Carl Wiens
@carlwiens.bsky.social
Experimenting with pattern, colour, collage and science. Dedicated to working with different mediums, on a path of discovery.
Painter, illustrator, educator, citizen scientist, outdoor enthusiast
www.carlwiens.com
Painter, illustrator, educator, citizen scientist, outdoor enthusiast
www.carlwiens.com
New work
'Celestial No. 3', 12" x 10", framed with black walnut
Once I started creating these collages from old maps and atlases, I couldn't stop. Then I needed to make six-sided frames for them. Art takes you in unexpected directions, and I love it.
#collage #map #contemporaryart #studio #art
'Celestial No. 3', 12" x 10", framed with black walnut
Once I started creating these collages from old maps and atlases, I couldn't stop. Then I needed to make six-sided frames for them. Art takes you in unexpected directions, and I love it.
#collage #map #contemporaryart #studio #art
February 19, 2026 at 5:42 AM
New work
'Celestial No. 3', 12" x 10", framed with black walnut
Once I started creating these collages from old maps and atlases, I couldn't stop. Then I needed to make six-sided frames for them. Art takes you in unexpected directions, and I love it.
#collage #map #contemporaryart #studio #art
'Celestial No. 3', 12" x 10", framed with black walnut
Once I started creating these collages from old maps and atlases, I couldn't stop. Then I needed to make six-sided frames for them. Art takes you in unexpected directions, and I love it.
#collage #map #contemporaryart #studio #art
Reposted by Carl Wiens
DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
February 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
I travelled across Canada last may. It's an incredibly diverse and beautiful landscape. Stopping for daily hikes made it a super memorable experience. Take a walk!
Available work, at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope. 14" square, vintage map collage on panel, black walnut frame.
#collage #mapart #hiking
Available work, at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope. 14" square, vintage map collage on panel, black walnut frame.
#collage #mapart #hiking
February 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Artists, quote with something silly
Pugnacious, acrylic on salvaged plywood
Pugnacious, acrylic on salvaged plywood
February 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Artists, quote with something silly
Pugnacious, acrylic on salvaged plywood
Pugnacious, acrylic on salvaged plywood
There's nothing like a canoe trip. Going from 'am I going to make it through this' to 'best thing ever' when you do. Lucky to have done multiple treks through Temagami and Algonquin. Nothing more important than a reliable map to get you through, and a few are included in this collage.
February 10, 2026 at 4:39 PM
There's nothing like a canoe trip. Going from 'am I going to make it through this' to 'best thing ever' when you do. Lucky to have done multiple treks through Temagami and Algonquin. Nothing more important than a reliable map to get you through, and a few are included in this collage.
QRP with your skull art.
February 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
QRP with your skull art.
Dreaming of warmer weather & planning spring cycling trips. Cycling gives focus, a sense of freedom and fun with a bit of adventure mixed in. I've gone from mountain biking to road cycling to gravel riding. Fortunate to live in an area with so many options!
*New work available at Ganaraska Art*
*New work available at Ganaraska Art*
February 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Dreaming of warmer weather & planning spring cycling trips. Cycling gives focus, a sense of freedom and fun with a bit of adventure mixed in. I've gone from mountain biking to road cycling to gravel riding. Fortunate to live in an area with so many options!
*New work available at Ganaraska Art*
*New work available at Ganaraska Art*
Winter sports: Cross Country Skiing
Grew up skiing & still get out in sunny winter weather. X-Country skiing is complicated but you set your own pace and I like to limit climbs and descents. Huge respect for the conditioning & technical skills of everyone competing in the Olympics.
*New Work*
Grew up skiing & still get out in sunny winter weather. X-Country skiing is complicated but you set your own pace and I like to limit climbs and descents. Huge respect for the conditioning & technical skills of everyone competing in the Olympics.
*New Work*
February 7, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Winter sports: Cross Country Skiing
Grew up skiing & still get out in sunny winter weather. X-Country skiing is complicated but you set your own pace and I like to limit climbs and descents. Huge respect for the conditioning & technical skills of everyone competing in the Olympics.
