Michael Joyal

Canadian artist, Michael Joyal, earned his B.F.A. in 1993 from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.

Michael currently lives and works in Winnipeg, MB. 

Michael’s work draws the viewer into a world of wonder and mystery, where the divine and darkness live together in unexpected places. His current work focuses on themes of solitude and abandonment inspired by the pandemic.

He works in several mediums: pen-and-ink, watercolour, acrylic and collage… telling stories by mixing and juxtaposing disparate images together. 

He has exhibited in group & solo shows in North America. His work is held in the permanent collection at the International Cryptozoology Museum and the Legislative Library of Manitoba.

Michael is influenced by modern illustrators and classic artists ranging from Dave McKean & Nick Bantock to  Mucha, Wyeth and J.W. Waterhouse.

His current work features abandoned structures, industrial landscapes, and robots, with and without solo figures that are set apart from the scenery.

This work is completed in a mix of pen, watercolour and acrylic paint, a mix of all my past media, in an attempt to create an apocalyptic Wyeth story.

We will be adding MJ’s artwork into the shop soon - his profile has been completed as of April 1, 2026, 3:02pm.

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