Come check us out!
The 500 Collective is open and welcoming the public in October! Come tour each makers studio and see how they work, ask them questions about their process and what inspires them!
I will be in my space working on Christmas ornaments. I'll have some of my current work with me and I will be ready to discuss anything art!
I hope to see you there!
500 Collective
#321 500 50 Ave Se
Calgary, Alberta
Over 50 years of the yyc palette show!
I applied to be a member of the Calgary Community Painters Society 4 years ago and was put on the waiting list and finally became a member this summer! Come to the show and see my work and 59 other local artists paintings. Many artists will be in attendance!
2023 Spruce Meadows Christmas market
This year I will be sharing a booth with talented local artist Heather Kinahan at the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market!
Once tickets for this longstanding market go on sale the link will be posted here!
The market will be running the following weekends and times.
- November 17th - 19th
- November 24th - 26th
- December 1st - 3rd
Fridays - 12 pm - 9 pm
Saturdays - 10 am - 7 pm
Sundays - 10 am - 6 pm
check out the most recent blog post!
Read more'The Body Project,' intertwines personal narratives of body positivity and neutrality. Join me for a journey through abstract expressions inspired by volunteer models, we'll unravel the distinction between embracing our bodies with love and adopting a more neutral perspective. Through vibrant brushstrokes, texture and layers, we'll explore the powerful evolution from constant self-critique to a balanced appreciation of every form.
One of the pieces I created shortly before my mother passed away featured a butterfly landing on a flower. For some, the butterfly is a symbol of hope and transformation. After she passed, everywhere I went, butterflies seemed to follow me. They would flutter around me and even land on my shoulder to accompany me during long walks. The fact that my work resonated with someone who had experienced the same phenomenon was incredibly touching and validating. This has reminded me that art has the power to challenge our assumptions and beliefs, broaden our perspectives, and inspire us to think and feel differently.Read more
I know this sounds very “woo woo”, and I agree. I have always shied away from the “New Age thing”, however, I am realizing that by taking that route I have shut myself off from potentially very profound experiences. I have denied myself participating in true connection with others, and to an extent, with myself. With that being said, I am going to continue to undertake more “woo woo” things and attempt to remain open to what surfaces from them.Read more
