Canadian Wildlife Artist
Born in British Columbia and raised on the northern Alberta prairies, Roy Hinz developed a deep and enduring connection to the natural world. An avid outdoorsman, he finds continual inspiration in the landscapes, wildlife, and quiet strength of nature—elements that have become the foundation of his artistic vision.
Primarily self-taught, Hinz has spent decades honing his craft as a stone sculptor, guided by curiosity, patience, and a profound respect for the materials he works with. From his studio near Spruce Grove, Alberta, he hand-carves soapstone, pyrophyllite, alabaster, and chlorite into striking sculptures that capture the beauty, movement, and spirit of the natural world. His work is recognized for its intricate detail, graceful form, and powerful sense of life and connection.
Hinz’s sculptures are featured in prestigious galleries throughout Western Canada and are held in private collections around the world, reflecting the growing appreciation for his distinctive artistic voice and craftsmanship.
A defining milestone in his career came when his artwork was selected for the 2025 G7 Summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta as the official gifts to G7 Summit Leaders and G7 Outreach Country Leaders. This esteemed recognition celebrated his ability to convey the creativity, resilience, and cultural spirit of Canada through his exceptional sculptural artistry.
“I had experimented with other art mediums but it wasn’t until I drew a file across a piece of raw stone that I knew I’d found it.”
Artist in Residencies
Fairmont Banff Springs | Banff, AB
- April 2026 Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Jasper, AB - December 2025 Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - November 2024
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - August 2022
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - September 2021
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - August 2020
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - August 2019
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - August 2018
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - September 2017
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Whistler, BC - August 2017
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - September 2015
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - July 2015
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Whistler, BC - July 2014
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Whistler, BC - May 2014
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB - July 2012
Mountain Galleries
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB
Juried Art Shows
- November 2025 Art Market Craft Sale Calgary, AB
- March 2025 The Best of the West Art Show
Great Falls, Montana, USA - March 2025 C.M Russell: Exhibition and Auction to Benefit the C.M. Russell Museum
Great Falls, Montana - November 2024 Art Market Craft Sale Calgary, AB
- July 2024 Artist’s Studios Western Art Show Calgary Stampede Calgary, AB
- March 2024 C.M Russell: Exhibition and Auction to Benefit the C.M. Russell Museum
Great Falls, Montana - November 2023 Art Market Craft Sale Calgary, AB
- July 2023 Artist’s Studios Western Art Show Calgary Stampede Calgary, AB
- March 2023 C.M Russell: Exhibition and Auction to Benefit the C.M. Russell Museum
Great Falls, Montana - November 2022
Art Market Craft Sale
Calgary, AB - September 2022 Award 1st & 3rd place Open Art Competition, Allied Arts Council, Spruce Grove, AB
- July 2022
Artist’s Studios Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - April 2022
C.M Russell: Exhibition and Auction to Benefit the C.M. Russell Museum
Great Falls, Montana - November 2021
Art Market Craft Sale Calgary, AB - July 2021
Artists’ Studios
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - November 2019
Art Market Craft Sale
Calgary, AB - November 2019
Rendezvous Gallery
Vancouver, BC - July 2019
Artists’ Studios
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - July 2018
Artists’ Studios
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - September 2017
Nature’s Expressions Art Group
Spruce Meadows – Masters
Calgary, AB - July 2017
Artists’ Studios
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - June 2017
Nature’s Expressions Art Group
Spruce Meadows – National
Calgary, AB
Juried Art Shows cont’d
- September 2016
Nature’s Expressions Art Group
Spruce Meadows – Masters
Calgary, AB - July 2016
Artists’ Studios
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - June 2016
Nature’s Expressions Art Group
Spruce Meadows – National
Calgary, AB - May 2016
State of Art Society (SAS)
Group Exhibition
Calgary, AB - October 2015
State of Art Society (SAS)
Group Exhibition
Calgary, AB - May 2014
State of Art Society (SAS)
Group Exhibition
Calgary, AB - October 2012
State of Art Society (SAS)
Group Exhibition
Calgary, AB - April 2012
“Spring is in the Air” | Art Show and Sale
Cochrane, AB - July 2011
Artists’ Studios
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - July 2011
Western Art Auction
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - July 2010
Artists’ Studios
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB - July 2010 “Best In Show – 3D Artist” Award – Artists’ Studios
Western Art Show | Calgary Stampede
Calgary, AB