Contemporary Landscape Artist

Travelling extensively along the West Coast and throughout Western Canada provides an infinite source of material from which I derive the inspiration in my work. Re-tracing the pathway created by the Group of Seven forms a solid basis from which to draw and learn about the incredible potential this landscape holds. Lawren Harris and Emily Carr both being favorites give me great aspirations to chase what I love and dream what I dare.

Why?

One focus of mine is to always look back, so I never forget where I have been and at the same time consider how I can make a difference. Translating beauty in paint and having the viewer understand what I see, gives me such happiness! To be able to share what I see and have others enjoy the end result is a side effect (amazing one, I might add!) of why I create. It provides stabliness and calm to my being, like a work-out routine for my mind, it allows me to grow and learn. I have had the opportunity to be able to give back with my art to VGH (Art Collection), Variety Club Children's Charity Auction, Art for Life, Canadian Cancer Agency and others and it fills my heart with pride.

Visual Expression

Large format canvas allows me the freedom to express my ideas more clearly. Having the freedom to move around the canvas and explain how I see the landscape becomes easier and clearer when I work on a large scale. The luxury of allowing myself to paint what I love is a gift I can only appreciate and be thankful for every day.