Celebrating Local Arts and Culture
Sean Faherty – Oil Portrait Artist
Of Fort Nelson Custom Oil Portraits
Fort Nelson oil painter Sean Faherty approaches art with the same honesty that defines his portraits: direct, unpretentious, and quietly compelling. Working primarily in wet-on-wet oils, he embraces experimentation over perfection, believing that great art should speak for itself. In this Artist Spotlight, Sean reflects on 55 years of creative exploration, the pull of portraiture, and why sometimes the best thing an artist can do is stop overthinking and simply paint.
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Allyssa Eklund – Creator
Of Pink Elephant Creations
Through her business, Pink Elephant Creations, Allyssa Eklund creates thoughtfully designed children’s clothing rooted in comfort, sustainability, and real everyday life. Drawing from her background in social work and her experience as a mother, her pieces are designed to support movement, sensory comfort, and longevity through grow-with-me sizing and carefully chosen materials. Working from a family-centered home studio in the Northern Rockies, Allyssa combines practicality with creativity to create one-of-a-kind garments meant to be loved, lived in, and passed along.
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Amber Lloyd – Indigenous Artist
Of RAW North Crafts
Amber Lloyd is a Dene artist based in Fort Nelson, BC, and the creator behind RAW North Crafts. Working primarily with moosehide, fur, and beadwork, she creates handmade pieces that carry forward generations of knowledge, intention, and cultural practice. Guided by teachings passed down through her family, Amber approaches each piece with care, patience, and respect for the energy woven into her work. Her creations are both functional and deeply rooted in story, designed to be worn, lived in, and carried across the land.
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Meet the Creators
Francine Freeman
Project Director
Ryan Dickie
Filmmaker & Photographer
Esme Stephens
Article Designer & Writer
Devin Bellerose
Podcast Host
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