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Natalia Ionescu is a Romanian-Canadian illustrator and designer based in Calgary, AB. She holds a Bachelor of Design degree, with a major in Illustration from the Alberta University of the Arts. With a focus in communication design and visual development, Natalia’s illustrations explore a variety of stories, characters, and environments through a distinctly cute and playful visual approach. She is motivated by the power of visual storytelling, often exploring expressive figures, whimsical settings, and organic elements in her work.

Shirley Vuong, also known as “Elsie”, is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Calgary, Alberta.

Art has always been a big part of her life, through experimenting with different mediums, such as: drawing, painting, graffiti, and cooking. She pushed it further by attending culinary school, and then design school. Inspired by the array of colours and the ability to manipulate and create intricate sculptures, this is where Shirley found her love for tactile design. Her creations are handcrafted and made entirely of paper; they are whimsical, playful and vibrant, with faceted faces. Her work plays on the notion of surprise and encourages thinking outside the box, and aims to embolden others to believe they can create something amazing with as little as a piece of paper. She's done work for clients in Canada, US and Australia.

Jayden is a third year student at Alberta University of the Arts, pursuing her Bachelor of Design. She enjoys working in and exploring various avenues of design including brand design, information design, packaging, and motion graphics. Jayden is always eager for new experiences to hone her skills. She believes in using design as a tool for communication and problem solving, but also as an artistic medium.

Angelina Myers has been honing her skills in multi-media artwork. Angelina has blended her skills in photography with her six years of painting/ sculpture experience, bringing about a perfect marriage of two passions. Angelina current studio work has been a sculpture, model photography and multimedia painting. Angelina holds an undergrad degree in Fine arts at the University of Arts in Calgary. Her studies are currently focussing on multi-disciplinary artwork, conceptual pieces and photography skill development.

Sydney Bruce is an emerging multidisciplinary textile designer and illustrator based in Calgary, Alberta. She was born and raised in Southern Ontario, where she attended Sheridan College. At Sheridan, she studied the visual arts, craft, and design. Sydney arrived in Calgary in 2020 to continue her education; this year she will be graduating from Alberta University of the Arts with a BFA in Fiber.

Sydney’s work is full of bright color, simplified shapes, and patterns. She finds inspiration in science fiction and in thinking of possible futures for humanity. Her current practice is developing fiber arts based on technology’s impact and involvement in society.

Naomi Hoffman is an illustrator and designer currently living in Calgary, Alberta. Being a recent graduate from the Alberta University of the Arts, Naomi loves to problem solve for all sorts of creative projects. She primarily illustrates with digital software and enjoys incorporating a strong use of texture as well as colour throughout her work.

Having travelled to many fantastical places, Naomi is commonly inspired by the excitement of exploration and the incredible beauty of nature. She is imaginative with her works which results in fantastical illustrations involving environments and characters. Naomi has also been involved with hand painted projects throughout Calgary and is always eager to engage with the community.

Maya was born and raised in Mexico City, now living in Calgary, AB, Canada, where she rediscovered her passion for art.

With over 20 years of graphic design experience, Maya decided to step back from that world in 2019 to pursue art.

Her graphic design background allows Maya to take any project from idea to completion.

Maya likes exploring techniques like watercolours, acrylics, mixed media and digital art. Her paintings are bold and vibrant. She is always looking to add the feeling of freedom to her art.

She has shown her work in 12 collective exhibits and 3 Solo art shows with SpanicArts at the 15+ galleries, the Consulate of Mexico in Calgary, McDougall Centre Art Exhibit, cSPACE King Edward and the Sothern Jubilee Auditorium.

Maya has also worked on a big scale, creating murals for community projects with Cresent Heights and Mount Pleasant. Maya loves collaborating with communities to make art available to everyone.

She runs her art studio from home; she is currently creating a new collection of original artwork.

"My big passion is inspiring those around me, so they can get confident and become the next generation of bold magic colour makers. I believe we are in this world to find joy and freedom and make our soul happy."

—Maya Corona

Rachel Lyon is a local hand-letterer, illustrator, and mural artist, and designer based in Calgary, Alberta.

Rachel runs Rachel Lyon Design Co. as an online stationery shop owner + freelance artist. Freelance projects include large-scale murals, font design, custom illustration work, workshops, and brand + web design, to name a few!

rachellyondesignco.com

Inspired by the collision of art and technology, Studio Luma looks beyond the outside of our reality and into the digital universe. At Studio Luma, we believe that art and technology can work harmoniously together. Beauty lies in the visualization and physical manifestation of an idea that then inspires technological innovation.

As digital artists and tech enthusiasts, our team is set on building art-inspired technology to showcase the future of digital artistry. We are pushing the boundaries of art and allowing our audience to engage and interact.

Inspired by the collision of art and technology, Studio Luma looks beyond the outside of our reality and into the digital universe. At Studio Luma, we believe that art and technology can work harmoniously together. Beauty lies in the visualization and physical manifestation of an idea that then inspires technological innovation.

As digital artists and tech enthusiasts, our team is set on building art-inspired technology to showcase the future of digital artistry. We are pushing the boundaries of art and allowing our audience to engage and interact.

Inspired by the collision of art and technology, Studio Luma looks beyond the outside of our reality and into the digital universe. At Studio Luma, we believe that art and technology can work harmoniously together. Beauty lies in the visualization and physical manifestation of an idea that then inspires technological innovation.

As digital artists and tech enthusiasts, our team is set on building art-inspired technology to showcase the future of digital artistry. We are pushing the boundaries of art and allowing our audience to engage and interact.

Inspired by the collision of art and technology, Studio Luma looks beyond the outside of our reality and into the digital universe. At Studio Luma, we believe that art and technology can work harmoniously together. Beauty lies in the visualization and physical manifestation of an idea that then inspires technological innovation.

As digital artists and tech enthusiasts, our team is set on building art-inspired technology to showcase the future of digital artistry. We are pushing the boundaries of art and allowing our audience to engage and interact.