With a background in journalism and a love for visual storytelling, Kristy Woudstra the Hamilton-based artist behind Gezellig Studio brings a fresh, sustainable approach to quilting and textile art. In this conversation, Kristy explores her inspirations, motivations, and stories that have catapulted her creative practice into success.

We’re thrilled to announce the newest creatives and collections to the Fineline family! We’re proud to share their diverse creativity with the Fineline community and Toronto’s art scene as a whole!

Over the past year, Fineline and OCADU LiVE have collaborated to create Housewarming - a series for people who have a love for art, for authenticity, and for celebrating diversity. Each episode features heartwarming stories about the impact of art in our daily lives and the connection with those who purchase local art from artists and creators. Read on to learn more about the making of Housewarming, and the team behind the project!

Meet Kyla Yager, a New Orleans-bred and Toronto-based visual artist with a passion for putting emotions at the forefront her work. Drawing from her own experiences with ADHD and Mental Health, Kyla transformed these situations into tools for her practice. Through her art, Kyla aims to empower neurodivergent individuals, encouraging them to embrace their unique traits as strengths rather than obstacles. In this conversation, Kyla explores her artistic journey, inspirations, and insights that have brought her pieces to galleries across the world.

We’re excited to introduce the latest group of artists joining the Fineline Family! We extend our heartfelt welcome to our newest vendors, whose skills and dedication to their work are a fantastic addition to our community. Read on to learn more about our newest batch of creatives, view their pieces, and consider some new additions to your home!

Perspectives is a series by Fineline on the impact of meaningful art in the home. In this piece, Nurse Hailee Manosca shares her love of sentimental artwork and her support for close friend Jewel Pavao. Hailee speaks about how the pieces she's purchased from Jewel have brought a sense of fun in her living space, as well as prominent messages of empowerment.

We are thrilled to announce the new group of artists joining the Fineline Family! Please extend a warm welcome to our newest vendors, whose talent and passion for their practices enrich our platform and community. Join us as we unveil the creatives who are showcasing their beautiful artistry and consider bringing their fresh art pieces into your home.

With a practice based in exploring contemporary issues through her Filipino heritage and intersectional feminism, artist Jewel Pavao aims to break barriers in the design industry. Jewel’s work aims to create visually uplifting pieces highlighting bright colours and stylized imagery that pack a powerful conceptual punch. In this conversation, Jewel explores her inspirations, motivations, and stories that have catapulted her creative practice into success.

Step into the vibrant world of Natasha Dichpan, a dynamic multi-disciplinary painter whose artistic prowess extends beyond the canvas to the realm of live performances and vibrant murals. In this conversation, Natasha explores the stories and inspirations that create her mesmerizing live painting performances and practice.   

Perspectives is a series by Fineline on the impact of meaningful art in the home. In this piece, Toronto resident and designer Kat Lyadova shares her passion for homegrown artistry and her support for the work by artist Natasha Dichpan. Kat speaks about how the piece ‘Impressions’ she recently purchased from Natasha – an enchanting monochromatic portrait – has brought charm and whimsy to her home’s living space.

Influenced by the nuances of everyday life—including recurring themes of identity and nostalgia—Sarah illustrates the good and the bad of people’s intentions through her work. ⁠As a First Director of the Fineline Co-operative, Sarah brings her collaborative, progressive approach to the community; driven by the values of diversity, inclusion and accessibility.⁠

Toronto resident Andrea Bartliff shares her love of local art and explains how a piece she recently purchased from Live in Colour – a stained glass diamond crafted by the artist Attiya Khan – has brought beauty and connection to her home massage and yoga studio.