The Rascal
Hi! I’m Al.
I recently found my love for creating resin art during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically during the intense lockdowns. I’m a 25 year old Registered Psychiatric Nurse currently working on an Acute Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Unit in Manitoba. To say the last year has been stressful simply does not cut it. During 2020 I found I was still able to work effectively with others on their mental health and recovery journey but I simultaneously became very good at neglecting my own mental health and avoiding self-care. Between sleepless nights at home and ever-growing anxiety stemming from daily changes in policies and procedures in the work environment I found working with resin extremely therapeutic. I feel so lucky to have found this medium for self-expression, creativity, stress relief and, of course, the ever lovely art of distraction.
I hope you’ll find something you love here.
xxx,
Al
Behind the Rachel Jean Collection
This collection is inspired by one of my best pals, Rachel Jean.
I met Rachel while traveling through Egypt back in 2017 - it was love at first sight to say the least. Between our love of travel and tattoos Rachel and I instantly connected and had never ending conversations throughout our trip. Despite the distance between our homes, our friendship has continued to grow and bloom and I feel so lucky to have her in my life.
The Rachel Jean collection is a handful of glam goth resin pieces that remind me of her. I had an absolutely wicked time creating these items and I hope some of them will be favourites of yours!
Behind the Tia Louise Collection
This collection is interwoven with vibes inspired by my angel, Tia Louise.
I met Tia a handful of years back at the Winnipeg Folk Festival (a 4 day folk music festival full of modern day flower children and sunshine). The best way to describe Tia to someone who doesn’t know her would be to compare her to a sunflower, bright and lovely, strong and beautiful, and always facing the sun, regardless of how gloomy things may be.
The Tia Louise collection is full of light and love and inspired by the energy that radiates from her being. I hope one of these pieces will bring some sunshine to your life!
Behind the Jessica Ashley Collection
This collection is based on my lovely little sister, Jessica Ashley.
Jess, one of my longest and truest friends. I can't imagine having grown up without her by my side. She has always been so supportive, hilarious, moderately inappropriate in public settings and full of love. She's one of the main people that supported me in the creation of this website and my resin journey. I probably couldn't of done it without her.
The Jessica Ashley collection is inspired by her energy, our love of the ocean and me always making her play Bubbles, the blue powerpuff girl, as kids. I hope one of these pieces will bring some light to your space!