About

Being an artist has been a gift. Since graduating  from the Ontario College of Art and Design  in 1990 I have been self employed as a mural artist and decorative artist honing my craft and extending my education in the process.

I grew up in northern Ontario and received my first art award in kindergarten. I sculpted my collie Cleo and her 9 puppies with great accuracy, right down to the different colours of each of the puppies toes. My first report card said that I didn't socialize with the other children. Of course not, I had a big job to do and an abundance of materials to do it with! Once I finished that project there was an assembly in the gymnasium  where the entire student body had gathered to present me with a yellow ribbon that said ART. Cleo and her puppies were then put in a glass case for the duration of the year, and I got on with making art and friends. Being rewarded at such a young age for my achievement gave me confidence to pursue my interests.

Doing mural work has helped to fulfill another passion I have and that is Interior Design. I have been lucky enough to appear on HGTV and in a number of home decorating magazines.
 
Now in my 40's I have carved out a little time to start putting down on canvas all those ideas I've had over the years while working full time as a mural artist.

I am inspired by colour, whether it be the subtlety or vibrancy of. I love to experiment with style and technique and present myself with challenges. I am continually learning to see, interpret, and understand the world around  and inside of me.
Being an artist takes a lifetime of learning...and what a school to be in!

 


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