About me

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Welcome to my site! I hope you enjoy browsing through the colourful display and that, at times, you may feel transported to the locations I depict. Many of the images are from my old home in Switzerland, or my travels throughout Europe and North America. I’m Canadian! I spent most of my life in Canada, reading, writing, painting. I got a Degree in Arts and Contemporary Studies at Ryerson University  (though it's been renamed since). The campus was in Toronto, Ontario. My major was actually in English Literature and I’ve begun stretching that muscle with some writing projects of my own, but that’s not what this site is about. While I was studying ‘stuffier’ subjects during my four year degree, I spent lots of time at the Museums of Toronto. Especially the Art Gallery of Ontario, where I was inspired by The Group of Seven, Claud Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Charles Dulac and J.W. Turner. I’d pursued visual arts in high-school but only kept it as my hobby through University. When I moved to Switzerland during the onset of the Covid Pandemic art took on a different role in my life. Within the confines of reduced work opportunities and learning to speak French I turned my passion into a professional pursuit. Three years, two exhibits, and a move to Florida later, here I am in the United States still painting and planning for future exhibits. 

 

Fun facts about me: I have a cute little cat named Molly who is a source of endless cuddles and entertainment. I’m a tea lover. Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast, Assam, Ceylon, Rooibos, I love them all! (Except I haven’t gotten into green or white tea… maybe one day.) I am also a complete nerd. I’ve been to several comic cons. I like Star Wars, Star Trek and the X-Men. I read avidly, but almost exclusively fictional novels. My favourite books are fantasies and cosy mysteries (with the occasional classic or poetry book thrown in). Oh! And I have a major sweet tooth.  

 

If you’ve read this far, thanks! It’s been fun composing this for you and I hope everything you’ve viewed on my site has been a source of Joy! 

 

Signed, 

 

Carlina Faasse