Inspired by the world as a whole, Portia Yip’s artwork is influenced by nature, and reflective of identity, growth, and positivity.

Sheri Noori is an artist, painter, and designer. Born in Iran and living in Calgary, she mixes her psychology degree with artistic expression.

Refusing to follow traditional rules and techniques, for Calgary-based mixed media artist Jane Finley the process of creating is a raw and humbling one.

For Cochrane-based artist Michelle Wiebe, if making things is built into a habit, it is easy to live life creatively. After all, she’s a maker at heart.

Wendi Ryan of Harmony Grace Designs shared this shot of her preparing leather sole booties for the upcoming Etsy: Made in Canada show.

Textile artist Donna Clement used a resist-clamp Shibori technique to create layers of colour with complex designs.

Multidisciplinary artist Alicia JB McKenzie shared this stunning shot of Calgary’s Stride Gallery where she is currently interning as its Cultural Equity Liaison.

Michelena Bamford shared this fun, collaborative, and messy photo—an example of just one of the ways she lives a creative life.