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about
"Artists are just children who refuse to put down their crayons"
- Al Hirschfeld
My love for the arts started when I was very little. I grew up in a small town in Ontario where I had access to many resources – art supplies as well as loving teachers and parents – I am incredibly grateful for the privilege I have and am honoured to be sharing my work with you to this day. Exploring creativity from a young age has shaped my thoughts about art and I've come to realize that at its core, art is about showing love and connecting with others. Pictured is me showing a piece I made for my hometown gallery in elementary school (was so proud of this!).
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small beginnings
planting seeds
At the beginning of the pandemic, like many, I struggled to find a hobby. I was still a University student but looking for something outside of my bubble to enjoy. I painted at my standing desk every so often and soon, fell into a routine. Pictured on the left marked the first piece that sparked a new idea – what if I could create a business out of this? I had no experience in business courses or endeavours before. Slowly but surely, I ended up building my Instagram and this very website from scratch – I was off on my own, and learned how to do everything from the ground up.
flourishing
Since 2020, I have been more immersed in the art community than ever. When my partner and I moved to London, I was in awe of the local businesses built with community engagement, inclusion, and a love of creativity. My first collaboration was with Sidetrack Café, a local and beloved coffeeshop in the heart of Wortley Village. I created an original linocut piece and was so proud of it (pictured). I also worked with a vintage shop called Filthy Rebena Vintage (where I happened to spend lots of time at as a patron) and featured some of my original linocut prints here as well. With these experiences under my belt, I kept reaching out and searching for opportunities to connect me with the art community – I even came across a Free Art Box, a community initiative to share art for all ages.
where next?
As a proponent for organic and slow creation, I want to keep growing at my own pace.
I plan to continue seeking out more markets and business opportunities so I'm able to share my art with the world. I'm continuing to challenge the norms of fast consumerism whilst making things that bring others a piece of whimsy. I can't wait to show you more of my journey and my growth as a young artist into adulthood!
