Artwork Description

“Western Light” is an original oil on canvas by Paul Chizik, elegantly framed and painted with his signature plein-air intimacy and classical technique.

Chizik is a Canadian painter celebrated for his mastery of European academic traditions and his devotion to painting from life. His works often reveal a rare command of atmosphere, light, and tonal harmony—qualities that position him as one of Western Canada’s most respected contemporary realists.

In Western Light, Chizik captures the final glow of day as warm gold spreads across the sky and reflects softly over distant water. Thick, impressionistic brushwork enhances the drama of the moment—hints of violet, brown, and muted greys anchor the composition while the luminous horizon pulls the viewer into a quiet, contemplative space.

This small-format landscape is intimate yet powerful, offering a poetic meditation on dusk, solitude, and the fleeting beauty of light.

Artwork Size: 9 × 12 inches, frame included
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: Artist signed
COA: Includes Gallery Letter of Authenticity

A refined, atmospheric study—perfect for collectors who appreciate subtlety and masterful control of light.

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Western Light

ByPaul Chizik
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Oil on Canvas
9 x 12 in | 23 x 30 cm

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Artist Biography

Paul Chizik Among 35 hot Vancouver Artists to look out for... Paul Chizik was Born in 1957 in Vancouver, B.C. His paintings are rooted in the classical tradition with a contemporary approach. He works in the custom of painting major-scale canvases in the studio as well as the plein-air custom of working directly outdoors in a variety of environments where the natural splendour or raw urban power is immediate. Paul Chizik's works range from landscapes to portraiture, figurative narratives, and still life. As an artist, mentor, and teacher, he hopes to see the art of painting regain its role as an exciting, current, and vibrant visual medium with renewed urgency.
Paul Chizik is Among 35 hot Vancouver Artists to look out for




Paul Chizik was Born in 1957 in Vancouver, B.C.

His paintings are rooted in the classical tradition with a contemporary approach. He works in the custom of painting major-scale canvases in the studio as well as the plein-air custom of working directly outdoors in a variety of environments where the natural splendour or raw urban power is immediate.

Paul Chizik's works range from landscapes to portraiture, figurative narratives, and still life. As an artist, mentor, and teacher, he hopes to see the art of painting regain its role as an exciting, current, and vibrant visual medium with renewed urgency.

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