Artist Statement

Artist Statement

I’m a Canadian fine artist known for bright and colourful floral paintings that carry a bold, graphic edge. My work is inspired by the flowing lines of Art Nouveau and the glow of Tiffany stained glass, using strong black contours to echo the look of lead and give each bloom its own defined, whimsical presence.

Alongside my paintings, I handcraft glass jewelry that features designs from my original artwork. These small wearable pieces let the imagery travel out into the world in an intimate way, turning each pendant or pair of earrings into a tiny window of colour and light.

My artistic journey is rooted in memory. My mother, Bonny, nurtured a lifelong love of gardening, and that love quietly shaped my own. The garden she tended is the one I still return to on the canvas. Every brushstroke is a way of honouring her, preserving the beauty she cherished, and lingering in the calm she found in nature.

In a world that moves fast and rarely pauses, my work aims to carve out a small space of stillness. I want my art to remind people of the quiet harmony found in leaves, petals, and sunlight. If my paintings and jewelry offer even a brief moment of reflection or a sense of connection to something gentle and grounding, then they have done what I hoped they would do.