Yvette Moore’s passion for detail and artistic realism has adorned the walls and inspired the memories of collectors from around the world. Her articulate style gracefully tells the stories of the prairies through her portrayals of the life, the people, and the surroundings that make Saskatchewan such a rich and fulfilling place to live and grow.
Yvette was born and raised on her family farm in the rural community of Radville, Saskatchewan. Her career as an artist began in her early years when she developed an appreciation and an intrigue in the details surrounding her. Growing up on a farm cultivated an understanding of the way things work, evolve and grow—giving Yvette a unique style of hyper-realism of details often overlooked or taken for granted in everyday life.
As a mother of four, Yvette began painting as a hobby, and later expanded her talents into a full-time career. In 1986, Yvette moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where she pursued her education with a diploma in Architectural Engineering Technology and went to work in the field. After one year and the successful release of her first Limited Edition print, “Playtime Melody,” Yvette turned her passion into her profession. With over forty years of painting behind her, Yvette continues to inspire and evoke the emotions of audiences with her captivating images that tell the stories of the prairies. Her precise detail has been described to make you homesick for the prairies, even if you have never been there.
Yvette’s first illustrated book, A Prairie Alphabet (Tundra Books, Montreal, 1992) gained an unprecedented and unusual success for a book that told the story of the prairies in such a descriptive and vivid art form. Awarded the prestigious “Mr. Christie’s Book Award” in 1992 for Best Illustration for Children’s Literature in Canada, Yvette quickly gained recognition for her art. Recently celebrating its 25th Anniversary and hardcover re-release in 2012, A Prairie Alphabet continues to be a bestseller and has captivated audiences around the world.
Following the success of A Prairie Alphabet, Yvette illustrated two other widely acclaimed books with author Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet: A Prairie Year (Tundra Books, Montreal, 1994) and Heartland—A Prairie Sampler (Tundra Books, Toronto, 2002). The books have become emblems of Saskatchewan—for those who call it home and for those taking home a prairie souvenir.
In 1999, Yvette acquired the former Land Titles Building, which would become home to Yvette Moore Gallery. Within the walls of this 1910 heritage landmark, Yvette brought history to life, restoring the elegance and beauty of over a century ago. With her architectural background, her keen eye for detail and her uncompromising passion for heritage revival, Yvette Moore Gallery has become an award winning art gallery and sought-after destination for locals and tourists alike.
As President of her company, Yvette remains as hands-on as the connotation implies. Actively managing day-to-day operations, Yvette periodically even finds time to paint in her studio housed within the Gallery.
- Yvette works alongside her son Tyler, whose Custom Framing business resides within the Gallery and who has exclusively framed her artwork for over 25 years.
- Yvette’s oldest daughter, Rynette, is Director of Operations for SaskWater.
- Following twelve years of building the business with Sales and Marketing expertise, Yvette’s daughter Chantelle has pursued her passion for business opening a gathering location for events and a coffee shop “The Hive” in Downtown Moose Jaw.
- As Creative Director, her youngest daughter Sarah manages The Gallery Café housed within the Gallery as well as the Communications and Sales for the Gallery.
Yvette’s outstanding efforts and accomplishments have not gone unrecognized through her art and business ventures. Her dedication and belief in Moose Jaw has never faltered and one of her greatest accomplishments she cherishes most is all four of her children (Tyler, Rynette, Chantelle and Sarah), and all but one of her seven grandchildren call Moose Jaw home. Along with her extended family of her children’s spouses and their families, she now has a Grandson-in-law who with her grand-daughter, Bailey welcomed Yvette’s first great-grandchild, Isla, on March 31, 2020.
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A Brooking Memory
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Mini Art Bags
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Frosted
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Curious Wonder
$80.00 -
Eva’s Popcorn Stand
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First Bite
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First Lessons
$75.00 -
First One Up
$75.00 -
Out of Darkness
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A Place to Retreat
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Above and Beyond
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As Days Go By
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Across the Slough
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Radville Health Centre
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Full Steam Ahead
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Hat Number Two
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The Mentor
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Kite Flying at Old Cross Road
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Innovator 46R
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Time Marked Trail
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Mercury Blues
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The Big Black Dog
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DECEMBER – A TIME FOR PEACE & GOODWILL
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OCTOBER – A TIME FOR TRICK OR TREAT
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NOVEMBER – A TIME FOR AGRIBITION
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SEPTEMBER – THE MONTH FOR AUCTIONS
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AUGUST – A TIME FOR HARVEST
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JUNE – A TIME FOR FIELD TRIPS
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FEBRUARY – A TIME FOR WINTER FUN
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MAY – THE MONTH TO PLANT
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APRIL – A TIME FOR SPECIAL GUESTS
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JANUARY – THE HOCKEY MATCH
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JULY – THE MONTH FOR COUNTRY FAIRS
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MARCH – SPRING IS IN THE AIR
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Code Red
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A Century of Time
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The West Corner
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A New Day
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Sleeping Beauty
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Left Behind
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Across the Slough
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On The Other Side
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As Days Go By
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Above And Beyond
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As Days Go By Pillow
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Z – At Zero Degrees We Cover the Zinnias and Zucchini
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K – MY KITE KICKS.
