Meet The Artists
Amanda Neale, proudly of Saulteaux, Cree, Ojibwe, and Italian descent from Cowessess First Nation, brings a rich blend of cultural influences to her work. She embarked on her artistic journey as a makeup artist, sculpting beauty with brushes and palettes.
However, Amanda’s passion blossomed beyond faces, leading her to discover the exciting world of floral design. Entranced by the artistry of all things floral, she transitioned her creative talents, infusing each arrangement with the same dedication and flair that defined her makeup artistry.
Join Amanda on this evolving adventure where beauty meets blooms, weaving a narrative of artistry that spans both faces and flowers.
Anne is the owner and a Certified Zentangle Teacher at Anne Art Academy, an ISO and MSME Certificate Academy based in India. Since 2011, Anne has worked as an assistant professor in the civil engineering department, has written a book about surveying and received the “Best Women Award – Young Author”.
For Anne, art drawings have been her childhood passion. Through her personal fascination in various art drawings, she became a Doodle and Zentangle artist and teacher offering online courses across countries as well as offline courses in her academy in India.
Dan is a creative and accomplished artist. His passion for textures and meticulous attention to detail are evident in every piece of his artwork. Proficient in various mediums, including the delicate egg tempera, Dan immerses himself for hours in front of the canvas, bringing to life visions that may transcend the boundaries of our reality.
Beyond his artistic prowess, Dan’s charismatic and inviting personality transforms his art class into a truly enjoyable and memorable experience. Expect a delightful time in Dan’s class, where he infuses humor into the painting process. For him, the act of painting is a joyous journey, and he ensures that every moment spent in his class is far from feeling like work.
Deborah Nakaska is a Calgary-based photographer specializing in portraits, from newborns to professional headshots. With a mastery of cameras and lighting, she brings creative visions to life in her studio. Deborah’s passion for photography, enhanced by her graphic design background, began with film and darkroom techniques, sparking a lifelong love for capturing moments that tell a story. She excels in both candid and staged family photography, uniquely highlighting what makes each family special. Her goal is to create timeless, archival-quality images that families can cherish and pass down through generations.
Diana Tohar, the creative force behind Oridea Creates, found solace and strength in art during a challenging chapter of her life. It was amidst the turmoil of her son’s diagnosis with a rare form of blood cancer that Diana turned to creativity to navigate through the waves of grief and pain. midst the turmoil, art became her sanctuary, offering solace and strength. Drawing inspiration from mixed media techniques, Diana’s work combines illustration with paper and collage to convey stories of hope and resilience. Through her art, Diana hopes to infuse your day with the same joy and whimsy that it brings to her own life.
Fatima is a self-taught painter, an ESL teacher by the day, a small business owner by the night and an artist at all times. She loves colors and paint in anything and everything, from earrings to furniture. She loves the versatility of acrylic paints and enjoy making statement pieces, be it on canvas or crafts.
Fatima hosts various fun and one-of-a-kind art & craft workshops such as Paint Wooden Slice, Paint Terracotta Pots, Create Personalized Ornaments and more, that have been attended and loved by many.
Kui is a professional artist and an experienced art teacher based in Calgary Canada, whose works have been widely exhibited on a national level, as well as in his native country China. Relationships between people, and between humans and nature have always fascinated him.
Kui is passionate about portraying these themes using lines and colors in various media. Through water-based painting materials, he masters time, moisture, and shades of colors in his expressive pieces. In addition, he also employs traditional Chinese calligraphy techniques through oil. Kui’s art class offers opportunity for art lovers of all ages to create and appreciate visual art in a safe and fun environment.
Stuti is a mixed media fine artist, who specializes in Spray paints, Inks, Acrylics and Oil paint. Stuti’s work is categorized as Symbolic Expressionism. Her beautiful artworks have an innocent, childlike yet whimsical feeling to them. They remind the viewer of a simpler world where all the creatures within it live in peace and harmony.
Stuti also has an immaculate attention to detail in all her works, with lots to discover from far away and up close. In Stuti’ art class, you will learn basic fundamentals of drawings, practice and get comfortable with using soft drawing materials such as charcoal and china marker, as well as understand the concept of light and shadows to create stunning drawings and paintings.
Tyler Locke’s photography journey began in 2014 during a solo adventure across Europe. Armed with a phone, Tyler was captivated by the landscapes around him and eager to capture every breathtaking moment. What started as a hobby blossomed into a deep passion that continued back in Canada. Tyler has traveled extensively across Canada and beyond, including African safaris and Antarctica, capturing the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and wildlife. Over time, Tyler’s focus shifted from landscapes to portraits and family shots, where he found himself captivated by the art of candid photography. Tyler is sharing his passion for photography with others – teaching, inspiring, and encouraging those who are eager to explore their own creativity and show the world their unique perspective. For him, photography isn’t just about capturing an image—it’s about connecting with the moment and sharing it in a way that deeply resonates with others.
