Description
About the Artist
Jil-Leesa GW is a graphic design artist based out of Sarnia, Ontario. A member of Aamjiwnaang first nations located along the banks of the St Clair River and proudly counts herself among the Deer Clan.
From an early age, she discovered that creative outlets form a link between the artist and the viewer that couldn’t be expressed through words. This fueled her and became part of her inspiration. Through her works, she seeks to convey inner strength, the beauty of the natural world, and the subtle but powerful importance of connection in our daily lives. It is her hope that her work will bring joy, foster community in those around her, and that in doing so, bring herself and others to new heights of self-expression.
Her artistic career has been rife with difficulty, which she has sought to persevere and grow from. As a self-taught artist, she has spent much of her free time researching different mediums and finding her niche in the art community. Aside from traditional paper and pencil, her preferred medium is digital art, and she utilizes a range of programs to harness inspiration and bring the soul of the art to life. Counted among her achievements is the Orange Shirt Day design ‘Unity‘ featured within TD Banks archives for the year 21’
When not making digital art, Jil-Leesa’s hobbies include taking long walks with her dog, beading earrings, drinking coffee, spending quality time with friends and family, and enjoying whatever day the world sees fit to throw at her.
Over time we have become aware of the need of many indigenous communities, some with very small needs that we wanted to be able to help with. I.e., a field trip, learning materials, sports equipment, art supplies, etc.
$2.00 from each shirt goes to programs promoting awareness and reconciliation
$2.00 goes to the artist
