About the Artist

From childhood onwards, I have felt the need to create art.  When not drawing, I was exploring and observing the natural world around me in rural Manitoba.  I now reside on Vancouver Island, where I am daily presented with breathtaking views and surrounded by wildlife and plant life.  

 My creative inspiration leads to the portrayal of wildlife and botanical subjects.   Lately I have been challenged and inspired by painting landscapes.  I am attracted to "ordinary scenes", and attempt to paint them to make them extraordinary.  I am always trying to capture light and shadow in my subjects.  Not always successfully, but the joy is in trying!

I have been inspired of late to explore the world of mixed media and collage.  I have been creating hand painted and mono printed papers.  These papers are hand torn and arranged onto canvas or cradled wood panels to portray my favourite subjects.

 I am a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, with Signature Membership status (SFCA).  I am a member of Pastel Artists Canada, with Master Pastellist Signature Designation (MPAC).