Kourtney Hope is a self-taught colour realism artist working in soft pastels. She is an animal lover and advocate, which naturally leads her to paint wildlife and pet portraits. She has been working as a professional artist for three years.
Acrylic and watercolour are my two favourite mediums that I dabble in. I utilize high-quality acrylic paints and mediums to paint on shoes and clothing for wearable art pieces.
The Grade 11 W.H. Croxford High School student has played soccer since she was six years old and says her favourite aspect of the game is the fact that it teaches an athlete how to work as part of a team and strive for common goals.
Kim Cheel believes that arts and culture are the soul of a community and that is why she has worked tirelessly for years to advocate for them in Airdrie.