Hi! I’m Kaitlin,
I’m a maritime based artist and illustrator working in Nova Scotia. After falling in love with the east coast during my first visit in 2010, I decided to move in 2013.
I was born and raised in Powell River, BC, which shaped who I am as an artist today. Growing up on the western side of Canada offered an abundance of inspiration, as coastal mainland British Columbia is home to an incredible arts and cultural community as well as some of the world’s most breathtaking coastlines, diverse forests and of course, plenty of wildlife!
Art has always been a focal point in my life. Summers spent camping, hiking and fishing, fueled my love of nature and countless back yard sightings of black bears, deer, rabbits, racoons and eagles inspired my artwork from a very young age. I looked forward to drawing and painting every chance I got, and my artwork quickly became a safe haven for me. Today, this creative outlet is still the place I go to explore new ideas, decompress, and work through any difficult problems.
Moving from one coast to the other changed my life in many ways. BC will always be my home, but Nova Scotia has my heart. The rugged, windswept coastlines and abundance of wildlife that make up this beautiful province provide endless inspiration. My home studio in the Annapolis Valley is the perfect place to bring new artwork to life. I look forward to sharing it with you!
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About My Artwork
I work in a variety of traditional mediums such as graphite, ink, acrylics, oils, and watercolours. Lately I have been creating colourful illustrations and bringing them to life in the form of mixed media collage, such as the piece you see to the left: “Ghost of the Dawn”
I am self-taught, so every piece of art you see is evidence of years of experimentation, practice, trial and error, success and failure. I started out drawing when I was young and gradually moved into painting as time went on. I now use a little bit of everything in my work as I find the variety in colour and texture produces some very dynamic and beautiful results.
The thing I love most, and the thing I try to convey in my artwork is the spirit of each animal. If you have pets you know they are instinctual by nature, however some of our deepest and most genuine connections are the ones we have with these creatures that inhabit our homes and our hearts. Domesticated or wild, animals still show us how to love unconditionally, play, learn, adapt, and forgive. It will forever be my pleasure to portray their character on canvas and paper.
Ghost of the Dawn (2023)
12x16 inches
Mixed media collage on cradled birch panel