Stephany Castilla is an Ottawa-based juried member of the Kanata Civic Gallery. Through her art, she explores the beauty of everyday vintage objects and the wonder of nature through colour and light. She expresses her curiosity through oil, watercolour, ink, and acrylics.

Her work has been displayed at Algonquin College, the CARDELREC Recreation Complex, Center Point Theatre, the Stittsville Artist tour, Ottawa Public Library locations, Kanata Civic Gallery, Orange Gallery, Tette Centre for Learning and Creativity in Kingston, and with private collectors.

Stephany began her foundation of drawing, painting, and illustration while attending the Fine Art Program at the High School of Commerce in Ottawa, Canada.

With her artistic foundations in place, she pursued her education in Graphic Design and has had a successful 25-year career as a professional Graphic Designer. As a Graphic Design professor at Algonquin College, she received The Diane Bloor Award for Teaching Excellence . The award is presented to teachers who demonstrate outstanding performance with a focus on a commitment to teaching and an ability to excite students to learn and achieve through a variety of teaching methods.

Art has always been her passion and she continues to paint daily. Through her art, she raises funds for local and national causes.

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