*New Work*
Grew up skiing & still get out in sunny winter weather. X-Country skiing is complicated but you set your own pace and I like to limit climbs and descents. Huge respect for the conditioning & technical skills of everyone competing in the Olympics.
*New Work*
Superb Owls
I'll be out on Sunday, owl-spotting on my regular walks. Big weekend ahead!
Two paintings, combining nine native owl species in diurnal and nocturnal light. Acrylic on panel, 36" x 36", framed
*Available at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope*
#contemporaryart #sciart #ornithology #owls
I'll be out on Sunday, owl-spotting on my regular walks. Big weekend ahead!
Two paintings, combining nine native owl species in diurnal and nocturnal light. Acrylic on panel, 36" x 36", framed
*Available at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope*
#contemporaryart #sciart #ornithology #owls
February 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Superb Owls
I'll be out on Sunday, owl-spotting on my regular walks. Big weekend ahead!
Two paintings, combining nine native owl species in diurnal and nocturnal light. Acrylic on panel, 36" x 36", framed
*Available at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope*
#contemporaryart #sciart #ornithology #owls
I'll be out on Sunday, owl-spotting on my regular walks. Big weekend ahead!
Two paintings, combining nine native owl species in diurnal and nocturnal light. Acrylic on panel, 36" x 36", framed
*Available at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope*
#contemporaryart #sciart #ornithology #owls
This Giant Phantom Jelly Won’t Eat You. Maybe. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/s...
This Giant Phantom Jelly Won’t Eat You. Maybe.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
This Giant Phantom Jelly Won’t Eat You. Maybe. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/s...
New Work
*Available at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope*
'Explorers' is a series of vintage map collage on panel, with a subject near and dear to my heart. If you've spent time camping, swimming, cycling, skiing or getting outside for fresh air, you'll agree. Hand-built black walnut frames, too!
*Available at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope*
'Explorers' is a series of vintage map collage on panel, with a subject near and dear to my heart. If you've spent time camping, swimming, cycling, skiing or getting outside for fresh air, you'll agree. Hand-built black walnut frames, too!
February 5, 2026 at 9:07 PM
New Work
*Available at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope*
'Explorers' is a series of vintage map collage on panel, with a subject near and dear to my heart. If you've spent time camping, swimming, cycling, skiing or getting outside for fresh air, you'll agree. Hand-built black walnut frames, too!
*Available at Ganaraska Art in Port Hope*
'Explorers' is a series of vintage map collage on panel, with a subject near and dear to my heart. If you've spent time camping, swimming, cycling, skiing or getting outside for fresh air, you'll agree. Hand-built black walnut frames, too!
Reposted by Carl Wiens
My article on another masterpiece of science education: The Golden Guide series.
alwayssomethingtosee.substack.com/p/the-golden...
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡
alwayssomethingtosee.substack.com/p/the-golden...
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡
The Golden Guides: Pocket-sized Windows to the Natural World
Masterpieces of communication design for science education
alwayssomethingtosee.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:46 PM
My article on another masterpiece of science education: The Golden Guide series.
alwayssomethingtosee.substack.com/p/the-golden...
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡
alwayssomethingtosee.substack.com/p/the-golden...
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡
Reposted by Carl Wiens
The Xerces Society featured Jane Kim and Thayer Walker, founders of the studio "Ink Dwell," on their Bug Banter podcast! They talk about the foundation of Ink Dwell and The Migrating Mural, a series of murals painted along migration corridors of animals that share space with people.
Walls That Speak: Inspiring Conservation Through Art | Bug Banter Podcast
When science and art meet they create a nexus where inspiration and education combine to create impactful outcomes. From illustrated ID guides to building-sized murals, art has been interwoven into…
xerces.org
January 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The Xerces Society featured Jane Kim and Thayer Walker, founders of the studio "Ink Dwell," on their Bug Banter podcast! They talk about the foundation of Ink Dwell and The Migrating Mural, a series of murals painted along migration corridors of animals that share space with people.
