In the Rhodies, 18" x 18"

In the Rhodies, 18" x 18"Oil on Wood Panel, 18 x 18 inches. "One of the things I have come to love about oil paint is the viscosity and malleability of the medium. How much the pigment and thus the mood can change with the right additive, and how it changes from a liquid glaze to a solid sculptural form over time. These physical transitions of the media walk in tandem with my creative premise about the shifting and changing of time itself and the people in our lives, as well

exploring themes of strength

to synthesize an intricate and distinct tableau

The result is a deeply tactile surface—lush

Her families encouragement led her to pursuing her passions and she went on to study & receive a BFA from OCAD University

This is a multilayer oil painting with three layers of oil paint that Anastasia methodically applied one on top of another

with the bright sun symbolizing a bright and happy future for everyone who is taking the path

Her work explores themes of escapism

it balances energy and stillness — much like the spaces we inhabit

and spontaneity of a perfect day spent in nature

“One of my favourite places to find myself is along a trail with trees of every kind towering overhead

“Blue One” is very colourful with an extremely thick and rich texture

It's the color of happiness