I am a mother of two, a wife, artist, educator and lover of nature. When I am not in my studio you will most likely find me out in the woods collecting tiny treasures of rocks, feathers, pine cones and leaves with my children in tow.
My paintings are a way for me to connect with the greater beauty, spirit and peace that lies within nature and each of us.
It is my greatest hope to be able to create a connection to that spirit, that sense of peace within and share it with you as we all deserve to feel connected and at peace.
My family and I are very privileged to be living in beautiful Vancouver BC which is on unceded Squamish, Sto:lo and Tsleil-Waututh lands. Living here gives us incredible access to the West Coast of Canada and all of the rugged -Mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, ocean and beaches one could hope for.
I grew up on Vancouver Island, where I was home schooled with my younger brothers. I was very creative as a child and loved exploring many mediums and styles. There were many, many times in my childhood that I would say were tumultuous to say the least. Where I found solace again and again was in the apple tree of my backyard, or the woods at the edge of our property where a creek ran through. I would play in these places for hours, or sometimes just to lay daydreaming and sketching in my sketchbook. Either way, those natural spaces always gave me the peace and serenity I was looking for and gave me the strength and energy to carry on.
So not surprisingly, as an adult I still find myself still going out into nature to commune and feel at peace, to soothe my soul. Despite this continued connection, for many years I felt like something was missing. No matter where I went, what creative hobby I tried or career I followed I was left feeling unsatisfied, longing for something else, a form of creative expression.