My inspiration began with my roots; growing up on a farm. I fell in love with big skies over the open fields and the colours during sunsets. I love travelling across Canada and using photography to capture my outdoor experiences as inspiration for my paintings. My paintings resemble the way I view the world; bright and optimistic. I strive to capture my positive outlook on life with the fluid medium, paired with my love for colour and all things handmade.

When the pandemic began, I threw myself headfirst into my art and was reunited with my passion but in a more expressive way. I discovered a unique way of painting in acrylic pouring. Through exploration, and my past experience with traditional painting, I was able to create a new technique with this medium. With a measured combination of acrylic paints, oils and conditioners, I am able to create a fluid paint that is loose and unpredictable. The bubble patterns known as 'cells' are unique in each piece and bring a more granular interest to my work.

My canvases and frames are all hand-made by me, stretched and stained to order.

Once I learned to control the fluid paint I was able to get my vision on the canvas and create the landscapes I love. Since then I have created 100s of works that I can proudly say are

hung in homes across Canada and the US. To me, painting is the ultimate form of self-expression. It's my place to play and create! This journey has been one of the best of

my life and I am so excited to continue growing and sharing my work with art lovers everywhere.

CV

Gallery representation at Micak Gallery in Aurora October 2024 - present

Viewpoint Exhibition at Twist Gallery in Toronto June 2024

Gallery representation at Matilda Swanson Art Gallery in Stratford and Collingwood June 2023 - present

Member of Stratford Art in the Park Association 2023 - present

Member of Oxford County Creations 2023 - present

Participated in group exhibition "Stratford Artist Takeover", "Square Foot Show" at Matilda Swanson Art Gallery 2023

Participated in juried exhibition at Beachville Museum June 2023, August 2024

Gallery representation Tillsonburg Station Arts Center in 2022