A.J. VanDrie began to draw at a very early age. As he matured he rediscovered his Native Anishnabe heritage and began to understand his art as being part of his spirit journey. His art transformed realistic to very symbolic and became a way for him to story tell and artistically express thoughts and dreams.

A.J. works in various mediums and subject matter, but with a very distinct style that is vibrant and distinct. He creates elaborate and colourful Native woodland artworks of mythical landscapes, animals and spirit like beings, influenced by nature and Ojibwa stories.

A.J. says, “I believe everything has a spirit. I listen to these spirits and communicate with them everyday. My art and life are influenced by what messages I receive. The messages have always been truth to me.”