CREATIVE LIFE in New West
Katrina Ewanchuk
How did you get started with your craft?
I have always enjoyed doing art, and remember fondly when I was a child this was what I wanted to do when I grew up. In high school I
was very interested in pursuing art and went to the Alberta University of The Arts. Art school was not at all what I expected and although I learned a great deal, I left art school uncertain about what I was going to do next. I sold some work in Victoria in my early twenties and
basically have not created art again until I took Art to Life in 2021. It was an interesting experience learning about art online. I really
enjoyed this course and learned a great deal.
How is your work unique? How has it evolved?
I think what makes my work different is how I use my materials. I like using stencils and my interest in overlapping imagery has continued since art school, but in a much different way. As I was a drawing major, I am more confident using markers and I enjoy creating paintings using mixed media: acrylic paint, paint markers, spray paint and stencils. I love Scandinavian design and am definitely influenced by Marrimekko. I am planning to continue exploring designs that to me are from nature and incorporate animals that I love. Most of my previous work was abstract and mixed media. I am finding that I am enjoying using imagery in my work now and I look forward to seeing how it continues to change and shift over time. It feels wonderful creating art again.
Is their someone in particular who helped you develop your craft?
Richard Halliday was an incredible teacher and I truly believe that I learned the most from him while I was in art school. He used to grab
the charcoal out of hand to fix my work, and I would give me a tiny piece so he couldn't do much! He had so much character and a passion towards life that I will never forget. He encouraged me regularly by having me look at different artists, I was very inspired by the
Automatistes, Franz Kline, and Robert Motherwell-and the Regina Five. Today I find many different artists create such beautiful work. At
the moment I love traditional Japanese painting and am inspired by paintings of the moon, trees, fish, the ocean, mountains. I hope to go to Japan someday and work there, a definate dream of mine. I want my work to evoke emotions in the viewer that are based on serenity and solitude.
What story are you trying to tell through your art?
I think my art captures a moment in time for me, and I want to be able to share that with others. It is a sense of reflection, of looking back and moving forward-that is evolving. The biggest joy in creating art is seeing it change and grow with me.
Connect with Katrina at:
Socials: @ewanchukkatrina
www.shapesmarksandlines.com
I have always enjoyed doing art, and remember fondly when I was a child this was what I wanted to do when I grew up. In high school I
was very interested in pursuing art and went to the Alberta University of The Arts. Art school was not at all what I expected and although I learned a great deal, I left art school uncertain about what I was going to do next. I sold some work in Victoria in my early twenties and
basically have not created art again until I took Art to Life in 2021. It was an interesting experience learning about art online. I really
enjoyed this course and learned a great deal.
How is your work unique? How has it evolved?
I think what makes my work different is how I use my materials. I like using stencils and my interest in overlapping imagery has continued since art school, but in a much different way. As I was a drawing major, I am more confident using markers and I enjoy creating paintings using mixed media: acrylic paint, paint markers, spray paint and stencils. I love Scandinavian design and am definitely influenced by Marrimekko. I am planning to continue exploring designs that to me are from nature and incorporate animals that I love. Most of my previous work was abstract and mixed media. I am finding that I am enjoying using imagery in my work now and I look forward to seeing how it continues to change and shift over time. It feels wonderful creating art again.
Is their someone in particular who helped you develop your craft?
Richard Halliday was an incredible teacher and I truly believe that I learned the most from him while I was in art school. He used to grab
the charcoal out of hand to fix my work, and I would give me a tiny piece so he couldn't do much! He had so much character and a passion towards life that I will never forget. He encouraged me regularly by having me look at different artists, I was very inspired by the
Automatistes, Franz Kline, and Robert Motherwell-and the Regina Five. Today I find many different artists create such beautiful work. At
the moment I love traditional Japanese painting and am inspired by paintings of the moon, trees, fish, the ocean, mountains. I hope to go to Japan someday and work there, a definate dream of mine. I want my work to evoke emotions in the viewer that are based on serenity and solitude.
What story are you trying to tell through your art?
I think my art captures a moment in time for me, and I want to be able to share that with others. It is a sense of reflection, of looking back and moving forward-that is evolving. The biggest joy in creating art is seeing it change and grow with me.
Connect with Katrina at:
Socials: @ewanchukkatrina
www.shapesmarksandlines.com
