Hayley Axelrad / First Date Realism The burnt yellow juxtaposed with

The burnt yellow juxtaposed with an olive tree green makes the piece feel layered

but Sarah’s work gives them new life

the subtleties of watercolour reflect the nuance and intimacy within human sexuality

Cardenas holds a BFA from OCAD University (2017) and has participated in residencies at The Maple Terrace (New York)

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Hayley Axelrad / First Date Realism The burnt yellow juxtaposed withHayley is a contemporary figurative artist based in Toronto, Canada. She holds a BA in Art History from McGill University and studied classical realism at The Academy of Realist Art in Toronto. Hayley has exhibited work in both New York and Toronto and taken part in various commercial projects for coveted lifestyle brands. Hayley is drawn to ephemera. She references old family photographs and snapshots from pop culture as sources of inspiration; her