A deeper connection to nature through creativity.
Hello, I'm Kaitlyn
I am an interdisciplinary artist and herbalist. My art practice is interwoven between these modalities and is based in mindfulness that fosters a deeply rooted connection to nature.
In the spirit of reconciliation, I acknowledge that I live, work and play on the traditional lands of many Coast Salish First Nations. I extend much gratitude and respect to the land and the people who have lived here for as long as these stories have been shared.
Education
How I Started
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts with a minor in Social Practice and Community Engagement from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and have a background in social services. Community-building is at the heart of what I do. I’ve always been drawn to cultivating strong community connections and strive to do so creatively.
For herbal medicine, I have learned from many teachers, including: Juliet Blankenspoor from Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, Asia Suler, Diana Munday, and Arielle de Martinez. I consider myself a lifelong student to this practice, and am always learning and refining. I have found that my studies in herbal medicine informs my art practice.
Artistic Process
like nature itself, my work is ever-evolving
Ungrounded creativity gets you nowhere. I help people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds ground their creativity through art, nature, and community—so they can create from a place of deep authenticity.
My art practice has a unique combination of foraged and artist grade materials. My work is often experimental, and not always intended to be archival- it may change as it ages.
I work in a variety of approaches, ranging from community engaged processes, painting, drawing, murals, sculpture, fiber arts, illustration, photography, and printmaking.
Through group workshops, exhibitions, and artistic interventions, I offer space, tools, and guidance to bring your ideas to life. Come for the art, stay for the tea—and the connections that root you back to yourself and your community.
Like nature itself, my work is ever-evolving.
Ivy workshop
I learned so much in the Ivy workshop. Kaitlyn has a very special way of teaching that I appreciate.
"Ivy Workshop"
Beautiful!! Above and beyond my expectations.
"So grateful to have
found Kaitlyn."
I have bought a few of her Wave Imprint artworks for my home and get so many compliments on them.
"she helped me feel at ease"
I took one of Kaitlyn’s workshops for learning how to make art with nature and loved it. I don’t consider myself an artist, and felt a bit nervous coming in to it, but she helped me feel at ease and I ended up making a very interesting piece of art!
"Sense of balance into my home"
Her art helped bring more of a sense of balance into my home.
"Wave imprints"
I absolutely loe these wave prints! I have 2 myself and have bought 3 more for 3 friend’s birthdays! It’s an amazing art to look at… seeing different shapes… this last one I see a turtle! I love reading about the process of Kaitlyn making these… truly a talented young lady. Thank you.
Solo Shows
Conversations with the Ocean, Arts AccessAbility Network, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2022.
Capturing a Wave, Outlet Gallery, Port Coquitlam, BC, 2020.
Group Shows
56 Artists to Celebrate 56 Years, Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, Langley BC, 2024.
Collecting and Reassembling: International Mail Art Exhibition, Richmond BC, 2023.
Pop’d Arts: Sharing Sustainable Approaches and Practices, Langley BC, 2023.
Green Art: Sharing Sustainable Approaches and Practices, Langley Centennial Museum, 2022.
Earth, Air, Wind, Fire; Langley City, 2022.
Looking Back & Moving Forward; Langley Arts Council, Langley, BC, 2021.
Art Connects; Langley Arts Council, Langley BC, 2021.
Benefit for the Peace; Notional Space, Vancouver BC, 2019.
The Show; Michael O’Brien Exhibition Commons, Emily Carr University, Vancouver BC, 2019.
Let’s Talk About Waste; Michael O’Brien Exhibition Commons, Emily Carr University, Vancouver BC, 2019.
Intertwined, Michael O'Brien Exhibition Commons, Emily Carr University, Vancouver, BC, 2018.
When Things Happen Quick; Michael O’Brien Exhibition Commons, Emily Carr University, Vancouver BC, 2018.
Mail Art; FINA Gallery, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, Kelowna BC, 2016.
Shape and Colour; Helen For Now Gallery at Emily Carr University, Vancouver BC, 2015.
The Commons; Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver BC, 2015.
Anonymous Art Show; North Vancouver Arts Council, North Vancouver BC, 2014.
Art Party Exhibition; Seymour Art Gallery, North Vancouver BC, 2013.
Rite of Spring Exhibition; Deer Lake Art Gallery, Burnaby BC, 2013.
Art Facilitator- Visual Arts Hangouts for Youth ages 12-24, Expressive Youth Arts x Langley Arts Council, 2025
Art Instructor- Botanical Impressions at Langley Fine Arts Festival, 2025
Art Instructor- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Youth Art Series, Langley Arts Council, 2024
Art Facilitator, Nature Connected Art Workshop - Earth Daughters Festival, 2024
Art Instructor - Environmental Extravanganza, City of Surrey, 2024
Facilitator, Nature Connected Art Workshop - Recharge Retreat at Loon Lake Lodge, 2024
Art Facilitator - Vicuna Art Studio, Maple Ridge, 2019
Vancouver Mural Festival x Emily Carr University- Parking Stall Murals @ Main and 7th, Vancouver BC, 2017
Keys to the Streets x Mosaic BC, Wesbrook Community Centre, 2016
Herbal Workshop: Gentle Medicine, Canadian Herb Conference, 2025
Artist Talk: Conversations with Ivy, Canadian Herb Conference, 2024
Artist Talk: Lions Park Art Residency Intentions, City of Port Coquitlam, 2022Panel: Eco Arts Fest, Artists 4 Sustainability, 2022
Artist Talk: Capturing a Wave, City of Port Coquitlam, 2020
Lions Park Art Residency, City of Port Coquitlam, 2022
what I've been up to
