Dena has lived in Calgary since 1995 – the year she began her education at the Alberta College of Art & Design. She graduated with a BFA and Visual Communications Degree in 1999 and then began her freelance career. Dena’s illustration style is sophisticated and whimsical, lending itself well to a wide range of applications such as educational and children’s material, editorial work, corporate publications, advertsing campaigns, etc. She continues to grow as a full-time illustrator and enjoys sharing her knowledge at ACAD where she is an instructor.