Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, I’ve lived on both coasts; in Kelowna, British Columbia and now in Cornwall, on Prince Edward Island.
My painting journey began in my basement studio in downtown Toronto, 20 years ago and over time, I’ve shifted primarily to acrylic painting and developed my emotional, colourful and vibrant style.
I’m obsessed with the energy and spirit of the Canadian landscape. These places have imprinted on me and just sharing their wild beauty for those moments in time is so sweetly wrapped up in nostalgia and memory.
My work celebrates the stained glass remembrances of these extraordinary places.
Curriculum Vitae
Solo Exhibitions
2019-2021 - Featured Artist - Bliss Bakery, Peachland and Kelowna, BC
2018 - “Okanagan Landscape Collection” - Kelowna Innovation Centre, Kelowna, BC
2017 - Artscape - Kelowna Community Theatre, Kelowna, BC
2014 - Streaming Cafe, Kelowna, BC
Selected Group Exhibitions
2025 - PEI Crafts Council Christmas Artisan Market - Charlottetown, PEI
2024 - Up West Art Show and Sale - Centre Goeland, Prince Edward Island
2021 - “Our Okanagan: 4 Artists, 4 Landscapes, 4 Ways” - Kelowna Innovation Centre
2021 - “Bigger Picture Project, Art for Nature” - Landmark 3 Building, Kelowna, BC
2019 - Under 100 Sale - Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country, BC
2019 - “Confluence: Current Artist Collective “ - Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Kelowna, BC
2016, 2019 - Lake Country Art Walk, Lake Country, BC
2016 - Pianos in the Parks - Festivals Kelowna, Kelowna, BC
2016 - Arts on the Avenue - Festivals Kelowna, Kelowna, BC
2013 - “Pixel Culture”, Art Brew Collective - Alternator Gallery, Rotary Centre for the Arts
2012 - “Saturday Morning Cartoons” , Art Brew Collective - Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna BC
2012 - “Junk Yard Joe’s”, New Moon Gallery March Challenge - Westbank, BC
2012 - “New Mooner’s Show” - Little Schoolhouse Gallery, Peachland, BC
Commission Work
2022 Commissioned Artwork for Ryan Donn: Family Homestead 24 x 36
2018 Custom Artwork for Christina Ferreira: Quinta Ferreira Vineyards, 36 x 48
2018 Custom Artwork for Sarah Stang Big: White Sunset, 18 x 24
2017 Custom Artwork for Allyssa Grant: Fruit Triptych, 5 x 5 and Landscape Diptych, 10 x 10
2017 Custom Artwork for Sehra Bremner: Winter Cottage, 18 x 24
2016 Custom Artwork for Drew Irvine: Kelowna Sunset Triptych, 36 x 36
Demonstrations and Performance Exhibitions
2019-2024 - Featured Artist, Tourism Kelowna
2016-2022 - Visiting Artist Demonstrations - Opus Art Supplies, Kelowna, BC
2020 - Culture Days: Artist Demonstration - Kelowna Visitor Centre
2016, 2017 Art Attack - Heart and Stroke Association, Kelowna, BC
Education
2017 - Professional Development Workshops - Arts Council of the Central Okanagan
2011-2013 - Group and Private Lessons - Natural Transitions Art Studio, Kelowna, BC
2012 - Basket and Orb Weaving - New Moon Gallery: Annabel Stanley, West Kelowna, BC
2008 - Squam Art Workshops, New Hampshire
Professional Service
2019 - 40th Anniversary Conference Programming Advisor and Event Manager - ArtsBC
2016-2019 - Community Engagement Coordinator - Arts Council of the Central Okanagan
2012-2015 - Executive Secretary - Digital Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia