Books & Publications

Maud Lewis was one of Nova Scotia's best-loved folk painters. For most of her life, she lived in a tiny one-room house near Digby, Nova Scotia. Ove...

by Lance Woolaver (Author), Bob Brooks (Photographer) Maud Lewis (1903-1970) was recognized and revered in her own lifetime. She offered her endear...

From black cats to iconic snowscapes, Maud Lewis paints our waking dreams.One of Canada's most beloved folk artists, Maud Lewis was famous in her l...

The art of Maud Lewis is among Canada's greatest treasures. Though she lived in conditions of abject poverty and was crippled by severe arthritis, ...

Maud Lewis 1-2-3 is a wonderful first counting book and introduction to the joy-filled art of Nova Scotia’s most famous folk painter, Maud Lewis. E...

Maud Lewis: The Heart on the Door is the first full-length biography of Maud Lewis (1901-1970), the famous Nova Scotia folk artist. It includes det...

Official War artists, soldiers in the field, and civilian artists all left records that describe the battlefronts and the home front during the Fi...

Transatlantique considers the development of the Art Deco aesthetic in Paris and Halifax evidenced in prints and drawings of fashion and costume de...

Maud Lewis Colours is a perfect first introduction to colours through the joy-filled art of Nova Scotia’s most famous folk painter, Maud Lewis. Eve...

A brilliant novel reimagining the life of internationally renowned folk artist Maud Lewis by an award-winning author. But I had known since forever...

Maud Lewis was born into a loving Nova Scotia family who accepted her physical limitations. When her parents died and she was forced to find her ow...

Author: Kathy Stinson | Illustrator: Lauren Soloy A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty. Known for ...

Nunatsiavut, the Inuit region of Canada that achieved self-government in 2005, produces art that is distinct within the world of Canadian and circu...

Alan Syliboy, author of The Thundermaker, showcases his vibrant artwork in this new baby board book. Colourful images depicting Canadian animals li...

Emma FitzGerald sketches Halifax and its residents vividly, in colour. She effortlessly catches moments in the life of the city. While she draws, s...

20 years after its first publication, the book that charmed them all is back in print in a hardcover gift edition. Maud Lewis has become one of Can...

A gentle poem describing the journey of a mail sleigh through rural Nova Scotia at Christmas time, delivering packages and parcels to children, Chr...

A Gaspereau Field Guide to Canadian Artists: No. 5 More than any other Canadian artist, Nova Scotian folk artist Maud Lewis (1901–70) is defined as...

Walter Ostrom has been described as an "innovative traditionalist," a disruptive force shaking up ceramic conventions while simultaneously enrichin...

COLLECTED WRITINGS AND STATEMENTS “I felt I was doing something to change the face and understanding of painting by the marks I was making on canva...

From the Publisher: A full-colour, narrative and illustrated critical art history of the works of iconic Nova Scotia artist Maud Lewis. “Rather tha...

By Wanda Baxter and Illustrated by Kat Frick Miller "If I had an old house on the East Coast I would fall in love at first sight. It would...

The encyclopedia on all things Maud, Our Maud: The Life, Art and Legacy of Maud Lewis tells the story of Maud’s life, and traces her impact on Nova...

Over three generations, the Sobey family of Nova Scotia has demonstrated their discerning and enthusiastic commitment to Canadian art. Accompanying...