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DOMINIK J. MODLINSKI
AFCA
Dominik painting plein air on the West Coast, Bella Coola, BC
Welcome to the world of Dominik J. Modlinski—a uniquely visionary West Coast artist based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Renowned for his bold and expressive interpretations of the natural world, Dominik’s work emerges from a lifelong devotion to wilderness, adventure, and the relentless pursuit of beauty in its purest form.
With journeys spanning the Yukon, the High Arctic, Patagonia, Antarctica, and some of the most remote landscapes on earth, Dominik seeks out places few ever experience. These expeditions are at the heart of his creative practice, informing paintings that are not merely images, but deeply personal narratives—stories of light, geography, memory, and the delicate equilibrium of nature.
Every canvas reflects an encounter with the wild: the silence of untouched valleys, the force of shifting weather, the fleeting glow of northern twilight. Through his commitment to conservation and his passion for documenting pristine environments, Dominik invites collectors to step beyond the familiar and into a world shaped by exploration and reverence for the land.
His work is represented by leading galleries across Canada, and his large-scale studio paintings are sought after by collectors around the world. Each piece offers a rare opportunity to bring the spirit of distant landscapes—and the essence of adventure—into your own space.
Welcome to the world of Dominik Modlinski — where wilderness becomes painting, and painting becomes pilgrimage.
Discover a collection of large studio paintings shaped by years of immersive travel across some of the most remote and dramatic landscapes on Earth. These works are more than art pieces; they are the result of countless days spent deep in the wild, where Dominik captures the quiet grandeur, soaring peaks, and infinite horizons that define his journeys.
Rooted in early training at the Ontario College of Art and enriched by decades of plein-air expeditions across the Canadian Rockies, the Yukon, Alaska, Antarctica, Patagonia, and beyond, Dominik’s paintings reflect a lifetime of adventure. His Polish heritage and years of martial-arts discipline infuse each piece with resilience, balance, and reverence for nature’s truth.
Within this gallery, you’ll find sweeping panoramas, dynamic light, and dramatic compositions that blend raw natural force with serene beauty. Whether you are a collector, a nature enthusiast, or someone seeking a moment of stillness, these paintings invite you to step into the wild places that continue to inspire Dominik’s artistic vision.
EXPLORE MY WORK
Over the coming months, Dominik will be dedicating his studio practice to a major milestone project: a massive solo exhibition celebrating his 25th anniversary with CANADA HOUSE GALLERY in Banff. Opening September 19, 2026, the show will feature new large-scale works inspired by the Lake O’Hara region, the Rocky Mountains, and the iconic wilderness of Western and Northern Canada. Dominik will be sharing frequent work-in-progress updates, offering collectors a rare opportunity to reserve these significant compositions before the exhibition opens. This is a landmark show you won’t want to miss.
SHOW OPENS SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
What's Happening in 2026
FRESH OFF THE EASEL
'RIVER OF DREAMS' 48" x 72" oil on canvas
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It’s inspired by a stunning area in southern Alaska, near Glennallen. The piece explores the connection between different ecosystems: from the glacier-covered mountains above, to the river that flows down from them, and into the boreal forest below, home to so much wildlife.
LIMITED EDITION ART REPRODUCTION IS NOW AVAILABLE
'EDGE OF THE BOREAL’ 40" x 60" oil on canvas
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I’ve just completed this new painting, inspired by a quintessentially Canadian landscape scene. The northern wetlands are not only beautiful, but also vital—sustaining wildlife and safeguarding the health of our waterways. Stretching like a vast green blanket across Canada’s central and northern reaches, the boreal forests and wetlands form one of the largest intact ecosystems left on Earth.
LIMITED EDITION ART REPRODUCTION IS NOW AVAILABLE
'EDGE OF THE BOREAL’ 40" x 60" oil on canvas
SOLD
I’ve just completed this new painting, inspired by a quintessentially Canadian landscape scene. The northern wetlands are not only beautiful, but also vital—sustaining wildlife and safeguarding the health of our waterways. Stretching like a vast green blanket across Canada’s central and northern reaches, the boreal forests and wetlands form one of the largest intact ecosystems left on Earth.
LIMITED EDITION ART REPRODUCTION IS NOW AVAILABLE
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS!
ONE SPOT LEFT!
EAGLES OVER EASELS: A JOURNEY OF ART, MOTION & LANDSCAPE
TRANSFORMATIVE ART AND PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP
Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026