In that case, Emily Carr deserves a nod - she was, as well as a great painter, instrumental in initiating a breakthrough for women artists, in that some well-established male artists recognised her tremendous talent instead of writing her off as an eccentric Sunday painter. I think as well, she brought positive attention to the great art of the Haida.

Anyone who hasn't seen her work in person is missing a moving and awe inspiring vision of West Coast forests.