Artist Statement

Artist Statement

I’m a Canadian fine artist known for my bright and colourful floral paintings, which branch into two distinct styles. One draws from Art Nouveau and Tiffany stained-glass lamps, using bold black outlines to mimic lead and define the forms in a stylized, whimsical way. The other leans into realism, capturing flowers, birds, and insects with a softer, more natural touch.

I also handcraft glass jewelry that features designs from my original paintings, allowing my art to live beyond the canvas in intimate, wearable forms.

My artistic journey is deeply rooted in the memory of my mother, Bonny, whose passion for gardening inspired my own love of flowers. The garden she tended is now the garden I paint. Each brushstroke is a quiet act of remembrance. Each brushstroke allows me to preserve the beauty she cherished and the tranquility of nature that brought her peace.

In our fast-paced society dominated by technology the goal with my art is to invite others into a quiet space of reflection, where nature’s simplicity can be a source of solace and connection.