About

Paintings, Prints, & Illustration

“The most magical thing I can do is bring into existence what I imagine and share it with others. And if that thing just so happens to connect us to each other and the natural world around us, all the better.“

Meaghan Smith is an award-winning musician and visual artist whose creative journey seamlessly merges her passions for art and music. While she’s best known for her JUNO Award-winning music and international tours, her visual art has earned equal acclaim, celebrated for its whimsical charm and intricate detail.

Born in “The Forest City,” (London, Ontario) Meaghan spent her childhood drawing and playing in the woods and fields surrounding her home. Her love for art led her to study classical animation at Sheridan College. After working as a storyboard artist, her path shifted toward music, which brought her to Halifax, Nova Scotia. However, while touring across Canada, the US, and the UK, Meaghan found herself missing the wildness of nature, and painting — a lifelong passion.

On tour, she discovered miniature vintage frames in antique shops, sparking a new creative chapter. These tiny frames inspired her to create detailed oil portraits of the forest animals she missed while travelling city to city performing music.

Meaghan’s portable miniatures became an artistic escape from the stresses of performing, as she painted in hotel rooms, green rooms, and tour buses. These amusing woodland portraits—rabbits in top hats, bears in flower crowns, and fish in monocles—reconnected her with nature and provided peace amidst the chaos of touring. Eventually, these paintings made their way to her merchandise table, and her Miniature Art Show was born.

Using oils on heavyweight paper, Meaghan’s art reflects her animation background and love for the natural world. Each piece captures the personality and soul of its subject with vivid detail and playful charm.

Meaghan has sold hundreds of these tiny paintings, with her work in high demand around the world. Often selling out within hours, her art has been showcased in galleries like Galerie d’Art Charlevoix in Quebec. Her storytelling ability, combined with her deep connection to nature, allows her work to evoke joy, serenity, and a profound sense of connection to the small yet significant creatures of the world.

Now based in Halifax with her husband and two children, Meaghan continues to create both music and art. Her work is a reflection of her deep respect for the natural world, and her desire to share how she sees it with others.