Carolyn Gavin

Carolyn Gavin is a Toronto-based painter, illustrator and designer, known for her vibrant, expressive artwork inspired by nature, travel and everyday beauty. Working in watercolour, gouache and acrylic, she combines bold colour, rich pattern and a playful style across a variety of subjects. As principal designer for Ecojot (an eco-friendly paper brand), she also licenses her work for textiles, packaging, homeware and books. Originally from South Africa, Carolyn now lives in Canada, where she teaches online and runs sought-after painting retreats around the world.