Reposted by Carl Wiens
Currently reading:
"Let me explain: on average, illustrators don't make any money. They are already one of the most immiserated, precartized groups of workers out there. They suffer from a pathology called "vocational awe."..."
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
"Let me explain: on average, illustrators don't make any money. They are already one of the most immiserated, precartized groups of workers out there. They suffer from a pathology called "vocational awe."..."
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
Pluralistic: The Reverse-Centaur’s Guide to Criticizing AI (05 Dec 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
December 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Currently reading:
"Let me explain: on average, illustrators don't make any money. They are already one of the most immiserated, precartized groups of workers out there. They suffer from a pathology called "vocational awe."..."
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
"Let me explain: on average, illustrators don't make any money. They are already one of the most immiserated, precartized groups of workers out there. They suffer from a pathology called "vocational awe."..."
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
Reposted by Carl Wiens
Made a site comparing the sizes of living things :)
The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used
> neal.fun/size-of-life/
The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used
> neal.fun/size-of-life/
December 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Made a site comparing the sizes of living things :)
The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used
> neal.fun/size-of-life/
The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used
> neal.fun/size-of-life/
New work (Celestial Series)
Vintage maps collage on raised panel, hand-built black walnut floating frame (hexagon). I went deep with this series for an upcoming exhibition. Two pieces are currently available at the Parrott Gallery Showcase. The universe is a beautiful place!
#collage #sciart #art
Vintage maps collage on raised panel, hand-built black walnut floating frame (hexagon). I went deep with this series for an upcoming exhibition. Two pieces are currently available at the Parrott Gallery Showcase. The universe is a beautiful place!
#collage #sciart #art
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
As an artist, I've had a singular reaction to AI:
Create tangible, handcrafted objects. Paintings, collages, prints, frames - created in a studio without digital distractions. It gives me focus and hope. Make real things and support your artist friends and community.
#artist #bskyart
New Work:
Create tangible, handcrafted objects. Paintings, collages, prints, frames - created in a studio without digital distractions. It gives me focus and hope. Make real things and support your artist friends and community.
#artist #bskyart
New Work:
November 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
If you see this, post your bird art. 🪶🐡
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you see this, post your bird art. 🪶🐡
*Jurors’ Choice Award *
Art Gallery of Northumberland 46th Annual Juried Show. The exhibition runs until January 3 at Victoria Hall in Cobourg. Honoured to be recognized amongst all the great work on display!
12 Local Warblers (banded at PEPtBO in 2024)
Acrylic on birch panel, 31.5” x 31.5”
Art Gallery of Northumberland 46th Annual Juried Show. The exhibition runs until January 3 at Victoria Hall in Cobourg. Honoured to be recognized amongst all the great work on display!
12 Local Warblers (banded at PEPtBO in 2024)
Acrylic on birch panel, 31.5” x 31.5”
November 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
*Jurors’ Choice Award *
Art Gallery of Northumberland 46th Annual Juried Show. The exhibition runs until January 3 at Victoria Hall in Cobourg. Honoured to be recognized amongst all the great work on display!
12 Local Warblers (banded at PEPtBO in 2024)
Acrylic on birch panel, 31.5” x 31.5”
Art Gallery of Northumberland 46th Annual Juried Show. The exhibition runs until January 3 at Victoria Hall in Cobourg. Honoured to be recognized amongst all the great work on display!
12 Local Warblers (banded at PEPtBO in 2024)
Acrylic on birch panel, 31.5” x 31.5”
New work from my cartographic project - one of a series of migrating animals. Accepted into the Art Gallery of Northumberland 46th Annual Juried Show.
