I'm Nancy and I am a descendant of Ukrainian, German, and French settlers living on Treaty 6 territory in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). My art is a whimsical ode to life in this place we call Alberta. Everything from roadside attractions, gardening, to perogy-making, people say my illustrative gouache paintings look like they spring from the pages of a children’s book!

 

I explore themes of place, identity, and nostalgia. I love to make artwork that captures the act of keeping traditions alive; the making of a family recipe, learning a skill from a grandparent, embroidering a pattern, dancing, and singing. These memory-making traditions are a special piece of who we are as people. They are what connects our past with our present.

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I earned my Bachelor of Fine Art in Art and Design from the University of Alberta and my Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Heritage Resources Management from Athabasca University. I have illustrated for many exciting projects, including the children’s book, Alphabet Stage. In 2022, my How to Perogy recipe guide received national acclaim as I raised funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. My artwork is on permanent public display at the University of Alberta and can be found in private collections around the world.

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When I am not painting, I sew my own vintage-inspired dresses, cuddle dogs, and hunt for treasure in small-town thrift stores.​

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If you have read this far, please know that I truly enjoy painting for you, hearing your stories, and finding ways that I can tell your story back to you through my work. I believe it to be a celebration of beautiful moments - yours and mine.