Winterlude Rideau Canal

Katerina Mertikas is a Canadian artist known for her vibrant, expressionistic paintings that capture the joy and innocence of childhood. Working in a naïve style, her colour-rich scenes depict Canadian traditions and landscapes with emotional clarity and universal appeal. Painting professionally since 1992, Mertikas’s work has been featured internationally, including by UNICEF. She continues to create from a place of optimism and warmth, offering collectors uplifting imagery grounded in everyday moments.