Born and raised on the West Coast of British Columbia, Alana has finally fulfilled her life long dream of living on an island near the ocean. Now residing in her cozy A-frame in Departure Bay,Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Alana finds endless inspiration in the beauty that surrounds her.

After over 20yrs running her own business in Interior Design & Decorating, she discovered her love for painting during the pandemic lockdown.

‘Who would have dreamed the radical shift in direction this would inspire, resulting in us moving to this beautiful island? Now here I am, an artist, spending my days bringing canvases to life with the support of my husband and art mentor, Jude, helping me polish my skills and encourage me through this major shift in careers. ‘

‘This coastal haven has transformed my life,allowing me to unwind from my health challenges and get lost in the creative process, capturing the beauty and serenity of our surroundings with hopes of bringing pleasure to others through my art. ‘                                                                                                                                                        -Alana