Maud Lewis
1903-1970
Canadian folk artist known for her vibrant paintings of everyday life in Nova Scotia. Despite living with arthritis and having no formal training, Maud Lewis created a remarkable body of work that captures the joy and beauty of rural Maritime life.
Seeking Artworks for Digital Preservation
I am seeking to digitize Maud Lewis paintings to preserve and share her remarkable legacy through my advanced imaging technology. If you own or know of Maud Lewis works that could benefit from high-resolution documentation, I would love to collaborate with you.
Biography
Maud Katherine Lewis (née Dowley) was born in 1903 in South Ohio, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. Despite facing physical challenges from arthritis and having limited formal education, she developed a distinctive folk art style characterized by bright colors and cheerful scenes of rural life. Her small house in Marshalltown became famous as both her home and gallery, where she sold her paintings for modest prices. Today, her work is celebrated in major museums across Canada and has become iconic of Maritime folk art.
Artistic Style
Maud Lewis painted scenes of everyday Maritime life - oxen, cats, flowers, and rural landscapes. Her work is characterized by bold, bright colors, simple forms, and a sense of joy and optimism. She painted on whatever surfaces were available, including the walls of her tiny house, creating a unique living gallery.
Life & Career Timeline
Key moments in Maud Lewis's artistic journey
Born in South Ohio, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia
Married Everett Lewis and moved to Marshalltown
Began painting Christmas cards and small canvases
Gained recognition through tourist interest
Featured in CBC documentary
Passed away at age 67, leaving behind 1,000+ paintings
Artistic Legacy
Unique aspects of Maud Lewis's work and life
The Painted House
Maud Lewis transformed her small one-room house into a living artwork, painting flowers, birds, and scenes directly on the walls, windows, and doors.
Her house itself became her canvas - a testament to her irrepressible creative spirit despite physical limitations.
Folk Art Techniques
Lewis used simple house paints and brushes, often mixing colors on makeshift palettes.
Her technique was intuitive rather than trained, creating a distinctive style that captured the essence of Maritime life.
The Painted House Gallery
Explore images of Maud Lewis's famous painted house
Exterior of the Lewis house with painted flowers
Interior walls covered in painted scenes
I can't imagine doing anything that would make me happier.— Maud Lewis on her painting
Help Us Preserve Maud Lewis's Legacy
Do you own a Maud Lewis painting or know of works that could benefit from digital preservation? I use state-of-the-art imaging technology to create detailed digital records that help preserve these treasures for future generations.
Professional, non-invasive imaging
Detailed condition documentation
High-resolution digital archive copies
Increased accessibility for research and education
Contribution to Maritime art history preservation
Get In Touch
Interested in collaborating? I'd love to hear from you. Contact me to discuss how I can help preserve and share this important artistic heritage.
My Imaging Technology
I use state-of-the-art imaging technology to create the highest quality digital archives, preserving artwork for future generations while making it accessible worldwide.
Non-Invasive Process
My imaging process is completely non-invasive, ensuring no damage to precious artworks while capturing every detail.
Ultra-High Resolution
I capture artwork at resolutions up to 50+ gigapixels, revealing details invisible to the naked eye.
Color Accuracy
Advanced color calibration ensures 99.8% color accuracy, preserving the artist's original intent.