Ana Azevedo is a self-taught mixed-media artist who captures the beauty of the natural world in her paintings and drawings. Using inspiration from nature, Ana creates pieces that bring to life diverse flora and fauna. She has showcased her pieces at many local art shows and local galleries as well and promotes her work through her Instagram.
An English teacher by training, Ana was drawn to painting as a creative outlet — eventually combining various techniques into her own cohesive style. Ana makes use of colour, texture, and perspective to bring her pieces to life. She enjoys experimenting with her art, pushing herself to try new techniques and methods as she further develops her unique style.
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Which ‘hood are you in?
I live near FortWhyte Alive, one of my favourite places in Winnipeg. Being so close to its trails, lakes, prairie landscapes, and wildlife has had a significant influence on my artistic practice. I often spend time there observing birds, seasonal changes, and the quiet rhythms of nature. These experiences inspire much of my work, which explores themes of presence, connection, and the beauty found in everyday moments. FortWhyte offers a space to slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with the natural world—qualities that I strive to bring into my artwork.
What do I do?
Like many people, I wear a few different hats. I’m an adult EAL teacher, a visual artist, and a lifelong learner. Teaching and art are the two threads that run through much of my life. By day, I work with newcomer adults as they build language, confidence, and connection in Canada. In my studio, I explore creativity through painting, mixed media, and pen-and-ink work inspired by nature, wildlife, and the landscapes around me.
I came to art later in life. What began as a way to navigate the uncertainty of the pandemic grew into a meaningful creative practice. I’m fascinated by the quiet beauty of birds, changing seasons, and the small moments that often go unnoticed. Whether I’m walking near FortWhyte, tending my garden, teaching in the classroom, or working on a new piece in the studio, I’m usually paying attention to the connections between people, place, and the natural world.
At the heart of everything I do is a desire to create spaces for reflection, curiosity, and connection.
What are you currently working on?
I am currently focused on developing a new body of artwork that explores the relationship between nature, observation, and emotional connection. Much of my recent work features birds and wildlife rendered in pen and ink, combining detailed line work with expressive mark-making. These pieces are inspired by time spent outdoors, particularly in the natural spaces around Winnipeg, where I observe the movement, behaviour, and presence of animals in their environments.
Alongside this series, I continue to create landscape and mixed-media works inspired by Manitoba’s changing seasons and open spaces. My practice is becoming increasingly centred on slowing down, paying attention, and translating those moments of observation into visual form.
My biggest goal this year is to continue growing as an artist by expanding exhibition opportunities and refining a body of work that feels authentic to my voice. I hope to deepen my exploration of wildlife and landscape themes while building connections with audiences who find meaning, reflection, and a sense of place through art.
Where can we find your work?
In the summer, my work can be found at @studiotogallery and on my Instagram account @anaart_space. Some of my work will be at Gwen Fox Gallery in Manitoba, and in the fall at the Interlake Art Show and Sale. These venues allow me to share my work with a wide range of audiences, from dedicated art collectors to people who simply enjoy discovering local artists and creative spaces.
Whether through landscapes, mixed-media paintings, or expressive pen-and-ink wildlife pieces, my goal is to create work that invites viewers to pause, observe, and connect with the natural world in a meaningful way. For me, exhibiting is not only about showing finished pieces — it is also about creating conversations.
