UpSaged

About the Artist

I am Nicole Kazonie—a blend of nations. Through my father, I am Indigenous and a member of the Beaver First Nation Band in Alberta. Through my mother, I am 5th generation immigrant, born in Kamloops, BC. For the past 23 years, I've called Stony Plain, AB home.

My creative journey began in childhood and my spiritual journey in my teens, but nine years ago I deep-dived into my spirituality. That spiritual outlook became my lifeline when I faced a five-year addiction that nearly took everything.

When I first launched this website, I was clinging to it like a life raft—using it to make ends meet and trying to stay one step ahead of fear and uncertainty.

Today is different.

My vision is stable today.

I don't need this space to be my survival plan anymore. I've found my footing, I'm living within my means, and I've reclaimed my voice.

This website has evolved from a place of "getting by" to a space of genuine sharing. It's a home for my art, my story, and my journey—a place where I can be fully myself.

Join me in and around Stony Plain, AB. Check out my 2026 market schedule to see where I'll be popping up throughout the year!

You can also find my artwork hanging locally in and around Stony Plain. Come find my art in the wild!