I am a Canadian artist whose work explores the deep connection between nature and human emotion. I collect sandstone to grind into pigments or use tree bark to add texture, bringing nature into my work. These natural elements carry their own story, layered into mine.

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At 43, I unexpectedly suffered a heart-wrenching loss that profoundly changed my life. In my grief, I found solace in nature and painting, using them as therapeutic tools to heal myself and, in turn, the world around me. 

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My early paintings drew on the Western heritage I grew up around — the grit of cowboys, the spirit of cowgirls, the nostalgia of rural life. Over time, my art has evolved to reflect the intimate ways in which nature mirrors our inner journeys.

 

My new collection, "There Will Be Calm Within the Storm", captures grief. Inspired by nature, each painting reflects the emotional landscapes that follow loss, moments of chaos, stillness, disorientation, and quiet breath. The grief eventually finds its quiet resolution, a reminder that healing often comes through reconnecting with the natural world.

 

I paint to celebrate and to show the beauty and resilience of the natural world, and to reflect the ways those same qualities live within us.

 

I hope that when people experience my art, they feel a sense of grounding, connection, and belonging, the exact gifts nature has always given me.

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