Giving a nod to our own athletic and artistic roots, we’re excited to bring you a new collection of patterns created by athletes and inspired by their experiences. Learn more about each artist and shop Sauce Select headwear below. We hope you enjoy their work!
A CELEBRATION OF ARTISTIC ATHLETES
CLAIRE
Capturing the essence of her adventures and love for nature's canvas
25, CANMORE, ALBERTA
Meet Claire Espey, our new Special Sauce artist and athlete, who dances between the lines of adventure, creativity, and an insatiable love for the great outdoors. Residing mostly in Canmore and currently exploring the enchanted landscapes of New Zealand in a quirky soccer-mom-style minivan, Claire infuses her world with a dash of whimsy and a whole lot of sauce!
At 25, Claire has found her rhythm in the fundamental aspects of life: staying hydrated and savoring the ultimate survival food, Tim-Tams. This light-hearted approach to living extends to her passion for granola sports - from trail running and backcountry skiing to cross-country skiing and gravel biking, she has a thirst for adrenaline and the smell of the wild!
Claire's knack for competition has been replaced by a more intimate pursuit. She now finds joy in the burn of a challenging gravel race and specializes in the art of decimating legs. But don’t let her athletic prowess fool you! This chronic hobbyist has a softer side, which finds expression in knitting, sewing, crocheting and, above all, drawing.
Her art turns the pulse of the great outdoors into a visual symphony, capturing the essence of her adventures and love for nature's canvas. As Claire aptly puts it, she’s a big fan of the great outdoors' work!
So, dip into the world of Claire Espey. Stay saucy, stay tuned, and let's celebrate this extraordinary journey of art, sports, laughter, and the love for the outdoors.
Follow Claire on Instagram @espey.illustrations
AIMY
My work has a surreal nature intended to evoke a memory of being there
31, OKOTOKS, ALBERTA
More of an outdoorswoman than a competitive athlete, Aimy gets outside and loves enduro dirt biking in the summer and snowboarding and snowmobiling during the winter. Much like our other artists, Aimy finds her inspiration through the many places she's adventured through.
"I spend a lot of my time in the Canadian back country and I am always entranced by its beauty and exhilarated by my experiences in the various regions, which in turn inspires me to create. Much of my work has a surreal nature to it. It is not meant to be an exact replica of a place but rather intended to evoke a familiar memory and a feeling of being there."
See more of Aimy's work on Instagram @auroraskyarts and visit her website at https://auroraskyart.ca.
ANNA
I love landscape photography with an element of adventure lifestyle
22, CANMORE, ALBERTA
Anna is a nordic skiing athlete who also has a passion for photography. She is a member of the U23 Canadian National Biathlon Team and other favorite activities of hers include cross country skiing, backcountry skiing, and running and mountain biking in the summer. Inspiration for Anna's photography comes from her passion for her sport and from her many travels. She often incorporates a pop of color or a person off in the distance, exploring the space.
"I love landscape photography with an element of adventure lifestyle."
See Anna’s work on Instagram @anna4036 and visit her website at annasellers.myportfolio.com.
CAL
25, METHOW VALLEY, WASHINGTON
Cal is a printmaker with deep roots in North Central Washington. Her artwork explores her connection to wilderness, climate change, and the complex ecological stories that occur underfoot, overhead, and out of sight. She draws her inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds her while backcountry skiing, mountaineering, alpine climbing, and ultra-running. Using woodcuts and collages, she composes multi-media, multi-layered pieces illuminating narratives about environmental history and current environmental issues. Cal is currently an instructor for a college conservation studies program in Chile.
"I get my artistic inspiration from interacting with rivers, glaciers, rocks, and critters. Sometimes I create a print to capture the beauty of an experience. Much of my artwork stems from thinking about ecology, climate change, favorite landscapes, or collaborations with other researchers and ecologists on illustrations."
Visit www.clairewaichler.com or Instagram @cwaichler to learn more and to see more of her creative expression.
FARLI
Artwork that is as accurate as possible with my own creative style
21, BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Farli grew up in Sandpoint, ID and is a full time architecture student at Montana State University in Bozeman. Telemark competition and alpine skiing are Farli's sports of choice in the winter, and in the summer, Farli spends her time mountain biking and learning how to white-water kayak. As such an active person, inspiration for Farli's artwork comes from the vast number of places she's been while participating in any of her many sports.
"I like to make my artwork as accurate as I can but still have my own creative style."
You can see more of Farli's work on Instagram @farli.b_10 as well as find her ski team profile at https://www.ustsa.org/2015/08/24/farli-boden-profile.