NEALA 13 Her work draws deeply from

Her work draws deeply from a lifetime of connection to the natural world—from prairie skies and northern wilderness to the subtle beauty of plants and water reflections—creating paintings that reveal the poetic essence of everyday life

and controlled oxidation to develop the rich bronze and earth-toned patinas visible across the surface

the viewer may feel drawn into her scenes through a sense of time and history

and personality of animals

Her pieces often integrate hand-forged steel and polished stone sourced from the Canadian Rockies

NEALA 13 Her work draws deeply fromLuLu B Designs by Mary Lou Banks is a Calgary based jewellery artist that blends European elegance with a passion for natural gemstones, crystals, silver, and freshwater pearls. With a background in geology, Mary Lou carefully selects each material, creating handcrafted pieces that celebrate organic beauty and unique imperfections. Inspired by Parisian style and timeless design, her jewellery reflects a refined, personal approach to accessorizing.