Canadian Rockies Paintings: Original Acrylic Mountain Landscapes
The Canadian Rockies have drawn painters for over a century, but Martin Pryce paints them in a way that feels distinctly modern. A Canadian artist based in the Calgary area, Martin creates bold, contemporary acrylic paintings of the Rocky Mountains: high-contrast, vividly coloured, and graphic, yet still grounded in the quiet grandeur of the range itself.
If you’re looking for original Canadian Rockies paintings that bring the energy of the mountains into a modern home, this is where his work lives.
A contemporary take on the Rockies
Most mountain art leans traditional. Martin’s doesn’t. He works in acrylic, building confident shapes and saturated colour into landscapes that read beautifully from across a room and reward a closer look. The result balances vibrancy with calm, and suits contemporary and luxury interiors especially well, where a single large canvas can anchor an entire space.
The places that inspire the work
Martin returns again and again to the iconic places of the range and the West: Banff and the Bow Valley, with its peaks, larches and valley light; Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with their unmistakable glacial turquoise; and the Three Sisters above Canmore. Each painting is an interpretation rather than a postcard, with the colour pushed, the composition simplified, and the mood amplified.
Originals and limited editions
Every piece begins as a one-of-a-kind original acrylic painting. Originals are priced by size and, once sold, are gone. For collectors who miss an original, limited-edition canvas giclee reproductions are available on select works, reproduced to a high standard and signed by the artist.
Commission your own Canadian Rockies painting
Have a particular mountain, lake, or memory in mind? Martin welcomes commissions. Whether it’s the view from a favourite hike, a specific peak, or a custom size to fit a wall, you can commission an original painting made for your home or space. Reach out to start a commission.
Where to see and buy the work
Browse the full collection of Canadian Rockies and West Coast landscapes, alongside Martin’s florals and modern abstracts, in the online store. Originals ship across Canada. You can also follow new work on Instagram and watch time-lapse painting videos on YouTube.
Frequently asked questions
Are these original paintings? Yes. Each Canadian Rockies painting is an original, hand-painted acrylic work by Martin Pryce. Limited-edition signed canvas giclees are offered on select pieces.
What medium does Martin Pryce use? Acrylic on canvas, in a bold, contemporary, graphic style.
Can I commission a specific mountain or lake? Yes. Commissions are welcome, including specific locations such as Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Three Sisters, in a custom size.
Do you ship across Canada? Yes, original paintings and canvas editions ship Canada-wide. Get in touch for shipping on a specific piece.
Where is the artist based? Martin Pryce is a Canadian artist based in the Calgary area, Alberta.