My creative process begins with an idea, emotion, or a curious intent to explore themes or mediums and the desire to artistically mine them. After choosing a medium and format, I start with a well-prepared substrate and then build layers of paint and materials to create the depth and texture inherent in my work. I am inspired to merge vibrant colours, use strong and bold mark making and use negative or positive painting. Every move informs the next until I discover meaning and balance in the work.

My current work explores contemporary themes and techniques utilizing mixed media, collage, color, and composition. I primarily work with acrylics, collage, cold wax/oils and alcohol inks/resins. These mediums give me great flexibility with abstract, land/ seascape, floral or figurative paintings. My intention when I start a painting is to be authentic and let my muse surprise me.

I reside in the Parksville/Qualicum Beach area and am an exhibiting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (Nanaimo and Arrowsmith Chapters). I am also the founder of Oceanside11 Art Group and the vice-president of the DeCosmos Fine Art Society.

My work has been shown at the TOSH (The Old School House) Qualicum Beach; the MacMillan Art Centre, the Beach Club Hotel, Parksville; Vancouver Island Conference Center, Nanaimo Fine Arts Show; Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery; Kitty Coleman Fall Artisans Festival, Comox; The Brant Festival, Parksville; TOSH’s Art in Action Fair during the Grand Prix d’Art; Art Alchemy, Artful: The Gallery, Courtenay; and the FCA Vancouver galleries in juried and group shows.