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The Magical Paper Creations of Elly MacKay

Elly MacKay makes magical, atmospheric worlds – enchanting images that tell stories, and portray quiet moments in nature and childhood. Creating tiny drawings, she positions them in layers, skillfully lights and photographs them, producing scenes with captivating depth and emotion. After university (she has a Bachelor of Fine Art from the Nova Scotia College of […]

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Romancing the Squirrel in the Studio

Pop surrealist painter, Carollyne Yardley, is sometimes referred to as “The Squirrel Lady.” Having decided to make a career switch a few years ago (previously she ran a successful technology company, Star Global), she taught herself to paint by copying masters such as Ingres and Raphael. She added a squirrel to the first of these […]

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Katherine Penfold Shares the Love with a New Album

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and Katherine Penfold is bringing the Love! The North Vancouver-based singer/songwriter has been singing for more than a decade, all the while establishing an expressive, genuine style. Originally from Nova Scotia, she started singing Celtic and Folk music at age 13, later branching into Funk and R&B, then Jazz […]

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Irene Suchocki: Capturing Dreams with a Camera

With a list of clients that includes Ralph Lauren, Urban Outfitters and Harper Collins Publishers, Montreal-based Irene Suchocki has made a name for herself as an evocative photographer. Her beautiful, dream-like images of locales such as Paris, London and New York have a nostalgic, soft-coloured treatment that induce feelings of wanderlust… it’s no wonder she […]

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Erica Ehm: Yummy Mummy

One of Canada’s most recognized personalities, Erica Ehm began her career as the first female VJ on MuchMusic in the 1980s. In addition to two decades on television she is also an award-winning songwriter and an accomplished author, playwright, actor and journalist. After becoming a mother, Erica was looking to connect with women going through […]

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Bif Naked: Creative Strength

Bif Naked is a multi-platinum selling and Juno Award winning international singer, writer, poet, actress motivational speaker and cancer survivor. In her own words, she is an “advocate and activist, feather-ruffler, troublemaker, dogmommy, nice girl, dishwasher and optimist.” I do not hesitate to add that she is also an inspiration. Recently I had the pleasure […]

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