Baran Sabahi

Visual Artist

Baran Sabahi is a Vancouver-based visual artist specializing in digital and traditional media, with a background in graphic design and a deep passion for exploring themes of inclusion, diversity and cultural exchange. Sabahi creates art that balances her personal experiences and broader social and universal narratives. As an immigrant to Canada, Sabahi draws inspiration from her journey of adapting to a new environment, which is reflected in the thoughtful and evocative pieces that encourage dialogue about community and belonging.

The Nature of Her

The Nature of HerThe Nature of Her is a collection of paintings that explores the deep, poetic relationship between women and the natural world. Each painting reflects a moment in which daily life, emotion, and environment merge—whether through the curve of a river, the warmth of sunlight, the presence of animals, or the quiet beauty of the seasons.Through cubist forms and bright, modern palettes, The Nature of Her celebrates women as creators, nurturers, dreamers, and storytellers. The works highlight resilience, strength, and harmony with the natural world. Together, the collection forms a visual narrative about social belonging, growth, identity, and the power women carry through every chapter of their lives.

Roots of Abundance

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $2,600 CAD
A woman merges with a fruitful apple tree, symbolizing growth, generosity and the cycles
of nature. The vibrant harvest in her arms celebrates the nurturing spirit of women and the life they cultivate in countless ways.

Whisper of the Cherry Tree

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $1,800 CAD
This painting reflects a woman enjoying the beauty of a cherry tree, accompanied by a local bird, the Steller’s Jay. It is an intimate moment of stillness, a reminder that nature can turn the simplest view from a window into a personal sanctuary.

Circle of Love

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $1,800 CAD
A warm, joyful celebration of family. Three figures lean into one another with trust and affection, forming a circle of emotional support. Soft colors and intertwined lines represent connection, motherhood, and the happiness found in togetherness.

Modern Maple

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $2,200 CAD
A bold celebration of identity, style, and modern womanhood. The striking sunglasses, divided face, and maple-leaf earring symbolize the complexity of belonging, the merging of cultures, personal power, and patriotism. She stands confident, fashionable, and unapologetically herself.

Whispers by the River

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $2,600 CAD
This painting shows a woman sitting peacefully by the river, sharing a quiet moment with nature. Surrounded by autumn leaves, she becomes part of the landscape, listening to the language of nature.

Harmony in Two Worlds

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $1,900 CAD
A woman interacts with a small bird, capturing the balance between urban life and the natural world. Her stylized clothing contrasts with the softness of nature, revealing a quiet moment where two worlds meet in harmony.

The Gentle Guardian

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $2,200 CAD
A serene moment of connection between a pregnant woman and her dog. The warm palette and protective posture reflect security, expectation, and the comforting presence of a faithful companion in life.

Soft Companions

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $1,900 CAD
A tender portrait of comfort and companionship. The woman and her cat mirror each other’s calm expressions, showing how pets become emotional anchors, sources of warmth, trust, and quiet joy.

In the Driver’s Seat

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $1,800 CAD
This reflects a woman taking control of her own journey. Her vivid curls, steady eyes, and bright rays behind her symbolize clarity, direction, and the courage to navigate life on her own terms.

Radiance Within

Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 40”
Price: $2,600 CAD
This piece explores the quiet power of the subject’s inner light. Surrounded by waves, leaves, and sunlight, she becomes a bridge between nature and emotion, a reminder that healing often begins from within. The golden heart at her center represents resilience, warmth, and the gentle radiance that women carry through every chapter of life.

Whispers of Belonging

Oil Paintings by Baran Sabahi
Collection Description:
Whispers of Becoming is a collection of oil paintings inspired by women’s inner worlds, emotional transformation, and the quiet beauty found in everyday life. Through symbolic elements such as water, birds, fish, petals, and flowing hair, the series reflects themes of motherhood, memory, tenderness, resilience, and personal growth. Soft colors and dreamlike forms create calm emotional spaces where nature and human experience gently connect.Inspiration & Background:
This collection was inspired by personal reflections on femininity, emotional change, and the relationship between women and nature. After moving to Canada, I became deeply connected to the peaceful landscapes, soft light, and quiet emotional atmosphere of daily life around me. I began creating visual moments inspired by feelings, memories, motherhood, care, and the strength carried within ordinary experiences. Each painting became a poetic reflection of becoming, healing, and emotional connection.

Whispers of Becoming

Oil Color
Price: $300 CAD
Size:23” x29”
A pregnant woman gently holds butterflies as symbols of transformation, hope, and new life. Surrounded by soft ocean waves and drifting petals, the painting reflects the emotional journey of motherhood and the quiet beauty of becoming.

From the Well Within

Oil Color
Price: $300 CAD
Size:23” x29”
A woman sits beside an old stone well, gently holding a glass vessel with fish inside. Flowing water, soft clouds, and quiet movement create a dreamlike atmosphere that reflects memory, emotional depth, and inner resilience. The painting explores the connection between nature, preservation, and the quiet strength carried within.

Held by Gentle Tides

Oil Color
Price: $395 CAD
Size:23” x29”
A mother and daughter stand together surrounded by water, fish, and soft natural forms. Their quiet connection reflects care, protection, and the passing of love and wisdom between generations. The painting celebrates tenderness, emotional closeness, and the gentle strength found in family bonds.

Gathering Tenderness

Oil Color
Price: $350 CAD
Size:23” x29”
A young woman holds fruit and scattered petals as symbols of care, generosity, and emotional abundance. Soft flowing forms and warm colors create a dreamlike atmosphere that reflects the quiet beauty of giving, nurturing, and sharing love in everyday life.

Carried by Grace

Oil Color
Price: $350 CAD
Size:23” x29”
A woman stands among flowing water, delicate flowers, and drifting fish, holding a fabric filled with butterflies like quiet memories or dreams. Her gentle posture and soft surroundings reflect faith, resilience, and the emotional grace carried through life’s changing seasons.

Keeper of Small Wonders

Oil Color
Price: $350 CAD
Size:23” x29”
A young woman gently carries fish within a glass vessel while holding a small bird in her hand. Surrounded by flowing earth tones and wind-like movement, the painting reflects tenderness, protection, and the quiet responsibility of caring for fragile living things.

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