Welcome! I’m Daina—a self-taught artist, teacher, and now a registered counsellor and coach here on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC.

Through art and creative exploration, I’ve guided over 1,000 people of all ages to reconnect with their creativity and discover the joy of self-expression throughout the 20+ years of following what lights me up.

At Ocean Art Studio, I offer a variety of options for adults and kids—both online and in-studio—designed to inspire and support your creative journey.

If you’ve been feeling creatively stuck, I invite you to join my 6-week live program, [Re]Ignite, launching January 2025. It’s designed to help you release blocks and reconnect with your creative spark. Explore more and see what speaks to you!