19K views · 357 reactions | Folk Artist Maud Lewis captured the charm and spirit of Nova Scotia so perfectly in her colourful artwork. If you love her whimsical creations, be sure to visit her exhibit and tiny home inside the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. #VisitNovaScotia #ExploreCanada | Nova Scotia | Facebook

As the movie "Maudie" opens across the U.S. and Canada, here's a look at the real-life Maud Lewis who overcame incredible odds to become a renowned folk artist. See more on Maud Lewis at the CBC Archives: http://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/folk-artist-maud-lewis-at-work-in-her-nova-scotia-home | CBC Nova Scotia

17K views · 313 reactions | ️ Born in 1903, this rural Nova Scotian artist lived a life as unique as her work. Step into the beautiful and vibrant world as perceived by Maud Lewis with Diane Beaudry's short documentary. ▶️ Watch MAUD LEWIS: A WORLD WITHOUT SHADOWS → bit.ly/2wJgJly | NFB | Facebook

Willard Ferguson saw something special in Maud Lewis's now-iconic images of rural life — and he created hundreds of silkscreen prints of her work in the 1960s to promote her artistry. Until recently, little was known about this champion of Lewis's work. Read more: www.cbc.ca/1.5783264 | CBC Nova Scotia