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 commence in January 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