Arts Society
2018 July People’s Choice Award, Paint the Town. Semiahmoo Arts Society
2018 August Honourable Mention, -Vinoscenti Vineyards Three Seasons Art Competition