About
Behind The Seams
Thörn Alexander is a nom de guerre of sorts for everything I love about this world, thoughtfully reimagined into needlepoint. Needlepoint is an art form that has been lovingly passed down through the matrilineal lines of my family for over a century. In 2015, I drew on my painting background to alchemize this cherished tradition into a way I could share my art with others in a way that champions collaboration and connection. My work depicts tangible maps of my life, inviting you to explore rabbit holes of curiosity alongside me.
With vibrant interpretations of the world around us, I hope my designs inspire you to ignite your creative potential. Each piece is a collaborative artwork waiting for your spark. Change the colors, add unexpected textures, and transform life's in-between moments into your own personal maps of meaning and memory.
imitatio naturae
My look evokes a lifelong exploration for stories of wonder, art history, lore, and architectural features along narrow streets. They tell anecdotes of my love for laying among wildflowers along the coast and climbing towering mountain peaks. From kelp forests in the Salish Sea to mythological constellations in the night sky, I am eternally spellbound by folkloric renderings and ecological colourscapes foraged within the world around me. I strive to create timeless treasures and allegorical escapes infused with gold dust, a hint of edge, and a dash of magic.
Founder
Brooke is a multi-disciplinary illustrator, creative advisor, and aspiring writer. Her nomadic upbringing and boundless curiosity shape her artistic practice, which explores the interconnected web of art, culture, color, and the natural world. Her love for rendering wildlife began when she was caught scribbling bumblebees on her bedroom walls as a toddler.
She currently lives on Vancouver Island with her marine scientist husband and puppy, Goose. When she is not designing needlepoint, she works as a freelance creative director, partakes in ecological advocacy through illustration, has her nose in a book, and strives to spend as much time outdoors or on the climbing wall as possible.
