About the Artists

Name : Christopher B. Elser
Aka X.B.E

Enjoy nerdy things of all genres except Im not the biggest fan of scary movies thanks to a life altering viewing of scream… I won’t go into detail but it’s not for me.

Favourite colour: forest green or maybe turquoise I’m not sure. Red is pretty hot too…

Favourite food: fried bread tacos

I have 2 cats and a wonderful partner named G and we Live in SW Cowtown

I love to Hang out and enjoy spending time with others

Former plumber and industry worker, currently employed at the TsuuT’ina Gas Stop

Proud Graphic Design graduate from VCAD (visual college of art and design).

I got into art like everyone else does ( by doodling in class and writing on walls from time to time). Though I never fully explored this passion until my big sister Erin showed me that you can make cool stuff and live your life however you want to!

After graduating I’ve been working on art of all mediums to expand my base knowledge to help express exactly who I am as an artist. I couldn’t be more happy to share a part of this journey with my sister and continue to create, laugh (and bicker occasionally) while making cool stuff for the people we love and ourselves.

Cheers! X.B.E

 

Name : Erin Elser Walton

Chris is my little brother and I was present for the life altering viewing of scream he mentioned but unlike him I DO like scary movies… but only at like 2pm so it’s not tooo scary.

Favourite colour: Yellow, like banana yellow or egg yellow.

Favourite food: jalapeño chips

I’m a mom of twin toddlers who are constantly moving, have hilarious personalities and they are VERY tall for their age. Currently my full time job is hanging out with them making sure everyone eats and no one loses an eye (or any other body parts).

I have been making art forever and it was just for fun in the start and then I started making things for the people I care about and now here I am making it and sharing it with whomever wants to see it!

All my arts and craft knowledge has come through books, YouTube, trial and error, asking my mom(she’s very crafty) and LOTS of practice. I’m constantly wanting to do new things and try out new mediums so my art is constantly changing.

I’m very excited to be making art with my brother. We’re a mix of cute, fun and weird and our collaborations will be just that! Stay tuned for all our cool stuff we’re making!

xox E

Name: Dr Rhonda “kokom” Elser

favorite color: pink

favorite food: spaghetti

From saddle lake AB, retired teacher, mother of 3, Kokom of 4, generational crafter. 

Rhonda’s “retired” life consists of hanging out with her grand kids, substitute teaching, teaching a college course on indigenous knowledge and cree-ating!

Rhonda makes a variety of indigenous artwork; dream catchers, drums, rattles, earrings and beadwork. She learned her craft from her mother Mary Pasquayk who was an indigenous entrepreneur.

We are very excited to share some of Rhonda’s work here! Check out her stuff in “Made by Kokom”