My path to painting wasn't linear—it was born from a life of intensity, resilience, and deep transformation. In the 1990s, after years of juggling motherhood, coaching, administration, and entrepreneurship, my body and spirit reached a breaking point. What followed was a reckoning—and a quiet rediscovery. Long walks with my dogs led me to stillness, and stillness led me to art.

Inspired by the work of Robert Bateman, I began painting as a way to heal. Over time, it became more than therapy—it became my voice. Through books, PBS shows, and online communities, I taught myself to paint, finding joy and connection in every brushstroke.

I'm especially drawn to powerful animals—tigers, wolves, bears—creatures that embody the strength I've had to summon in my own life. Living with fibromyalgia and MS has deepened my understanding of endurance, and painting helps me transform that experience into something beautiful and true.

Today, my art is a reflection of healing, purpose, and emotional connection. I paint to tell stories—mine and yours. If you see a piece of your own journey in my work, I hope it brings you the same sense of peace and strength that painting has brought me.

I am proud to say that my work has been exhibited in several galleries and shows across Western Canada and hangs in many homes in Canada and the U. S.