Kyla Perry

Artistic. Creative. Crafty. That's me!

Art lives in every corner of my life and always has been such an integral part of who I am. There was a time when I thought I was going to be a vet, because I also love animals unconditionally, however, my math and science side of the brain are not strong so I stuck with my creative passion.

I currently reside in Milton, Ontario, Canada. I have degrees in Graphic Design and Digital Media Technical Production both obtained at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto. I had previously worked in marketing agencies for 8 years until the birth of my daughter – Emi. At that time, I chose to stay home to raise her as well as continue to run my own design business and also work on building up my painting career.

I started painting at the end of 2009 after seeing a local artist's work. His work had such a hold on my heart and inspired me to try painting because I wanted to create that feeling in others that his work had instilled in me. I had painted before in school, but actually hated it. Probably because we studied still life and realistic objects which don't hold me emotionally. I consider my style of painting to be abstract expressionism. I am an emotional painter. My pain...

Toronto School of Art
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Fundamental Acrylics with Tina Poplawski
2013

Ontario College of Art and Design
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Art of Type - Digital Media Certificate
2012

Ontario College of Art and Design
Toronto, Ontario, Danada
Introduction to Encaustic Painting - Art and Design
Certificate
2011

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Graphic Design - Diploma
2006

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Digital Media Technical Production - Diploma
2002

Sheridan College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Illustration
1999