Bold. Geometric. Autobiographical. Calgary, Alberta

Bold. Geometric. Autobiographical.

Rachelle Ymay Skilling is a Calgary-based artist and juried member of the Alberta Society of Artists. Her work explores themes of motherhood, personal narrative, and the everyday moments that define our lives. Inspired by her Dutch heritage, her bold geometric paintings and drawings capture the chaos and joy of modern motherhood. She teaches Autobiographical Comics at Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) and has been featured in New Forum Magazine and Mutha Magazine.

Rachelle Ymay Skilling

About

Rachelle Ymay Skilling

Bold. Geometric. Autobiographical.

Rachelle Ymay Skilling is a Calgary-based artist and juried member of the Alberta Society of Artists. Her work explores themes of motherhood, personal narrative, and the everyday moments that define our lives. Inspired by her Dutch heritage, her bold geometric paintings and drawings capture the chaos and joy of modern motherhood. She teaches Autobiographical Comics at Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) and has been featured in New Forum Magazine and Mutha Magazine.

Location
Calgary, Alberta
Making Art Since
2003

AUArts Class

Autobiographical Comics

Alberta University of the Arts

May 7, 2026

18:30 - 21:30

Use your voice and tell your story through comic arts and turn your experiences into meaningful visual narratives.

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Recent Work

Eric TEST 2

Eric TEST 2

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bugs

ERIC TEST 3

ERIC TEST 3

5000

butts

Light Through Leaves

Light Through Leaves

2025

Watercolor and Colored Pencil

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Comics

Drawing from Life

Drawing from Life

2024

Graphic Story Series

Pandemic Times

Pandemic Times

2021

Comic Series

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Exhibitions

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