Cara Kansala | Artist

Born in Northern Ontario, Cara Kansala now calls Newfoundland home. A full-time visual artist, she co-created the well-known “Grumpy Goat Gallery” in 2006. Known for her colourful depictions of familiar Newfoundland sights such as frolicking laundry lines, icebergs and rural outport villages, Cara’s work is a recognizable fixture throughout the province. From the whimsical, brightly coloured mural at The Newfoundland Chocolate Company on Duckworth Street to the brightly coloured starfish that cover the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador building, Cara’s work brings smiles and laughter wherever it lands. Drawn to the rugged landscape and the energetic spirit of the people, she finds constant inspiration in her surroundings. Cara currently spends her time working in her studio between Upper Island Cove and St. John’s where she lives with her partner Ailsa, two children, two goats, two cats, a dog named Gretel, and five minnows.

The Battery

We'll Drift Along Together, Through Sunny Skies and Storms

More Than All the Clouds in the Sky

Tickle Moon

We'll Sit Together Softly and Listen to the Night

The Worried Chicken

After Sampling All of the Flowers in Nan's Garden, Petunia Decided She Liked Daisies Best

Nan's Tulips in Spring

Last Night Nan Was So Excited to Watch Coronation Street, She Forgot Daisy's Best Tablecloth on the Line and Burnt the Fish and Brewis

Side by Side

On A Clear Day

Just Around the Bend

Yesterday, My Heart

Kitty's Party Dress

While the Daisies Made Wishes.....

When Nan's Oldest, Coziest Quilt Blew Off the Line, Rupert Knew that the Afternoon Date He'd Planned with Salty Was Going to be Perfect

The View From Here

Marigold the Pig

Best Friends

Here Comes the Sun

Where He Used To Live

Wavey Has a New Winter Cap

Silver Moons and Star Songs

Rise