UpSaged

About the Artist

I am Nicole Kazonie—a blend of nations. Through my father, I am Indigenous and a member of the Beaver First Nation Band in Alberta. Through my mother, I am 5th generation immigrant, born in Kamloops, BC. For the past 25 years, I've called Stony Plain, AB home.

For a long time, I created art for myself and then to survive financially. My creative journey began in childhood and my spiritual journey in my teens, but nine years ago I deep-dived into my spirituality. That spiritual outlook became my lifeline when I faced a five-year addiction that nearly took everything.

When I first launched this website, I was clinging to it like a life raft—using it to make ends meet and trying to stay one step ahead of fear and uncertainty.

Today is different.

It's January 27th, 2026, and I am 7 months and 3 weeks clean. My vision has changed.

I don't need this space to be my survival plan anymore. I've found my footing, I'm living within my means, and I've reclaimed my voice. This website has evolved from a place of "getting by" to a Lighthouse—a space where I share my artwork and creations that are medicine to the soul. The All Scenic Eye Oracle Deck carries my artwork and insight, infused into each card to bring inspiration for your human experience.

My Art, My Recovery, My Story

I believe that healing through art isn't just about the "why" behind the brushstrokes. My work is a blend of:

• *The Spiritual: Lessons from a decade-long journey of the soul.
• *The Raw: the honest reality of recovery and reclaiming my life as a mom and a citizen.
• *The Fun: Because if we aren't finding joy in the mess, what's the point?

When you support my work, you aren't just buying a product. You are investing in a story of resilience and a vision of what's possible when we stop hiding and start shining.

Welcome to Upsaged. I am glad you're here.