Graceina Samosir

Hi there! I’m Graceina (but you can call me Grace or Gray). I’m an Ottawa-based artist with a "third-culture" background and an obsession with making marks.

For me, drawing is a daily ritual. Whether I’m using wax crayons, oils, ink, or digital tools, my practice is a way to process the world and turn internal monologues into visual stories. My work sits at the intersection of fine art and illustration - blending raw, gestural energy with a love for experimentation. I’m a firm believer in learning the "rules" specifically so I can bend them. My process is a mix of intuitive play, creative problem-solving, and a little bit of beautiful chaos. I love merging traditional mediums with digital approaches to see what happens when genres collide.

I hope my passion for storytelling and tactile mark-making is contagious. Explore my work, join the conversation, and let’s get making!