Rooted in landscape, my watercolor work is shaped by the places I’ve lived—from the coastlines of Newfoundland to the mountains and lakes of British Columbia, with Alberta landscapes along the way.
I work between intention and unpredictability, allowing water, pigment, and the surface of the paper to create quiet, reflective moments that unfold over time.
Originally from Newfoundland, I now live in Blind Bay, British Columbia, surrounded by Shuswap Lake and nearby mountains.
My love of nature began early through countless outdoor adventures with my father and my siblings, often on fishing trips rain or shine. Those experiences continue to influence how I see and respond to the landscape today.
Another early influence was my kindergarten teacher, who recognized creativity in me at a young age. Her encouragement stayed with me over the years, even during times when art took a quieter place in my life.
More recently, my work has begun exploring looser, more intuitive elements that continue to shape and expand my artistic direction.
Whether representational or more exploratory, my paintings invite the viewer to pause—offering something gentle, reflective, and slowly revealing over time.
My background in Communications, along with years of creative and community-based work, continues to influence how I share ideas, stories, and artistic experiences through both painting and teaching.
Over the years, my work has been featured in the Lake Country Art Walk and the South Shuswap Arts Council Festival, where my watercolor painting Hush of Silence received an award.
Community involvement and creativity naturally go hand in hand. I’m a member of the Arts Council for the South Shuswap, the Blind Bay Memorial Hall Association, the Federation of Canadian Artists, and its local Thompson Nicola Shuswap chapter. Alongside my painting practice, I also teach small-group watercolor classes in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Presently, I’m organizing the annual summer Arts and Gift Show at Blind Bay Hall, which takes place July into early August. At the same time, I continue to help with local Canada Day celebrations while also participating in the annual Cedar Heights Art Walk — a well-supported event for both artists and the community.
Alongside painting, I’ve also written and self-published Newfoundland: A Taste of Home, a cookbook and travel guide featuring Newfoundland bed and breakfasts. The book sold thousands of copies across Canada and internationally, reflecting my long-standing passion for creativity, storytelling, and connection.
Whether through painting, teaching, writing, or community involvement, creativity remains at the heart of how I connect with place, people, and shared experience.
