Building On Threads

Gillian Hebert

Gillian Hebert is a North Bay, Ontario artist whose work spans digital illustration, watercolor, and multidisciplinary art. Known for her expressive style and community-centered approach, she regularly volunteers her talents at local events and leads watercolor classes that encourage creativity and confidence in artists of all ages.

Gillian has showcased her skills on the world stage through International Art Battles, bringing her imaginative style to competitive live art.

Her portfolio includes illustrating children’s books and creating cover art and visual branding for several Northern Ontario authors and creatives.

Deeply rooted in the Northern community she loves, Gillian lives in North Bay with her partner, their two cats, and her service dog, Ollie, who is a constant companion in her artistic adventures.

Who We Are:

There is a massive, untapped wealth of skill, wisdom, and grit in the people of Northern Ontario. We live in a place where the landscape is vast, but our stories are even deeper. Building On Threads was created to be a comprehensive, one-stop shop for our region—stitching together a podcast, a magazine, and a speakers bureau to ensure these voices are heard, connected, and celebrated.

While our focus is firmly on Northern Ontario, we believe that the journey of the human spirit is universal. We aren’t exclusionary; if you have a story that fits our mission of triumph, growth, and healing, we want to hear it.

Why We Started

This mission is deeply personal. For me, the catalyst for everything was the loss of my nephew. That heartbreak sparked a series of life-altering changes and led me to a realization: my story needed to be told. In finding my own voice through the grief, I realized that so many others are carrying stories that are just waiting for a place to land. Healing is an art shared by all, and we are here to make sure those stories find their way to the people who need them most.

Get in Touch

Whether you have a story to share, a skill to offer our volunteer team, or you’re interested in booking a speaker, we’d love to hear from you.