Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Paintings: Original Banff Art
Two lakes draw more cameras than almost anywhere else in Canada — Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the glacier-fed jewels of Banff National Park. Canadian artist Martin Pryce paints them the way they actually feel in person: impossible turquoise water, sheer rock, and light that looks almost unreal. His original Lake Louise and Moraine Lake paintings trade postcard realism for bold, contemporary colour.
The most photographed lakes in the Rockies
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake both sit in Banff National Park, Alberta. Moraine Lake lies in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, and both get their famous blue-green colour from glacial rock flour — fine rock silt that scatters sunlight into that signature turquoise. They’re icons for a reason, and they reward an artist willing to push the colour rather than tone it down.
A contemporary take on the turquoise
Most Lake Louise art plays it safe. Martin doesn’t. Working in acrylic, he heightens the turquoise, simplifies the peaks, and composes each scene for mood and impact — a modern, graphic interpretation that still feels true to the place. The result reads as current in a contemporary interior, not like a souvenir.
Part of the Canadian Rockies collection
These lakes sit within Martin’s wider Canadian Rockies body of work — Banff, the Three Sisters, mountain rivers, and alpine valleys — all painted in the same confident, colour-led style. Collectors often pair a lake scene with a peak or valley piece for a small Rockies grouping.
Originals and commissions
Each lake painting is a one-of-a-kind original acrylic, priced by size; once sold, it’s gone. Want a specific view — the canoes at Lake Louise, Moraine Lake at sunrise, a particular trip you took? Martin welcomes commissions of specific locations and custom sizes. On select pieces, signed canvas editions are available.
Where to see and buy the work
Explore the full Canadian Rockies collection — plus West Coast landscapes, florals, and modern abstracts — in the online store. Originals ship across Canada, with new work on Instagram and time-lapse painting videos on YouTube.
Frequently asked questions
Are these original paintings?
Yes — each Lake Louise and Moraine Lake painting is an original, hand-painted acrylic by Martin Pryce. Signed limited-edition canvas giclées are offered on select pieces.
Where are Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?
Both are in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Moraine Lake sits in the Valley of the Ten Peaks; both are known for their turquoise, glacier-fed water.
Can I commission a specific view?
Yes — commissions are welcome, including a specific vantage point of Lake Louise or Moraine Lake, in a custom size.
What style and medium are they?
Bold, contemporary acrylic on canvas — heightened colour and a graphic, modern eye rather than traditional realism.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes, originals and canvas editions ship Canada-wide.