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From gritty alleys to gallery walls, I create art that connects

bright, bold, and unapologetically human

Book mural created by Humanity In Art: Lys Glassford and Lauren Semple
Mural Created by Humanity In Art: Lys Glassford and Lauren Semple

Commission a Wall

Murals turn public space into personal space. Rooted in place, responsive to community, and made to spark conversation. Whether you’re a city planner, business owner, or just someone with a blank wall and big dreams, let’s talk.

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Lys Glassford photographing art

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Visceral. Abstract. You’ll Feel It.
In the studio, I paint what words can’t capture. Moody color, strange characters, bold lines, this is where I process the world. Originals and prints available for collectors, curators, and the quietly curious.

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Lys Glassford painting mural in Downtown Nanaimo_

Meet The Artist

Art should be personal, poetic, and accessible. Based in Nanaimo and working across Vancouver Island, Lys Glassford Art brings creative energy and thoughtful storytelling to every brushstroke. Whether you're commissioning a mural, shopping small works, or dreaming up something custom, Lys is the artist behind the art, and they're ready to collaborate.

Request A Custom Piece

You Dream It, I Paint It.
Quirky characters for your cat-loving aunt? Watercolor illustration for a realtor’s new client? Let’s bring your vision to life. Graffiti flair optional (but encouraged).

Enter the Store

Wear Your Weird. 
The shop is stocked products and prints for folks who live a little sideways. Limited drops, original designs, grab yours before they disappear.

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