Nancy Orlikow,
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Hello! 
It’s a pleasure to be sharing some of my art with you. I’ve been very fortunate to have been able to live a life that is dominated by a love of art, art making, and design. I have always needed to express myself through art and after studying for my BFA in painting and psychology, I became an art therapist. For over 30 years I have been practicing as an art therapist in various parts of Canada. I am thrilled to be able to take my passion for art and have a fulfilling career from it. It’s a joy to share this with clients and friends. I think that I am constantly curating imagery in my head on a daily basis. I am perpetually curious about people, their lives and their stories. I find it very inspiring to hear about other people’s lives through their unique lenses. Having spent the majority of my career working with children, youth and their families I feel very connected to my child self. Being able to relate and be playful in my work as well as my art is a wonderful feeling. It’s always a huge compliment when people say they feel uplifted by my images.
I love history and have a deep fondness for architecture and especially old character houses. As a child I dreamt of becoming an architect and would draw blueprints for friends and family that I would customize as per their likes - so of course, every home had a pool and a library! Although I didn’t wind up choosing a career in architecture, I can be somewhat obsessed with it.Travel is another huge source of inspiration and I like to call myself a “nomadic homebody” because just as much as I love to travel I am also very happy to be at home with my art supplies and my family. I try to see the beauty in everyday life. 
I invite you to reach out to me if you’re interested in knowing more about my work, general enquires, collaborations - especially children’s books, etc...
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  • Gallery
  • Illustration
  • Paintings
  • about me
  • Musings
  • contact me