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Road Hockey
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Prairie Hockey
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A New Day
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4th Avenue Bridge
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Winter’s Solitude
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Tuxford Hack
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The Last Light
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First Bite
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Where’s Spring
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Dog River
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Playtime Melody
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A Glowing Memory
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Snow Angel
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All Decked Out
$9.95 -
Sleigh Ride
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Bale Jumpers
$9.95 -
Checking it Twice
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Batter Up
$50.00 -
September – A Time for Auctions
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J – Jesse’s Jar of Jam
$75.00 -
Jam Can Curling
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October – A Time for Trick or Treat
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P -The Prairie has the Pattern of a Patchwork Quilt
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August – A Time for Harvest
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December – A Time for Peace
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First Game
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First Hunt
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First Practice
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O – Oil Pump
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First Masterpiece
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Temple Gardens Dance Hall
$90.00 -
The Day is Done
$75.00 -
A Century of Time
$50.00 -
Wakamow Valley – River of Turns
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Blue Bird Cafe – Butler’s Fish & Chips
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E – The Engine Pulls Empty Cars
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M – A Mouse Munches a Meal
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B – Our Belgians Bill & Bob
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X – At the X Sign Be Extra Careful to Look Both Ways
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H – It’s Hard Work Hauling Hay
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L – Livestock Line Up
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Dog River
$60.00 -
RCMP Sunset Ceremony
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Holiday Fun
$9.95 -
The Final Touch
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C – Craig sees a Combine clearing a Crop of Canola
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Hanging Around
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Grand Entrance
$35.00 -
Grace & Beauty
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First Steps
$75.00 -
January – The Hockey Match
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Over Horizon
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Over & Beyond
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Standing Strong
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A Kettle Full
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Snoops
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Rafter’s Retreat
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No Girls Allowed
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Road Hockey
$80.00 -
Chicken Feed
$50.00 -
Cat Nap
$50.00 -
A Prairie Christmas
$125.00 -
A Harvest of Bottles
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Shadows
$75.00 -
April – A Time for Special Guests
$75.00 -
Winter Peace
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The Last Light
$60.00 -
Small Town Solitude
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RCMP Sunset Ceremony Pillow
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A Prairie Alphabet Pillow
$65.00 -
Leaves Pillow
$65.00 -
A New Day Pillow
$65.00 -
Cat Nap Pillow
$65.00 -
Tuxford Hack Pillow
$65.00 -
Butler’s Fish & Chips Pillow
$75.00 -
First Bite Pillow
$65.00 -
First Game Pillow
$65.00 -
A Glowing Memory Pillow
$65.00 -
Where’s Spring Pillow
$65.00 -
Road Hockey Pillow
$60.00 -
Along the Fence Pillow
$65.00 -
Eva’s Popcorn Stand Pillow
$65.00 -
Curious Wonder Pillow
$65.00 -
Shining Through Pillow
$65.00 -
Wheat Waving in the Wind Pillow
$60.00 -
Sundogs in the Sky Pillow
$60.00 -
Full Steam Ahead Pillow
$65.00 -
4th Avenue Bridge Pillow
$60.00 -
Jam Can Curling Pillow
$65.00 -
A Harvest of Bottles Pillow
$60.00 -
Winter’s Playground Pillow
$60.00 -
The Day is Done Pillow
$65.00 -
A Prairie Christmas Pillow
$60.00 -
Checking it Twice Pillow
$65.00 -
The Last Light Pillow
$65.00 -
Prairie Hockey Pillow
$65.00 -
Shining Through
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The Day is Done
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Over Horizon
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Ruts & Ridges
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Playtime Melody
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Checking it Twice
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Butler’s Fish & Chips
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A New Day
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A Lesson in History
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Hat Number Two
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Standing Strong
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The Last Light
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Just a Matter of Time
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Winter Peace
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Wide Open Spaces
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A Prairie Christmas
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Two Old Bins
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A Prairie Christmas
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Two Old Bins
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Meet Me at Sunset
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Winter on the Farm
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Prairie Skies I
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The Last Light Scarf
$65.00 -
Benji’s Walk
$69.95 -
A Century of Time
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A Harvest of Bottles
$69.95 -
Bale Jumpers
$69.95 -
Batter Up
$69.95 -
Capitol Theatre
$69.95 -
Eva’s Popcorn Stand
$69.95 -
First Game
$69.95 -
First Hunt
$69.95 -
First Lessons
$69.95 -
First Masterpiece
$69.95 -
First One Up
$69.95 -
First Practice
$69.95 -
First Steps
$69.95 -
4th Avenue Bridge
$69.95 -
Grace & Beauty
$69.95 -
RCMP Sunset Ceremony
$69.95 -
Small Town Solitude
$69.95 -
Snowbirds
$69.95 -
Temple Gardens Dance Hall
$69.95 -
Tuxford Hack
$69.95 -
One Step at a Time
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Frosted
$2,000.00 -
Petals of Hope
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One Step At A Time
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Eva’s Popcorn Stand
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4th Avenue Bridge