
Steve Wilson is a Niagara Falls–based Canadian artist known for his expressive oil and acrylic paintings that blend contemporary realism with narrative richness. A signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, SCA, OSA, and SOVA, Wilson has exhibited across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Tasmania. His paintings—recognized for their emotional complexity, symbolic depth, and dynamic composition—are held in major private and corporate collections worldwide. With a distinguished career as an educator, juror, and exhibiting artist, Wilson continues to inspire and challenge viewers through bold visual storytelling.
STEVE WILSON
Steve Wilson, AFCA, OSA, SCA, SOVA
(b. Canada | Lives and works in Niagara Falls, Ontario)
Steve Wilson is an acclaimed Canadian artist whose vibrant oil and acrylic paintings balance narrative depth with bold, contemporary realism. With a career spanning decades, Wilson has exhibited widely across Canada, the United States, the U.K., Tasmania, and Turkey. His distinctive style and technical mastery have earned him numerous accolades, including 1st Place in the 2021 American Art Awards (Spiritual Category), Mayor’s Choice Award at the Niagara Falls Art Competition, and top honors from the Federation of Canadian Artists.
A signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA), Ontario Society of Artists (OSA), Society of Canadian Artists (SCA), and Society of Visual Artists (SOVA), Wilson has also served on the boards of several national organizations and as juror for prominent exhibitions including the WNN Show, Halton Hills Plein Air Challenge, and Headwaters Juried Show.
Wilson’s multidisciplinary practice encompasses mixed media, acrylic, and oil, often merging architecture, symbolism, and emotional abstraction. His work is housed in private and corporate collections worldwide and has been showcased at venues such as Queens Park, Burnie Regional Art Gallery (Tasmania), Istanbul’s Dogapark, and Spectrum New York.
From curating community projects to teaching and facilitating team-building art workshops, Wilson continues to be a driving force in Canadian visual arts—blending technical expertise with a passion for storytelling that resonates deeply with collectors.