Born and raised in Toronto and an OCAD grad, her main focus as an artist is to make people feel like they want to touch the work.
What inspires your art?
Inspiration can be something hidden in anything for me. It could be a dream, or a moment. Driving behind a slow truck or going for a walk. It doesn’t discriminate when it will show up or go away. Mainly, it’s that moment when the light bulb goes on.
Jet Stream, 48” by 24”, $520
What medium and technique do you use?
The medium I use mostly is acrylic paints. I have mixed paints with oil, water, sand. Experimenting with different techniques is important for me. I don’t want to stay in a box and my style is constantly changing.
Eva’s Kaleidoscope, 48” by 24”, $520
Walk us through a process of creating your art?
Usually it comes with an idea. A colour or colours I want to use. Starting off with a base of what colours to use, the piece usually evolves from there. Commission work used to feel daunting, but I enjoy getting the customers vision. I enjoy working off a commissions energy.
The Creation of Simone, 48” by 24”, $420
Is there a specific piece that stands out to you?
I love ‘The Creation of Simone.’ it’s colours, vibrancy, structure.
Appropriate Thoughts, 36” by 24”, $300
How did you start out as an artist?
Really young I decided I wanted to be really good at drawing. I wasn’t. So I practiced a lot to get better. My only goal for a long time being young was to be an artist. Be good at making people feel something from something I made. I moved through so many mediums before I found abstract art.
Florida Fish, 40” by 30”, $500
Do you use bold colours for a specific reason?
Go big. Use big colours. Colours that will make the viewer feel something. A memory. A taste. It’s important for some work to even make people feel uncomfortable. It may not work in a bedroom or living space, but why not? Sometimes what’s in the background should be bigger than what’s in front of your face. Colour is magical.