An illustrator based in Mississauga and Hamilton in Canada, Talshya completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at McMaster University. In both the academic and professional sphere, she works as a freelance illustrator and participates in gallery exhibitions, recording all happenings in a well-worn sketchbook.
Her works focus on the whimsical innocence of childhood. Spurred by intuition and spontaneity, she explores memories and influences of her younger years, juxtaposing experiences with those of her developing adult psyche.
She has illustrated the children's book Wowwy and Me, and has completed animated illustration videos.