Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn views life through the lens of an artist. She completed her BFA in Art & Design from the University of Alberta in 1981 and has enjoyed a successful career as a watercolourist, illustrator, and instructor for over 30 years.

Larisa is well known for her paintings of flowers – poppies, sunflowers, and endangered species are her specialty.  She also enjoys painting images from her Ukrainian heritage – recreating imagery that stimulates found memories of folklore and cultural traditions. 

Larisa’s artwork has shown at exhibits around the world and is now available online. Browse below for original paintings, limited edition reproductions, as well as cards, scarves, puzzles, and books.

Larisa’s work is also represented in the Edmonton area by Picture This Gallery and the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA). 

In 2013, Larisa returned to the Universisty of Alberta to complete an MA in Ukrainian Folklore (2016) and a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies (2023). 

Read more about Larisa HERE.

Larisa’s research and academic interests are related to visualizing cultural identity in the context of print and digital media expressions – specifically through printmaking, textiles and fashion, family and community photographs, as well as comics and graphic novels. She has a Masters degree in Ukrainian Folklore (2016) and a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies (2023).

Larisa’s many projects include curating travelling exhibits, exploring the intricacies and history of embroidery, children’s book illustrations and animations, developing eBooks,  and documenting the lives of fellow Canadian artists.

Larisa’s Biography and CV HERE.

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