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Hobby Nostalgia
Did you have a childhood hobby that you've outgrown, or had to put aside to prioritize the responsibilities of adult life? If you're like me
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Teaching about art and culture at Millar
The Urban Edge students focus on understanding culture in its context so they can become active participants in the world around them...
Oct 23, 20247 min read


Art & Culture & Being a Mennonite
Next week I will be speaking at Millar College of the Bible on Art and Culture, as you may know if you read my last blog post! I spent...
Oct 10, 20247 min read


Spooky Hollow Art Retreat
We brought new life to a favourite spot from my childhood with two art retreats this summer.
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Hearing the voice of Jopie Huisman
During a recent trip to the Netherlands, I had the pleasure of visiting a museum of Jopie Huisman's art. His work touched my heart.
Aug 14, 20244 min read


Moving Out, Moving Forward
My adult life has so far been arranged in four-year cycles. 2012-2016: the education years. I spent a year in Thailand with YWAM, then...
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Picking Genesis back up
After four years of neglect, my "Drawing through the Bible" project has gained another entry!
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Calling for script editors!
I have just finished writing the script for my upcoming webcomic, "Journey of Faith." But writing ain't done until you throw your baby to...
Mar 21, 20243 min read


Teaching Kids to illustrate
Recently I had a couple of opportunities to do illustration workshops at the Austin Elementary School and the MacGregor Elementary School...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Stations of the Cross: ONLINE!
For the past couple of weeks I've been busy preparing for the upcoming Stations of the Cross Art Experience that I'll be hosting at...
Feb 6, 20241 min read


Calling all artists to join me for a lenten art experience!
Easter, my yearly surprise Easter has always been a holiday that comes and goes too quickly, in my experience. I am consistently...
Jan 24, 20245 min read


Made to sparkle: My Very first market booth!
Last weekend Mom and I displayed our art at a small business fair in Newton. I displayed my original paintings, my prints, and some of my...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Upcoming events
There are a couple of art-related things that I'm getting pretty excited about! My "How to Draw from Life" classes start next week. I was...
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Art Classes: What "little Kyla" would want
I've always loved to draw, and in the early days of my life, a lot of my artistic development was self-led. I doodled constantly, trying...
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Register now for art classes!
I'm excited to announce that I've got art classes lined up for this winter! Starting mid-October, I'll be running a few beginner art...
Sep 20, 20232 min read


Celebrating the advent season
Christmas season is almost upon us. Can you believe it? I feel like I blinked last year and then suddenly it was Christmas THIS year!...
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Best Dog ever!
I'm very pleased to present the latest book in Auntie Kim's kids book series about my cousin, Mac. It's called "Best Dog Ever!" Can you...
Nov 16, 20225 min read


Merrigold's Very Best Home
This summer I got to illustrate a very sweet children's book called "Merrigold's Very Best Home," a story that was written to teach...
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Moksh: Story 7 has been posted!
I know I already said Moksh: Story 7 was finished (as in, my part of the project is finished), but now indeed! It IS finished! (Christian...
Jul 8, 20222 min read


Motherhood
This year is a pretty special birthday year in my family. My mom turned 60, her mom turned 90, and I'm turning 30. Looks like I'm not...
Jun 3, 20224 min read

