The life of Darrin Hartman went from destructive to creative, “Years ago, I quit drinking, got educated, got creative, and embarked on a fine art painting practice.” He is a soft-spoken man with definite opinions, […]
Darren Umbsaar passion’s for painting began in high school, during which time he also became interested in outdoor hobbies such as hiking, scrambling, and photography. After high school, Darren studied geology in university, completing both […]
Much like the glorious, deeply-stained colours that layer her paintings, my big sister’s life is a vibrant and many-layered work of art unto itself. Together, as children, we faced a torrent of karmic destiny that […]
Cassie Suche is a contemporary artist and surface designer known for her compelling abstract and pattern-driven work. Born and raised in Calgary, Cassie demonstrated an early aptitude for the visual arts, fashioning her own tools […]
Ray Swirsky is an oil painter extraordinaire! His work is filled with colour and life and typically paints scenes in a realistic style of landscapes or bison and other animals. If you travel around the […]
For Chester Lees, drawing and painting have been foundational in her whole life. Raised in Wales, she trained as a graphic artist. She began travelling the world with her military husband. She was accepted as […]
Bugs, wind and freezing temperatures don’t deter Colin Bell from doing what he loves most, painting on location! Direct observation charges Colin Bell’s paintings with immediacy, vitality, and authority that translates into his studio work. […]
Tamara Eaker is an Indigenous Mohkinstsis (aka. Calgary) local. She is the creative mind behind Oji-Cree Crafter, her 2018 start-up. She was formally educated in Indigenous Studies and Graphic Design. Her different artistic practices span […]
THE PRACTICE OF BEING A BOLD MAGIC COLOUR MAKER – Meet Maya Corona It’s easy to internalize the decision to change your life. It’s a whole other level of courage to externalize that desire and […]
Being born and raised in Venezuela had always had its challenges. Lovelia Vera (mom) was always attracted to art. She would stay up late at night after studying for university and putting my sisters to […]
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