Stonewashed

Compassion comes first for Brandee Scarrott when life’s curveballs are thrown her way.

Verone Solilo has been using a canvas as a way to express her feelings for the past 55 years. As a fine art painter based in Airdrie, Solilo has used her art as a way to give back to the community.

Mackenzie Cox is paving the way for young artists in Airdrie at just 21 years old. In 2022, Cox opened her own art studio, Macki Makes Art, hosting a series of classes, summer camps and events. Since then, more than 200 students have come through the studio.