Hey, I’m Ali

I came to Vancouver from a small town in Northwestern Ontario in my late teens to pursue art over 15 years ago. Since a young age I’ve been crafting from home and doodling my way through class. Art has always been a way for me to communicate, work, learn, and process my way through life creatively. Fluid shapes and bold, bright colours will always be a recurring theme in my work.

After receiving a BFA from Emily Carr University in 2014, I started freelancing in art and illustration. Post graduation I studied at BCIT to gain a Certificate in Communication Design, which helped develop my technical and visual problem solving skills. Since then I’ve worked independently as a career tattoo artist, muralist, and illustrator, and have worked with many small and large businesses to make custom designs and collaborations.

My work is versatile but recognizable, I find inspiration from changing disciplines, experimenting with new materials, and doing my best to draw everyday. Visually i’m inspired by cartoons, retro decor, hand painted signs, surface design, colourful sculpture and painted plywood installation work. I love to snowboard and be outdoors, crafting with friends and youth, and skill sharing with other artists and makers. I’m passionate about the connective ability of art and creativity, and the positive connections they make.

Some of my clients and collaborations include Vans, Vancouver Mural Festival, Poler Outdoor Stuff, Salmon Arms, Helly Hansen, Union Binding Co. and DWD Snowboards.

I’m a visual artist situated on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, otherwise known as Vancouver, BC.

If you’d like to get in touch regarding a project I’m happy to chat with you, please contact alibruceart@gmail.com

To keep up to date on my drawings and creative endeavors, follow my instagram @alitbruce