Oliver Rabara

Oliver Rabara is a hybrid artographer in the fine arts, cultural research, and development administration. His 30+ years of professional practice allowed him to work with various artists, institutions, and governments. Oliver currently writes in two Edmonton newspapers about business and the role of art in development. In this exhibit, his “Novo Cubism” twists Picasso’s traditions by composing in layers and displaying a breadth of coloring techniques from transparent, translucent, and opaque. His works are generally poetic and philosophical relative to abstract socio-realism.  Being a member of The Palette Club, he hopes to attract art agents, co-artists, and potential sponsors for collaborative projects in the future.

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Catherine McMillan

After studying Art & Design at MacEwan, Catherine’s desire for travel and her passion for drawing faces took her wandering around the world as a street artist. Through the summers she was a staple vendor on the Canadian Fringe Festivals circuit, drawing at well over 60 North American Fringe festivals including 26 consecutive years at the Edmonton Fringe.

She now stays closer to home, drawing at private and corporate events in and around Edmonton. When not drawing caricatures she spends her time painting in her home studio, running her little Etsy print shop and walking her dog Sparrow.

Julie Drew

Julie Drew waits and listens, letting the details of the world around her speak beauty and wonder. Adding her own distinct expression using watercolor and mixed media to capture the depths and nuances of color, light, and shadow, she creates paintings that proclaim peace, mystery, and wonder.

Her passion for art led to a BFA in Painting and Drawing from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, USA in 1987. Julie has been painting for over 35 years. In 1997, Julie moved with her family to Edmonton, Alberta.

Although Julie works predominantly in watercolor, she also uses mixed media with her own handmade paper. Julie teaches watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, oil and paper-making. Her artwork has been exhibited around Alberta.

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Noel Rile

Noel is a Filipino-Canadian artist inspired by the vibrant cultural heritage of the Philippines. His work explores themes of resilience, identity, and tradition through abstraction, landscapes, and still-life. Using a variety of mediums—including acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels, and mixed media—he approaches each piece with dedication and a pursuit of artistic excellence, aiming to reflect the depth and beauty of Filipino culture.

In addition to his personal artistic practice, Noel is actively involved with The Palette Club, where he collaborates with fellow artists to exchange ideas and support creative growth. Through his thoughtfully crafted works, he invites viewers to explore the stories and cultural nuances that shape Filipino life, offering a window into the enduring spirit of his homeland.

Daisy Ramos

Daisy’s artistry is rooted in a deep love for the Philippines and its rich heritage. Her work tells stories of strength, resilience, and tradition, shaped by the cultural tapestry that defines her as a proud Filipina who carries her heritage in every piece she creates. She thoughtfully draws upon natural materials like bamboo and abaca—elements connected to her roots—creating an authentic connection to her cultural origins. Her journey as an artist is one of sincere expression, and she continues to enjoy learning from fellow artists at The Palette Club.

Nozomi Kamei

Nozomi was born and raised in the countryside of Japan surrounded by rice fields. Growing up, she was taught the importance of harmony.  In high school, Nozomi went to study in Norway. She came to Canada to study and to explore my possibilities. In Edmonton, she went to a university and worked in health and wellness fields with people with various abilities.
Nozomi is a self-taught photographer. Growing up, she used disposable cameras for photography. In summer 2021, Nozomi started to focus on using photography to promote the sense of connections and harmony. In 2022, she started to work on her photography more so that she could better connect with herself and all beings around. Nozomi’s photographs have been exhibited in North America and beyond. For Nozomi, photography is an experience. Interacting with people and all beings around her has been influencing her creativity. Recently, she has been enjoying working film cameras. These are some of photos she took with a film camera in Edmonton.

Raynelle Paramonova

Raynelle was born and raised in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.  Her mom is a retired art teacher and artist.  She inspired Raynelle to try many different types of art media and to enter student competitions.  

In 1994, on her second trip to teach English as a Second Language in the former Soviet Union, she met a 'tall, dark and handsome' man named, Artem. They fell in love and married in Ukraine in June 1995.  In 1997, they moved ‘home’ to Canada with their one year old daughter.  Their two sons were born in 1999 and 2002. For the past 25 years, Edmonton, Alberta has been their home.  

Raynelle completed Fine Arts courses at the University of Alberta, including B&W Photography, Landscape Painting and Art Education courses.  For the past fifteen years, she has been teaching homeschool Fine Arts and Photography classes to large groups classes and also private tutoring.  She enjoys sharing techniques and inspiring her students as they create art.  

Since 2018, she has also been partnering with her husband who is a talented potter and clay sculptor.  Raynelle uses sgraffito and underglazes to decorate the pottery that she and Artem create on the potter’s wheel. 

She is determined to conquer the potter’s wheel in 2025, and she is looking forward to exploring more art media and developing more art skills in the future. 

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Artem Paramonova

Artem is a Network Engineer by day and a potter and sculptor by night. Artem was born and raised in Ukraine. He met and fell in love with his beautiful wife, Raynelle, in central Ukraine in 1994 while she was teaching English as a Second Language there with her parents. In June 1995, Artem and Raynelle married in Ukraine. They moved to Edmonton in 2000 and have worked and raised their three kids in the city ever since.  

On a whim for ‘date night’ in August 2018, Raynelle introduced Artem to throwing clay on a potter’s wheel at their maker’s space.  They soon discovered that he has a natural talent for pottery and for clay sculpture. Artem has a wonderful imagination and ability to express it in his clay sculptures.  Raynelle paints with underglazes on his pottery, and they collaborate together on many projects. Artem is looking forward to creating and exploring more of the many forms of pottery, glazing, firing and sculpting clay. 

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