Rani Crawford has been an active artist and art instructor for over thirty-five years. Before concentrating on her art, she was a classroom teacher for twenty years. She also owned and operated an art supplies, framing and studio business for fourteen years.

Her interests include all fine art mediums, and she finds her muse in natural subjects such as landscapes, seascapes, florals, birds and children at play. She thinks of her art works as small treasures. Each art piece is unique to reflect the individuality of her subjects and every aspect of nature is an opportunity to use pure colour and bravura brushwork.

Always inspired by her surroundings, it is hard for Rani to run out of ideas for new paintings. Each painting is a synthesis of plein air sketches, memory and imagination.

Over the course of her career, Rani has worked with a number of charities in support of both humanitarian and conservation initiatives. Her works are in collections in Canada and Europe.

Ashley Gaboury is a mixed media artist and illustrator who specializes in finely descriptive animal and portrait work. She has been teaching art to youth and adults for over 20 years and her clear instruction and demonstration of technique has been transformative for many of her students.

She works closely with The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary and her art has featured several of the rescued animals from the facility. She has a special relationship with canine/lupine animals, and her renditions of these beautiful creatures carries a deep weight of emotion. Ashley has devoted her life to art and art education, and her passion for her work and for teaching is evident in everything that she does.

-Eli Shigehiro, former student (Tattoo Artist - Haven Tattoo)

Jocelyn is a Southern Alberta artist and teacher who finds inspiration in the animals and landscapes around her. She specializes in animal portraits, and using texture to convey landscapes. As a classroom teacher for seven years before having two beautiful children, it was the perfect fit to combine art and teaching 4 years ago. Through her art, she shares her deep connection to nature's beauty, and guides her students to embrace their own creative voices and grow into confident, authentic artists. Jocelyn believes wholeheartedly that art should be accessible to everyone and that anyone who is willing can find an artist within themselves. She knows it is an incredible gift to share her love of art with so many incredible students.