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Painting of a woman seated on a green draped table with a purple background. She is wearing a white blouse and purple skirt, holding yellow flowers. A hat is placed beside her on the table.
Painting of a zebra with a warm-toned background
Modern living room with navy blue sofa, colorful floral painting, round coffee table, pampas grass, and floor lamp.

Florals

Painting of colorful macarons stacked in a still life composition.
Pastel portrait of a person with braided hair, wearing colorful beaded necklaces and traditional attire on a peach background.
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Commissions

Outdoor scene with a woman painting on an easel while another woman sits on a sunlounger. The setting includes tall trees, lush greenery, and a tiled patio area.
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Painting of a rough collie dog with a lush green background.

Events

Artful Lifestyle Retreat

Mayan Riviera

March 2026

Collage of a beach scene, a woman by a pool, a colorful portrait, a hibiscus flower, and two women by the ocean.

Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

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Courses

Sunflowers in Oil

Painting of sunflowers in a red vase against a dark background
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Pastels

colorful art pastel sticks in a box with other art supplies
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About Fran

Artist smiling with paintbrush in hand, colorful painting in background.

Fran Schlosser is a Calgary-based artist and instructor known for her intuitive and vibrant realism. With a passion for portraiture and figurative work, she captures the essence of her subjects through dynamic color and expressive technique. Fran has studied with renowned artists across Canada, the USA, and Europe, showcasing her work in numerous exhibitions and teaching art at elite retreats in the Mexican Mayan Riviera. Whether painting bold knife strokes or delicate pastel portraits, she approaches her art with curiosity, joy, and a deep love for storytelling through imagery.

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