Tropical art by Canadian-Peruvian artist: Katherine Polack

Nature has a way of returning us to what matters most: connection

Somewhere between curiosity and stillness, movement and presence, we remember how it feels to simply be.

Each piece is an invitation to bring peace, aliveness, and connection into your home sanctuary.

Life is the *magic* unfolding all around you. Slow down and breathe. That’s where your imagination lives ✨

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Print Bundles, Curated to Tell a Story

  • Awake | Print Bundle

    From $250.00 CAD
    From $250.00 CAD
    Awake | Print Bundle

  • Dreamy Beach | Print Bundle

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    From $250.00 CAD
    Dreamy Beach | Print Bundle
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Meet Katherine

Hi I'm Katherine!

I create joyful Tropical Wildlife Art. I'm based in Ontario, Canada, though my roots stretch back to the Pacific coast of Lima, Peru, where I spent part of my childhood surrounded by the ocean.

Growing up near the sea, playing in nature became the place where I felt most alive, free, and at peace. Creativity became the language through which I most easily expressed those feelings.

Whether that was designing a doll house out of cardboard and some paint, putting on plays and dances at recess with friends, or collecting seashells on the shore, self-expression through creativity has always followed me.

It followed me to our first apartment in 2016 with a large white wall waiting for my first canvas painting of three penguins, that eventually led to my art career.

It blossomed into an ocean-obsessed home decor line and beach essentials during the pandemic... and it patiently waited for me during life's difficult moments.

With time and patience, I began to see how creativity transmutes pain and turns it into something that invites deeper connection.

Whether it’s the magic of a sunrise, the subtle communication of wildlife, or the feeling that life is more meaningful than we often remember, my work is an invitation to experience that again.

To pause, exhale, and reconnect with the beauty, freedom, and aliveness that nature reflects back to us✨.

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ripple effects beyond the canvas

Every piece you bring into your space creates ripple effects beyond it.

A portion of each purchase supports wildlife conservation through carefully chosen organizations making a meaningful impact.

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Art as Sanctuary

In a world that prioritizes fast pace, these paintings are an invitation to pause.

Every piece is created with the intention to:

  • Reconnect with the rhythm of nature
  • Remember the joy hiding in the ordinary
  • Feel settled and at ease in your body, even for just a moment
  • Experience curiosity, magic, and expansion, without words


Experience art that invites transformation

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Let customers speak for us

from 14 reviews

Katherine is such a kind person who creates the most beautiful art. Her work brings joy and light every time I walk past it, I can't wait to get more pieces in the future!

Michelle C
Be You | Canvas Print
Be You | Canvas Print
Beautiful Pineapple 🍍 Print

We bought this print for our son who turned 11 last week. He first saw Katherine’s art last year at the Art in the Park. He fell in love with how this painting made him feel. We were so happy to hang his first official art piece for him. He loves it. Thank you.

Alison Brett
Aloha | Canvas Print
Aloha | Canvas Print
Even better in person

Such a peaceful and beautiful painting, and the canvas print is even more vibrant in colour than I expected. Thank you!

Victoria Kee
Colours of Life | Canvas Print
Colours of Life | Canvas Print
Beautiful art and packaging

Katherine’s artwork is so beautiful, and as a bonus, the postcards came so thoughtfully packaged. I can’t wait to share them!

Victoria Kee
5 Pack Turtle Bundle
5 Pack Turtle Bundle
The best of Katherine!

A beautiful collection of Katherine's artistry. Absolutely love her work representing the beauty of the ocean and all captured into a wonderful calendar to experience her artwork every month of next year!

Mandy Aston
2024 Ocean Calendar!
2024 Ocean Calendar!
Colours of Life Print

I love my print so much. I am a huge turtle lover and I grew up on the Atlantic Ocean in Newfoundland. I love all marine life! I am hoping to order another print in the future.

Michelle Brown
Colours of Life | Fine Art Print
Colours of Life | Fine Art Print
Spectacular Art, Awesome Service

Some of the most appealing Tropical and Beach representations I have ever come across. Taking in her work really makes you feel like your in the Islands. I wish I had more wall space so I could acquire more of her pieces.

Also, awesome service from ordering to pick up, super accommodating and personable, flawless!

ROWAN KEE
Key chain (+3 colours)
Key chain (+3 colours)

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