As an optimist, I want my art work to create positive feelings. My favourite subjects are seascapes, flowers, animals, butterflies and objects of desire. Bold colourful compositions evoke excitement and joy; images from nature help reduce stress and give hope; abstract and semi-abstract compositioins are a result of an inner desire to express ideas in a unique way.
I am inspired by Van Gogh for his textured surfaces, by Cori Creed for her energetic brushwork and use of colour, and by Klimt for his love of pattern. I am excited with the idea of incorporating more than one medium in my art work. Mixed media allows for risk which then leads to new discoveries.
An image is captured in a moment of time on a blank surface. That surface then comes alive with colour, light, texture, and movement. The moment that was once ignored, now draws attention -- and is remembered.
EXHIBITIONS AND COMMISSIONED WORK
2013 Anonymous Art Show CityScape Community Gallery
2012 Anonymous Art Show CityScape Community Gallery
2011 Anonymous Art Show CityScape Community Gallery
2011 4th ANNUAL FINE ART SALE Parkgate Community Centre
2010 NSAG Spring Art Sale West Vancouver Community Centre
2009 3rd ANNUAL FINE ART SALE Parkgate Community Centre
2009 Studio Art Sale Group Show (Sporty Jewels Studio)
2009 Harmony Arts Festival
2009 West Vancouver Community Centre Group Art Show
2008 2nd ANNUAL FINE ART SALE Parkgate Community Centre
2008 Harmony Arts Festival
2007 1st ANNUAL FINE ART SALE Parkgate Community Centre
2007 Silk Purse Gallery- Journey into Africa(May 22 - June 3)
2007 Park Royal Mall Group Show (March 19 - 26)
2007 Set Painting - Deep Cove Shaw Theatre (Snow White and the Seven Dwarves)
2007 Silk Purse Gallery Group Show (Jan. 15 - 28)
2006 Capilano Mall Group Show (Nov. 13 - 19 )
2006 West Vancouver Memorial Library Gallery (Nov. 1 -30)
2006 Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery
2006 Harmony Arts Festival
2003-2006 Mural Commissions
2003 PNE Prize Home (Mural on display)
2003 Deep Cove Yacht Club Group Show
COMMISSIONED ART
PET PORTRAITS, WILDLIFE, LANDSCAPES, ABSTRACTS, FLORALS, MIXED MEDIA