Hi everyone, I’m a textile and mixed-media artist in Nanaimo, BC, making vibrant, whimsical pieces with appliqué, pattern, and expressive color. My work is inspired by nature, culture, and authenticity. I’m happy to be here and connect with fellow artists.
Welcome Daysha-Rea! Love that you're here.
Textile work that leans into pattern and appliqué takes real confidence to pull off without feeling fussy. The fact that you're weaving nature and culture into pieces that stay whimsical instead of precious is the hard part.
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Hey hey! 👋 Vibrant whimsical textile work in appliqué is such a good lane, the pattern-and-color instinct you're describing is honestly the whole chase. What pulled you toward textile and mixed-media specifically?
Hi Malcolm. Thank you for your comments. Culture got me into applique and painting. There are many readers, painters, crafters, & artists in my family trees!
Appliqué that actually lets color speak. The whimsy you're after lives in how much restraint sits behind it.