Chelsea Virginia Creates

Oh Canadian Winters ❄️. As people who live far north of the equator, what do we get from our long winter seasons. Dry hands? Chapped lips? Salt covered boots? Chilled bones? More importantly we get a resilience and wisdom that only comes from having survived another deep freeze. I’m always grateful for the season change, and the moments of beauty that winter offers: the white snow, the glittering lights, the darkness, and slowness - there’s a magic to it for those who look. When I think about winter I think of my childhood and the ways I embraced play in the snow with my friends. I think of my grandmother sitting by her window, and the number of long winters she endured throughout her life. I wanted to doodle what was in my head, so here it is: an Ode to Winter Wisdom ❄️🧦🧊!

The 2026 Winter Stations are here 🥳! I vividly remember when I first moved to Toronto in 2018, got a job at East End Arts, and I discovered Winter Stations for the very first time. I can still recall the feeling of awe when I saw these public art installations down on the beach in the winter: 8 years later, and I still feel the exact same way 🙌.

❄️❄️ A beautiful snowy January in Toronto ❄️❄️

This was the first time I painted cycle track barriers for StreetARToronto, City of Toronto, and I had so much fun 🌈! I’m really looking forward to more exciting opportunities into 2026 and beyond ☺️.