Colleen Wall
Colleen Wall
Stepping into Colleen Wall's studio, you instantly get it: creativity isn't just a job for her; it's something much more profound. As a children's book illustrator, her art is deeply intertwined with her healing journey as a cancer survivor and as an artist in residence for the oncology department at a children's hospital., giving her work a rare depth and purpose. Photographing her was a treat – a chance to capture how she creates and the quiet why behind it all.
Her studio is tucked away in the basement of her house. Soft light filters through the windows, giving the whole space a calm, almost serene feel. Sketches, paints, and all the tools of her trade are scattered around—not chaotic, but more like a well-loved and used space. There's a real sense of creative potential – everything has its place, yet there's still room for inspiration to strike. Being there, photographing Colleen in her element, felt like capturing the heart of her process: thoughtful, focused, and driven by something more significant.