American Avocet
12” x 12”, acrylic on vintage map collage, framed
#nature #maps #contemporaryart #gallery #cobourg #birdwatching #ornithology
American Avocet
12” x 12”, acrylic on vintage map collage, framed
#nature #maps #contemporaryart #gallery #cobourg #birdwatching #ornithology
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New work from my cartographic project - one of a series of migrating animals. Accepted into the Art Gallery of Northumberland 46th Annual Juried Show.
American Avocet
12” x 12”, acrylic on vintage map collage, framed
#nature #maps #contemporaryart #gallery #cobourg #birdwatching #ornithology
American Avocet
12” x 12”, acrylic on vintage map collage, framed
#nature #maps #contemporaryart #gallery #cobourg #birdwatching #ornithology
Wood Duck, Aix sponsa, 12.25" x 8.25"
Acrylic, latex paint, spray paint on birch panel
Acrylic, latex paint, spray paint on birch panel
October 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Wood Duck, Aix sponsa, 12.25" x 8.25"
Acrylic, latex paint, spray paint on birch panel
Acrylic, latex paint, spray paint on birch panel
Reposted by Carl Wiens
*new work*
Planetary Series 1-4
Vintage map collages with mahogany shadow box frames
———
Feeling lost? I get it.
Working on this continuing set of map collages kept me focused, energetic, and sane over the past few months.
If you’re interested in any of these pieces, send me a message.
Planetary Series 1-4
Vintage map collages with mahogany shadow box frames
———
Feeling lost? I get it.
Working on this continuing set of map collages kept me focused, energetic, and sane over the past few months.
If you’re interested in any of these pieces, send me a message.
October 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
*new work*
Planetary Series 1-4
Vintage map collages with mahogany shadow box frames
———
Feeling lost? I get it.
Working on this continuing set of map collages kept me focused, energetic, and sane over the past few months.
If you’re interested in any of these pieces, send me a message.
Planetary Series 1-4
Vintage map collages with mahogany shadow box frames
———
Feeling lost? I get it.
Working on this continuing set of map collages kept me focused, energetic, and sane over the past few months.
If you’re interested in any of these pieces, send me a message.
Planetary Series
Collage on birch panel, framed with mahogany, 7.25” square.
Collecting and cutting old map collages grew into an obsession for me over the past few months, in the best possible way. It’s been an unexpected project that sprung out of nowhere, and a joy to work on. More to come!
Collage on birch panel, framed with mahogany, 7.25” square.
Collecting and cutting old map collages grew into an obsession for me over the past few months, in the best possible way. It’s been an unexpected project that sprung out of nowhere, and a joy to work on. More to come!
October 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Planetary Series
Collage on birch panel, framed with mahogany, 7.25” square.
Collecting and cutting old map collages grew into an obsession for me over the past few months, in the best possible way. It’s been an unexpected project that sprung out of nowhere, and a joy to work on. More to come!
Collage on birch panel, framed with mahogany, 7.25” square.
Collecting and cutting old map collages grew into an obsession for me over the past few months, in the best possible way. It’s been an unexpected project that sprung out of nowhere, and a joy to work on. More to come!
Reposted by Carl Wiens
American Illustration 43 Winner @carlwiens.bsky.social
Army of Me (Infinite)Acrylic on Panel 30' x 36' There is a raucous frenetic energy in wind-up figures. Shiny sharp edges and bright colours.
#illustration #illustrationartists #illustrationart #educator
Army of Me (Infinite)Acrylic on Panel 30' x 36' There is a raucous frenetic energy in wind-up figures. Shiny sharp edges and bright colours.
#illustration #illustrationartists #illustrationart #educator
October 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
American Illustration 43 Winner @carlwiens.bsky.social
Army of Me (Infinite)Acrylic on Panel 30' x 36' There is a raucous frenetic energy in wind-up figures. Shiny sharp edges and bright colours.
#illustration #illustrationartists #illustrationart #educator
Army of Me (Infinite)Acrylic on Panel 30' x 36' There is a raucous frenetic energy in wind-up figures. Shiny sharp edges and bright colours.
#illustration #illustrationartists #illustrationart #educator