Brazen Design Studio, Brazen Edwards-Hager

Brazen Edwards-Hager is an emerging artist that was born and raised in Alberta. Although she received formal training, she put her art aside for a number of years to focus on raising a family, and worked towards a Criminology degree at the University of Alberta where she eventually secured employment with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

 

She relocated to the Okanagan in 2009 with her fiancé and teenage twin boys and after a heartfelt decision she realized her one true regret in life was putting her passion aside, so with the encouragement of her family, she took the initiative and began devoting herself to art professionally.

 

Watercolours and Sumi-e (Japanese Brush Paintings) are liberating as an art form. The painting literally develops before her eyes, unfolding its surprises as it progresses. It is this which gives Brazen a sense of serenity, as there is no plan formed or sketch done beforehand.

 

Often described as the haiku of painting, Brazen is inspired by the elegance and simplicity of Sumi-e but has added a modern twist with her technique and use of watercolours. However remaining true to traditional methods, she still grinds her own ink and uses traditional bamboo brushes.

 

Through her unique style, you can see the personal connection she feels with the world. The colourful imagery, movement and mood expressed in her work evokes a sense of oneness with life.