Our Featured Artists Are on Display
All original artwork is for sale.
Art sales help support The Bow Valley Ranche Historical Society (30% of sales), and, of course, the artist!
Currently on display at the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant:
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Marni Koelln
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Heather Kinahan
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Martha Henry
Scroll down to view their work or view it on display at the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant or email to info@bowvalleyranche.com
24x28 Pastel $1295
16x20 Pastel $795
13x13 Acrylic $525
24x28 Pastel $1295
Marni Koelln – ARTIST
My artistic journey is anchored by a lifelong involvement in the horse racing industry, an experience spanning from British Columbia to Ontario over the better part of my life. Today, I balance my studio practice with my role as a graphic designer for a local print shop. I am proud to be a Signature Member of Pastel Artists Canada, a juried member of the Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery in Cochrane since Oct 2024, and an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (both National and the Calgary Chapter). Over the years, my work has been recognized in regional, national, and international art competitions, including my selection in 2015 as a regional artist for the Western Canada collection of the global Imago Mundi Project.
While soft pastels serve as my primary "go-to" medium, I also enjoy executing paintings in acrylics, graphite, oil, and scratchboard. My work centers predominantly on my deep connection to horses, but my portfolio also encompasses a rich variety of subjects, including dogs, cats, portraits, still-lifes, and landscapes. I intentionally focus on developing a distinct realism style, deliberately playing with bold colors to achieve a tactile depth.
My creative philosophy is driven by the desire to produce artwork that feels "touchable" and "alive," aiming always for the highest compliment: the tears of joy from clients when they see their beloved pets come to life in a commissioned portrait. For artistic inspiration, I look to the foothills, mountains, and prairies of Southern Alberta, frequently photographing local equestrian events and scenery during day trips with my husband. When not in my studio, I find creative renewal walking my two dogs, Sparky and Dolly, through the paths and parks of Airdrie.
If you are interested in purchasing one of Marni's pieces, please contact info@bowvalleyranche.com*
16x16” with 1.5” Depth Acrylic on Canvas $580
16x16” with 1.5” Depth Acrylic on Canvas $580
8x8” with 1.5” Depth Acrylic on Cradled Wood Panel $225
16x16” with 1.5” Depth Acrylic on Canvas $580
Heather Kinahan – ARTIST
Heather Kinahan is an Alberta-born painter, based in Calgary, whose work is shaped by the province's landscapes and vast, ever-changing skies. From the prairies to the mountains, Alberta's scenery continues to offer her endless inspiration. Her path into painting has been developed through various workshops and classes, and it was her love of learning that first drew her to the canvas.
Working primarily in acrylic, Heather treats each painting as a new experiment, exploring how colour, line, and form come together. For this collection, her attention turns to animals, capturing their character and presence through richly textured work, sculpted in heavy gel medium and painted once dry. Every piece offers its own learning experience, carries its own story, and stands as an expression of her creative self.
For Heather, creating art is a visual way of sharing a memory, a thought, or a vision, each with the potential to stir emotion and feeling. She believes engaging with art is an experience, and hopes her work leaves a positive impact on the human spirit. Life's opportunities, she believes, are meant to be seized, pushing us to keep learning and creating beyond our own limits. Joy comes through reflection and connection, and Heather is grateful for the chance to share her vision of the world through the art she creates.
If you are interested in purchasing one of Heather's pieces, please contact info@bowvalleyranche.com*
Size 12x12 Medium Acrylic on Canvas Price $425
Size 18x24 Medium Acrylic on Canvas Price $850
Size 24x24” Medium Acrylic on Canvas Price $975
Size 12x12 Medium Acrylic on Canvas Price $425
Martha Henry – ARTIST
Martha has been an artist for over 45 years. She owned and operated a successful glass blowing business in Calgary, Alberta for many years, then in 2012 she made a career change to landscape painting. Martha’s style is a blend of impressionism and realism. She works with acrylics and sometimes incorporates gold or silver foil into her work.
“Nature has always been a place of home for me. My love of water and forests has been a recurring theme in my work and I love the energy and serenity I feel when I’m in the elements. My intention is to captivate these experiences and express them to my viewers”
Martha’s paintings have been accepted into juried group shows in Calgary and have been collected throughout Canada and the U.S.
If you are interested in purchasing one of Martha's pieces, please contact info@bowvalleyranche.com*
Learn about the artwork in the year-round, outdoor gallery of the Native Gardens, The Artisan Gardens, and The Branded Patio at Bow Valley Ranche!
All original artwork is for sale. Please inquire on site at the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant or email to info@bowvalleyranche.com
Art sales help support The Bow Valley Ranche Historical Society (30% of sales), and, of course, the artist! Thank you.
