About
Myriam Wares is a French-Canadian illustrator from Montreal. Her work touches on a variety of themes, notably natural sciences and technology, mythology and surrealism, as well as contemporary social issues. With a rich but subtle layering of textures and the dramatic use of lighting, she creates warm, surrealistic scenes that draw viewers into a world of wonder.
Initially a self-taught artist, she later completed her professional training in illustration at Dawson College. After a short period of in-house work, she decided to launch her freelance business and now works from her office in Montreal's Old Port area. She has worked with clients from around the world, on projects ranging from packaging design to editorial illustration, publishing and advertising. Her work has been recognized and awarded by organizations such as Communication Arts, World Illustration Awards and 3x3 Magazine
Myriam is a professional member of The Quebec association of Illustrators, as well as a member of Found Artist's directory.
Awards and nominations
Communication Arts illustration award, annual nº62, nº64
World Illustration Awards, 2021
3x3 Magazine illustration award — Annual nº17, nº18, nº19
Creative Quarterly nº63, nº67
Applied Arts Illustration Award, 2020, 2021
Nomination — National Magazine Awards, 2021
Nomination — The British Science Fiction Association Award for Artwork
Press and media
Journal 24h — Entrevue
Jury
Juror for Illustration Québec's annual 2022 professional status evaluation
Juror for Illustration Québec's annual Dawson College graduating students awards 2022
Selected clients
Noema Magazine