About the Artist

  I grew up in small town Saskatchewan and would not choose any other way of life.  I truly appreciate this Province's simplicity and  beauty.   Whether I am camping with family, fishing with my husband, or tending to my flower garden, I feel complete when nature recharges my battery.  As many outdoor enthusiasts would agree, nature can be a great diversion from our everyday stresses.
 As an artist I have not received any formal training but I cannot claim to be self-taught. Many artists, friends and family members have encouraged, influenced and inspired me.  My husband Ken is my greatest supporter.  I am very blessed to be the wife of a man who is always willing to help and works long hours so that I can stay home and  live my dream.  I immerse myself in books and magazines to learn what I can from other artists.  The more I study the more I realize as an artist I will never be done learning and will continually strive to lay down the perfect strokes to capture the magic of light and nature on my canvas.  I love to paint on location when the summer months permit but find that Saskatchewan weather is not always conducive to outdoor painting so I also paint from photos and memory. 
 I feel  a deep spiritual connection between my environment and my creativity. At times there even seems to be an independent driving force that takes over my brush.  This is difficult to explain without sounding like I am losing it  but I started to take pictures of the progress of my paintings because it often feels like a great frenzy of activity and then it is complete. The pictures help me to see how I arrived at the finished piece and I have also found they are of great interest to others in their quest to learn about my art or about their own desire to paint.  When I am compelled to paint a certain vision my mind continues to be pulled back to that idea until I get it on canvas.  I am driven to capture the connection between nature, light and spirit with my brush. 
 I love to share my gift with people who appreciate my vision so come along with me on my journey.  I hope I can bring a bit of peace and tranquility to your day.