Introducing my Artistic Journey
My name is Emma Bresola, and I am a versatile and accomplished artist with a remarkable career exceeding two decades in the creative industry. As a professional apparel, home decor designer, illustrator, and muralist, I am known for my distinctive style of bold yet whimsical hand-painted and digital designs.
My inspiration stems from a deep appreciation for nature, fine art, and the wonders of the world that ignite my curiosities.
Throughout my career, I have enjoyed exhibiting my work in Europe, Canada, and the United States, showcasing my talent and unique artistic vision to diverse audiences. Alongside creating art, I am also passionate about nurturing creativity in others. I have led various art workshops in my local community in Calgary, Canada.
Additionally, my artistic journey was further enriched by the incredible experiences I gained while studying applied art and illustration in Italy. During this time, I had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed publishers such as Piemme, De Agostini, Piccoli, Juvenilia, Edizioni E. Elle, Signum Scuola, Giunti Scuola, and Gakken. My designs reflect my artistic soul, blending intricate details with vibrant colours and a hint of whimsy.
These days, you can find me developing print collections for the apparel and homeware markets.
As I continue to push the boundaries of my creative expression, I look forward to engaging with new and exciting opportunities that allow my art to flourish and inspire.
AWARDS
Award Nomination, Finalist Publishing Category of Hiii Illustration 2020 International Competition, Oct 2021, Nanjing, China
CCIS New Canadian Artist Award, with the collaboration of CALGARY2012, Calgary Art Development Authority, Calgary
2nd Prize - Literature Prize Christmas Story, Interlinea, Novara, Italy
Special mention - National Prize for Poetry and Fairy Tale Alpi Apuane, Massa, Italy
1st Prize - Painting Competition Terrano Wine on your Table, CCIAA e FIPE, Trieste, Italy
HIGHLIGHT
Designed logo and medals UCFC, University of Calgary Fencing Club, 2024
Winter Event Pop-up market, Market Collective -BMO, Calgary, Dec 2023
Brain Bazaar Pop-up market, Market Collective - Beakerhead, Calgary, Sept 2023
2023 Opening my home decor e-shop
2019-2023, exclusive fashion print designs represented by White Buffalo Studio based in California
Illustration of Frida Khalo published by flow magazine in France and Germany 2022, Netherlands 2021
Award Nomination, Finalist Publishing Category, Hiii Illustration 2020 International Competition, Oct 2021, Nanjing, China
White Buffalo Studio selected several of my print designs for their participation at Print Source NYC, Virtual Event, August 2021
Poetic Self Portrait published by Uppercase magazine in the #47, Calgary 2020
Illustration Wandering Animals in Lockdown, selected for Hiii Illustration 2020 International Competition, featured on They Draw & Travel online gallery as part of Mapping This Moment collection, and on Linkiesta.it., May 2020
2019 Represented for fashion print designs by Pattern Observer Studio
Pattern Observer Studio selected several of my prints for their participation at Premiere Vision NYC in July 2019, showcasing my Hinterland Toile Design
Designed logo and curated web site images chanmpiondriving.ca, Champion Driving School, Calgary 2017
illustrations by Emma Bresola
Public Art Project
Art in Public Space by Emma Bresola, Calgary, Canada
Treaty 7 Territory Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.