PORTFOLIO

2026

A palm of a hand is outlined in white against a green, stone-like patterned background. Above this, there is a brown circular object with a white wireframe drawing of a bear and some decorative black stars and swirls.
A whale appears to be jumping out of the water towards the moon, which contains an image of a hanging red candle. The scene has a surreal, dreamlike quality with stylized, contrasting colors and imagery.
Decorative cookbook with red and white stripes, featuring illustrations of a blue oven mitt, garlic, a donut, tomatoes on the vine, a lemon, and a red bow, with a phrase "Jillian's Favourite Recipes".

2025

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An acrylic painting of a whale swimming underwater, with a few small fish around it, in shades of blue.
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Close-up of a puffins face with a colourful beak against a beige background.
Circular painting of a fish and bear stylized, abstract art style with bold brushstrokes, and the background features bright orange and yellow colors above water, and blue below water, representing the ocean.
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A paper placemat on a stone floor floor with an illustration of a reindeer, stars, and gift boxes, with a drink with a straw and a lemon wedge placed on top.
A circular collage art piece made from cut-out newspaper clippings, with a black and white image of a mi’kmaq settlement in Newfoundland, Canada. Overlaid with red embroidered text that reads ’STILL HERE'.
A drawing of a human hand with intricate line details and symbolic markings on the fingers, set against a dark reddish background.
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An abstract, colorful illustration of a moose against a purple background with white and black outlines and various Mi’kmaq patterns.
A stylized, abstract representation of a fish in vibrant blue with purple and turquoise accents, surrounded by a background of irregular, gray stones.
Artwork of a fantasy character, Princess Zelda with long blonde hair, elf ears, a jeweled headpiece, and closed eyes, holding hands near face in prayer or concentration.
Silhouette of a princess with a crown and a feathered accessory, set against a background of stone-like patterns with star and plus sign accents, with a wispy, smoky outline following her figure.
An abstract painting showing white tree branches on a black background with a dark red sphere and blue streaks in the center, framed with a red border and surrounded by black and silver textured material.
A ceiling light fixture with a circular metal frame wrapped in light-colored material, with multiple strings of feathers and papers hanging from the frame.
A colorful cartoon illustration of a crocodile wearing a yellow superhero cape, with an open mouth showing teeth, set against a purple background.
Abstract painting with vertical stripes in black, purple, pink, blue, and white, with textured and swirling patterns.

2024

Colorful illustration of a fish with sections depicting mountains, a forest, a river, and a sky with red and orange rays, set against a pink background.
Abstract illustration of a beach scene with a large red sun, stylized clouds, birds, fish in the water, rocks, and a sandy shore.
Painting of Lord Ganesha, featuring an elephant-headed deity with a pink face, adorned with a white crown, jewelry, and spiritual symbols on a light blue background.
A colorful wall art painting featuring a large pentagram with intertwined white and black lines. The background is divided into four quadrants with different colors: black, red, yellow, and white, each containing small decorative symbols.
Painting of a blue whale tail rising out of ocean water with distant land on the horizon.
Blue circular altar cloth with white occult pentagram symbols and decorative border.
Illustration of three bullets with the words 'Deny', 'Defend', and 'Depose' written on them in pink neon letters, surrounded by various stickers including Garfield, the word 'Love,' a rainbow, smiley faces, the Playboy bunny, a peace sign, a banana,
A black cormorant perched on a red buoy in Baddeck Bay, with a small sailboat and a dense forest in the background.
Black and white painting of a young girl with long braided hair against a black background.
Black and white image of a handprint at the center, surrounded by four decorative symbols on a black background.
Embroidery of a red and purple seven-pointed star with yellow accents on a beige background surrounded by a circle with small blue and red symbols.
Colorful patterned ribbons including black with white stars, purple with white line art of a flying bird, red with black triangles, black with white hieroglyphic-like symbols, black with white star patterns, light blue with darker blue heart shapes,
A painting depicting two hands holding an orb with a leaf on it, above a mountain landscape with stylized mountain illustrations and animals like a cow, an elk, and a fox, all in shades of green and white.
A mural depicting a dark castle with a red sky above. The lower part of the mural shows various white animal silhouettes, including an eagle, wolf, bear, rabbit, and paw print, with dark tree branch details in the background.
Close-up of two hands engaged in a handshake, with one hand appearing more feminine and the other more masculine. The feminine hand is dressed in a maroon sleeve with gold buttons, while the masculine hand is plain. A liquid, possibly coffee or tea,
Three upside-down trees with bark patterns resemble faces, set against a colorful surreal background with floating blue shapes.
Colorful painting of a turtle with a purple background, featuring a red and orange shell with geometric and Mi’kmaq symbols, and blue-green limbs.
A clock with a red background, featuring an eye in the center, surrounded by gold-colored wings and rings, with white oval shapes around the edge.
Hand holding a black silhouette of a bear-shaped sign with a white Mi’kmaq star on its back, featuring lines and crosses.
Colorful abstract painting of a plant with green leaves, pink and orange accents, on a light blue oval canvas.
A pair of beige feathers hanging from red thread on a green background.

