Discover the Art of Paul Ygartua

We are excited to introduce the extraordinary works of Canadian artist Paul Ygartua. Recently, members of the Ygartua family have relocated from Paris to Kaleden and from Vancouver to Naramata, in the stunning Okanagan Valley. This move has introduced Paul Ygartua to the region’s endless beauty. With both his son and daughter now living there, Ygartua has developed a new connection to the area, capturing its essence in his breathtaking Okanagan paintings.

Inspired by the natural landscape, rugged mountains, and pristine lakes, Ygartua has for the first time turned his artistic focus to the Okanagan Wine Country. His extraordinary scenes, both realistic and modern, enrich his already impressive repertoire of original paintings. Now, you can experience and own a piece of his captivating art through our online gallery.

Explore the unique beauty of the Okanagan through the eyes of Paul Ygartua and add a touch of his visionary art to your collection.

Paul Ygartua’s artistic journey traverses the vast spectrum between abstraction and figuration, showcasing a boundless imagination and an unparalleled sensuality. An innovator at heart, he seamlessly transitions between various styles, deftly exploring multiple themes and techniques simultaneously.

Since the onset of his career, Ygartua has displayed a remarkable prolificacy and an insatiable curiosity for diverse subjects. His stylistic versatility knows no bounds, allowing him to effortlessly maneuver through mediums and genres, including Realism, Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Post Expressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Surrealism, and his own revolutionary creation, Future Conceptualism.

Born in 1945 in Bebington, Cheshire (Liverpool), England, Ygartua embarked on his artistic odyssey after graduating from The Faculty of Arts Industrial Design, Liverpool Art College, in 1965. His migration to Vancouver, Canada marked the beginning of a lifelong dedication to painting, which became the very essence of his existence.

As a painter and muralist with bases in Canada, France, Spain, and England, Ygartua has left an indelible mark on the global art scene. His monumental murals, including the renowned “Heritage Series,” which celebrates North American Natives, have garnered international acclaim. Notable among his masterpieces are “The World United,” commissioned by the United Nations for the World Expo 86 Vancouver, and “Legends of the Millennium,” hailed by ASKART as perhaps the largest mural ever painted by a single artist.

In 2013, Ygartua’s mural “United in History,” commemorating the rich heritage of Denny Island and The Heiltsuk Nation in Bella Bella, earned him the endearing moniker of “The Mural Miracle Maker.” With each stroke of his brush, Ygartua continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving an enduring legacy of artistic brilliance and cultural celebration.