The Plot Thickens

Hi, I’m an artist and maker based in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada — a professional collector of creative hobbies and accidental glitter explosions.

I’ve always loved making things with my hands. If I can paint it, pour it, shape it, bead it, or turn it into something weird and wonderful, I’m probably already doing it. My little corner of the world is filled with art supplies, unfinished ideas, music, dog hair, and the occasional “what happens if I mix these together?” experiment.

Living with a connective tissue disorder and a heart condition means life can be unpredictable, but creativity has always been my constant. While I’m unable to work a traditional job, creating art gives me a way to keep building, dreaming, and sharing pieces of myself with others. Every item I make carries a little bit of stubbornness, joy, and determination in it.

I create handmade jewelry, artwork, paintings, dog collars/leashes, drink coasters, ashtrays, keychains,stash cans,and custom guitar/bass picks — basically a chaotic assortment of cool things made by an artist whose brain refuses to stick to one category.

This isn’t just a one-person operation either. My parents help me run the business when my health decides to be dramatic, and together we make an awesome team. Whether it’s helping with orders, brainstorming ideas, or keeping me company during long crafting sessions, this little business is built with a lot of love, teamwork, and caffeine.

Thank you for supporting handmade art, small businesses, and artists who refuse to quit creating. You’re helping turn passion into possibility — and that means more than you know.

Polaroid photo of a yellow sunflower with green leaves against a deep purple background.
A utility pole with power lines and a street light against a cloudy sky.
A red and black squid kite flying in a clear blue sky.
Colorful text spelling 'Gilliland' in a rainbow gradient on a black background.
Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it.
— David Lee Roth
An abstract painting featuring vertical streaks in shades of blue, green, purple, and black with a textured appearance.
Abstract acrylic pouring painting with swirling patterns in pink, purple, black, green, and gold tones.
A close-up photo of a sunflower with yellow petals and a dark center against a sky background.
If you’re going through hell, keep going.
— Winston Churchill