About Chelsea VonSass

Chelsea Von Sass is a mixed media and oil painter based in Northern British Columbia. She blends whimsical realism, expressive abstraction, and comic-inspired boldness to create vibrant works that explore joy, emotion, and personal transformation.

A student of the Milan Art Institute’s Mastery Program, Chelsea’s style leans toward objective abstraction — drawing inspiration from powerful moments, deep emotion, and nostalgic beauty. Painting is both a craft and a lifeline: a way to navigate life’s intensity and bring lightness to the everyday. While her other professional life often involves high-pressure problem-solving, her art serves as a balancing force — wild, expressive, and grounded in clarity.

Her work has appeared in the Sima Arts Festival, pop up shows, and Salmon Arts Festival, and will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Terrace Art Gallery in Summer 2026. She has sold to collectors and tattoo studios across Canada, and her paintings are known for their vibrant storytelling, emotional resonance, and unexpected mix of softness and boldness.

When viewers connect with her work, Chelsea hopes they feel something personal — like they’ve found a piece of magic they didn’t know they needed. As a lifelong learner and creative mentor, she also encourages others to embrace their own voice and keep creating, no matter where life takes them..