Myriam Wares Illustration

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 Montreal’s Dawson College. After a short period of in-house work, she decided to launch her freelance business at the age of 24. Since then, she has worked with clients all 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

Represented outside of Quebec by Artistique International

Professional member of The Quebec association of Illustrators

Awards & Nominations

2021

World Illustration Awards 2021 - Highly Commended, Advertising category

Nomination - National Magazine Awards 2021, editorial illustration category

3x3 Magazine Merit illustration award - Annual nº18

Applied Arts 2021 Illustration Award

Creative Quarterly nº63 - professional illustration category

Communication Arts 2021 illustration award, annual nº62

2020

3x3 Magazine Merit illustration award - Annual nº17