About
Shelina Knight is a Calgary-based painter currently exploring the theme “the place I once was” — a reclamation of place through representation. She works primarily in oil but is enticed by new mediums ranging from gold leaf to resin. Drawn to larger-scale canvases, her practice embraces the challenge of having a bigger brush in hand for bolder strokes. Her portraits and use of symbolism reflect memory, narrative, and quiet transformation.
Commissions
A limited number of seasonal commissions will be available in the fall of 2025-summer of 2027. Please contact me with questions or requests.Testimonials
“It is the perfect piece for contemplation, encompassing its own world. Each of Ms. Knight’s paintings has a unique power to carry you away into a new fairytale, delighting and intriguing the viewer.”
— Gennevieve
"As I unwrapped the 4'x4' commissioned oil painting, all expectations were exceeded. I was at a loss for words. It was evident that she took the time to portray Chunky in a way that honoured the love I have for him. She truly captured his personality in all the minute details. Her use of background colours made his expression pop. Her use of light and shadow gives him a truly lifelike quality. This is a painting I will happily display in my home for years to come.
-Maria
— Gennevieve
"As I unwrapped the 4'x4' commissioned oil painting, all expectations were exceeded. I was at a loss for words. It was evident that she took the time to portray Chunky in a way that honoured the love I have for him. She truly captured his personality in all the minute details. Her use of background colours made his expression pop. Her use of light and shadow gives him a truly lifelike quality. This is a painting I will happily display in my home for years to come.
-Maria