I live in South Surrey surrounded by trees, near Vancouver and the ocean. Except for the nexus to water, this is very different landscape from where I grew up — at a uranium mine in Northern Saskatchewan, surrounded by lakes and wilderness. This early experience with nature, years sailing BC coastal waters and offshore, and my passion for creating wildlife friendly gardens, have had a profound influence on me and my art.

I’ve always thought of myself as an artist, experimenting with gold and silver jewelry making, and my camera, however a legal career and raising my family took priority. While I was home with my children for a few years, I painted with a focus on social commentary, and was fortunate to be selected for some exhibitions before returning to my career. After retiring, I volunteered and wrote a book about the uranium mine where I grew up.

In 2021, I found my old paints in a closet, and my passion for painting reignited. I’d had a growing interest in abstraction and dove in. Since then, I’ve taken many courses to develop my skills in this area and been juried into multiple art exhibitions.