About
Calgary Fine Arts

Calgary Fine Arts is the creative vision of Cecile Albi and Noel Maciel, a partnership born from a shared passion for the fine arts and exceptional craftsmanship. Meeting at the 2024 Calgary Renovation Show, Cecile, a dedicated artist, and Noel, a skilled woodworker from Calgary Wood Works, discovered a mutual love for creating beauty that resonates. Together, they blend Cecile’s vibrant, emotive paintings with Noel’s meticulously crafted woodwork, producing unique, handcrafted pieces that elevate Calgary’s art scene.

Cecile Albi

A Winnipeg native, Cecile’s lifelong devotion to art began in childhood, where she found joy in expressing color and form on canvas. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba in 1987 and an Advertising Art diploma from Red River College in 1991. After a successful graphic design career in Calgary, Cecile transitioned to full-time painting in 2014. Her whimsical, abstract impressionist works in acrylic and oil capture the beauty and energy of her subjects, inviting viewers into vivid, emotional, and tactile experiences. For Cecile, the act of creation is as vital as the finished piece, with each canvas reflecting her immersive, sensory approach to art.