I am a Canadian watercolor artist currently living in British Columbia and I feel very fortunate to do what I love as a career.
With encouragement from those around me, I began painting seriously in 2005. Since then I have created a substantial body of work: many of these pieces are part of a collection in homes and corporations around the world. I have exhibited in many international exhibitions and been awarded for my efforts.
After graduating from an interior design program from University of Manitoba, Canada. I worked briefly as a graphic artist before I taught myself about watercolor. I have had the help of many workshops, mentors and have read many excellent resources.
I am a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolors, National Watercolor Society, San Diego Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. I have many affiliations with societies in both America and Canada.
My inspirations come while traveling around the world or from the people and landscapes close to my home. I capture special moments with my camera and upon being reminded of what caught my eye at the time - the light, an architectural detail, or the posture or expression of a person –I recreate them in my studio.
My intent as a painter is to show something to my viewers in a way they have not seen before. To share my vison of the world and the people in it.
I want people to like my work but more importantly I want viewers to want to spend time with my work. To look at it more closely to contemplate the narrative of it. To get to know the people they see on the page or to travel to the place I have painted.
CV
With encouragement from those around me, I began painting seriously in 2005. Since then I have created a substantial body of work: many of these pieces are part of a collection in homes and corporations around the world. I have exhibited in many international exhibitions and been awarded for my efforts.
After graduating from an interior design program from University of Manitoba, Canada. I worked briefly as a graphic artist before I taught myself about watercolor. I have had the help of many workshops, mentors and have read many excellent resources.
I am a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolors, National Watercolor Society, San Diego Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. I have many affiliations with societies in both America and Canada.
My inspirations come while traveling around the world or from the people and landscapes close to my home. I capture special moments with my camera and upon being reminded of what caught my eye at the time - the light, an architectural detail, or the posture or expression of a person –I recreate them in my studio.
My intent as a painter is to show something to my viewers in a way they have not seen before. To share my vison of the world and the people in it.
I want people to like my work but more importantly I want viewers to want to spend time with my work. To look at it more closely to contemplate the narrative of it. To get to know the people they see on the page or to travel to the place I have painted.
CV
Professional AffiliationsAmerican Watercolor Society
(signature member, dolphin fellow) Canadian Society of Painters of Watercolour (elected signature member) National Watercolor Society (America)(signature member) San Diego Watercolor Society (signature member) Transparent Watercolor Artists of America (signature member) |
CollectionsPermanent
Department of Culture, Alberta Strathcona County, Alberta Melcor Development, Municipal Collection Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour Leston Holdings, Alberta |
Commissions Leston Holdings, Alberta
University of Alberta, ArcheologyDepartment Port Cunnington Lodge, Ontario Mr and Mrs Ward, Manitoba Mr and Mrs Nasland Alberta Mr and Mrs Hadubiak, Alberta Mrs Tiesh, Conneticut Mr and Mrs Kesteloot, Mo Mr and Mrs Butters, Az David and Helen Aston, Ontario |