2023

A blue whale with a white underside, swimming under a sunset or sunrise scene with a large, glowing red and orange sun. The whale contains small, simple fish drawings inside its body. A handprint made of what appears to be orange or pink paint is in
Night scene with snow-capped mountains, a purple aurora in the sky, four blue and white teepees, and a campfire in the center with smoke rising.
A colorful mural of a moose with a space-themed interior, set against a forest background.
Colorful painterly illustration of a lobster with shades of green and blue on a neutral background.
Pencil sketch of a swan with flowers and leaves surrounding it.
Painting of Minnie Mouse on a pink canvas with a pink background, showing her winking and smiling, wearing a polka dot pink bow and dress.
LED lights Lite-brite arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree with a star on top, set against a dark background.
A stylized, mystical illustration featuring a pentagram enclosed within a yellow circle at the center, surrounded by celestial and botanical symbols such as crescent moons, flowers, leaves, and branches on a light green background. There is a cartoon
Circular artwork with a red background, featuring a yellow eye at the center, surrounded by six yellow wings and six white petal-like shapes.
A silhouette of a rabbit holding a flag, surrounded by a laurel wreath, with the initials ‘F R' written in elegant script.
Four colorful, whimsical heart-shaped murals with expressive, tearful faces painted on a wooden surface, each in different vibrant colors: green, purple, pink, and blue.
Painting of two red and white mushrooms surrounded by green leaves and yellow star-like accents on a circular wooden surface.
A hand holding a circular painted artwork of wednesday addams, with black hair playing a cello, set against an abstract background with a spherical design.
A striped bookmark featuring various characters from the game The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, decorated with colorful stickers.
Three Inukshuk necklaces each with a different colored stone pendant hanging on a silver chain, positioned on a white background.
Colorful embroidered tags with Pokémon-themed designs featuring Eevee, Sylveon, Umbreon, Espeon, and Jolteon. Several skeins of multicolored embroidery floss are also visible.

Commissions

2021 — The Floral Rabbit, Logo Design

2022 — Mackenzie Family, Custom Casket

2022 — Private Buyer, 24" round 2 Headed Calf acrylic painting

2022 — Private Buyer, 24" x 18" Acrylic ‘mommy & baby bear’ nursery painting

2022 — Private Buyer, 22" round acrylic Wednesday Addams Portrait

2022 — Private Buyer, 18" x 24" Elsa Frozen Portrait

2023 — Private Buyer, 12" x 12" Acrylic Minnie Mouse nursery painting

2023 — Private Buyer, Death Note Hat

2023 — Private Buyer, Memorial Portrait

2023 — Beccas Berries, Digital Sticker Design

2023 — United Church of Canada, Faux stain glass window

2023 — Fae Curio Artisanal Collective, graphic design poster for community artist market

2023 — Paul Family, Memorial Casket Cap Panel + Custom Photo Mat

2024 — Private Buyer, 18" x 24" Caribou canvas painting for private collection

2024 — Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, digital holiday card

2024 — Recreation Nova Scotia, Digital T-shirt design for conference attendees

2025 — Dr. Ghenea Family Practice Website, 148 digital designs

2025 — FleetFixHD Mobile Mechanic Website Configuration

2025 — Recreation Nova Scotia Award Banquet Ceremony

Education

Selected Group Exhibitions

Freelance Curating

2024 — The Cellar Bar Group Exhibition, Curator, North Sydney, Nova Scotia

2025 — The Cellar Bar Group Exhibition, Curator, North Sydney, Nova Scotia

2025 — ‘Rural Reflections’ Group Exhibition, Curator, North Sydney, Nova Scotia

Publications & Press

2025 — The Coast Radio 89.7FM, ‘Dialogue’. Interview with Cora Parago (The Cellar Night Exhibition, Rural Reflections Exhibition)

2025 — The Coast Radio 89.7FM, ‘Dialogue’. Interview with Cora Parago (Counter Culture Exhibition)

2025 — CBC Radio, Sydney. Interview with Brittney Wentzel — Current affairs reporter (Counter Culture)

2025 - CBC Radio, Sydney, ‘Main Street Cape Breton’. Interview with Wendy Bergfeldt (Counter Culture Exhibition)

Awards & Grants