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I live north of Toronto in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada with my husband Simon and daughter, Lily. I am an illustrator/artist and educator. I grew up in an old church in Big Bay, with the Pop-up Lady for a mom and a Potter/Photographer for a dad. I went to the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and the University of Canterbury for illustration, printmaking and electronic art. I have had two children's books published, Fiddleheads and Learn to be a Leader in Recycling. I have also done editorial illustration work as well during my time at NSCAD. Lately, I have been exploring an early love of mine, 3-D images (shown in my portfolio). I used to spend a great deal of time making tunnel books, which I sold at 1st Hand Gallery in Toronto. These works are quite similar; layers of drawings, on a small scale, like a very tiny stage set or installation.Take a look at my 'process page", to see how I create them, set the lighting and photograph them. I take my inspirations from Victorian curiosities, vintage book illustrations, children's drawings, Edo period prints and set design. I have a few other process images and finished shots at my flickr: www.flickr.com/ellymackay. My artworks for children can be purchased at Evolve Toystore, Meaford and the Sweatpea Wholesome Baby Store, Owen Sound and now through my mini store. Thanks Kelly for these nice words... Not only was her work highly creative, she also provided a detailed break down of expenses and always had the project done on time. She is a real pleasure to work with. Kelly Neall - Ottawa International Animation Festival
Previous Illustration Clients Include
- Curriculum Plus Publishing (Children's Book: Fiddleheads)
- Resource Recovery Fund Board Nova Scotia (Children's Activity Guide: Learn to be a Leader in Recycling - French and English editions)
- EnRoute Magazine (Short Story: Between Wars)
- Imperial Oil (Spring Review: Wildcats and Thrones - French and English editions)
Exhibition History (Group and *Solo)
- Article, South Grey-Bruce Literacy Council
- 100 Squares, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound
- We Practice What We Teach, White Water Gallery, North Bay
- *The Walls Have Ears And Their Lips Talk of Mischief, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax
- Graduate Studio Show, Khyber Centre for the Arts, Halifax
- Electronic Art Show, Khyber Centre for the Arts, Halifax
- Annual Print Show, Anna Leonowens Gallery
- The Blame Show, Anna Leonowens Gallery
- The Louisburg Project, Anna Leonowens Gallery
- Canadian Icons Show, 1st Hand Gallery, Toronto
- The Spring Show, 1st Hand Gallery, Toronto
Awards
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