Eva-Maria Albrecht-Hoedeman

My art is my connection to the soul and beauty of all living beings.

Art is love made visible.

To me, life is the freedom to be passionate, have respect and unconditional love towards people, animals, nature and the world around me.

Growing up in an artistic family in Munich Germany, I studied many art movements. The vivid colour combinations and strong messages of the “Expressionist” movement as well as sculptures of the Italian Sculptor ” Marino Marini” has had a great influence on me. If I had to describe my art it would be “expressionistic”. I studied Art in Germany under my father’s guidance and later acquired a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Concordia University in Montreal with a major in sculpting and painting. Being a sculptor the figures I paint have a tendency to be three dimensional. I am happy and satisfied with a painting when the subjects have come alive.

Using Acrylic paint on canvas gives me the perfect medium to express myself. I always start with painting the eyes and once I have discovered their secret, the rest follows by itself. I often feel that my hand is guided when I paint or sculpt, and many times the result becomes a surprise. Often, the reason I undertake a painting is because I am inspired by the beauty of the subject. Recently, I started a series of paintings depicting endangered animals to voice my concern for their welfare. 

The creation of Movement and Tension in a sculpture is what excites me the most.

I have worked in wood, cement fondu, resin , metal and lately have discovered “Winterstone” which gives me a wide range of Possibilities.

As I have grown as an artist my work has become more and more an essential part of my being.

Snow Bear

I am Snow Bear, a mixed-blood artist of Ojibwe and French ancestry, crow clan, and a child of Mother Earth and Father Sky. I work primarily with acrylic on canvas, though I’m often drawn to natural materials like birch bark as a way of deepening my connection to the land and spirit.

My art is rooted in nature and First Nations culture—reflecting the voices of animals, trees, and spirit beings. Each painting is a moment of communion, a message received through meditation or vision. When I paint, I enter a state of flow where time falls away and the world becomes still. My pieces are often created within a few hours, intuitively guided by what I see or feel.

The inspiration behind my work comes from the natural world and the sacred teachings it offers. I believe the animals, plants, and elements are not separate from us but are our kin. They speak, guide, and remind us of the beauty and truth that still exists beyond the noise of concrete and machines.

I also carry the spirit of resilience in my art. As an adult with Asperger’s and anxiety, I’ve often found solace and clarity in creativity. I’m inspired by artists like Maude Lewis, who thrived in simplicity and joy despite adversity. I aim to embody that same light.

Through my work, I hope to stir something in the heart of the viewer—a sense of compassion, presence, and deep remembering. We are all part of the same breath of life, and in this shared existence, there is both mystery and meaning.