Trevor Clare has a gift for turning familiar places into living stories. His “neo-nostalgic” approach reimagines landmarks through colour, light, and texture, capturing both the physical details and the emotions tied to them. His work is a reminder that places can hold entire histories and that art can make those memories visible again.

Side quests are not distractions. They are skill runs that eventually power the main quest. Ryan pairs deep research with flow so ideas have both structure and spark. Let the work rest. Return with fresh eyes. Then release.

Author and storyteller Ellyn Winters shares how she turned her personal journey into a platform for change. From her book and Globe and Mail op-ed to AskEllyn.ai, she reflects on resilience, choice, and the surprises that shaped her. A story about honesty, strength, and helping women everywhere feel seen.

Elsa shows that creativity does not mean sharing everything. Some songs are for the world and others are for personal healing. Knowing which is which is part of the artistry.

Designer, writer, and educator Eleftheria (Elfie) Kalfakis shares how curiosity and teaching shape her creative life. In this 6Qs with Christine interview, she reflects on the role of discovery, the challenges that teach resilience, and the sparks that keep her practice moving. A story about creativity as both process and conversation.

Nancy Farrell has painted for decades, moving from clay to abstraction. Her story is about trust, layers, and the surprising generosity of saying yes.

Jamie shows us that type design is everywhere, on our screens, in our hands, and on the biggest stages in the world, yet we rarely notice it. Behind every letter is a creative decision that shapes how we read and feel.

Artist Jackie Bradshaw shares how childhood wonder, neurodivergence, and unexpected marks shape her imaginative, surreal practice. Part of the 6Qs with Christine series.

Nicole Beno makes colour sing and layers speak. In this 6Qs, she shares what sparked her creative voice, how collaboration feeds her practice, and why slowing down has reshaped her art.

In this 6Qs, Bernice Ma shares the origins of Made of Honour, the joy of consistency, and the chaos behind the scenes. A smart, heartfelt look at building a creative brand while keeping it real.

What do a dinosaur doodle, a brand ambassador gig, and a sketchbook full of Pentel pen lines have in common? They all belong to Michael Byers — and his story is as good as his illustrations.

Brie reminds us that trusting your gut isn’t just a vibe, it’s a skill you build over time. Her playful, intuitive design process didn’t come from nowhere. It grew out of reflection, community, and the courage to follow curiosity (even when it felt risky).

Emily Richards has taught hundreds of classes, written multiple cookbooks, and shared recipes across Canadian kitchens, including mine. Her warm, flexible style and real-life tips make everything feel doable. In this interview, she talks about food memories, teaching with joy, and what resets her creative energy when she’s feeling meh about cooking.

"Even commissioned subjects end up being intuitive for me. I've always had a 'no plans just draw' attitude."

Asia Nelson doesn’t just teach movement, she lives it. Through The Movement Life, she helps people reconnect to their bodies with strength, clarity, and care. In this edition of 6Qs with Christine, Asia shares what teaching has taught her, why slowing down matters, and how presence shapes everything she does.

Peter Shannon is one of the best interviewers I’ve ever seen in action. Thoughtful, curious, and quietly brilliant at putting people at...

“Confidence is really important and validation from others helps a lot, especially in the creative industry. Support fellow artists and offer constructive and helpful feedback.” -Alex Antonescu

“My best piece of advice that I find myself giving these days is: JUST LAUNCH. TEST. TRY.” -Trish Mumby

“I tell myself— this isn’t working the way I want it to right now, but I know it eventually will. It always does.” -Stephanie Boutari