My passion for nature was inspired by my early west coast beginnings, and nurtured through many years of hiking Alberta's prairie landscapes, foothills and Rocky Mountains.

In 1998, I was introduced to Eastend Saskatchewan through the writings of American historian and novelist, Wallace Stegner and Canadian novelist Sharon Butala. This quiet part of the world continues to draw me, again and again, back to it's sweeping vistas and valleys veiled in mystery.

The start of every painting finds me deeply engaged with the natural surroundings. I develop detailed graphite drawings with accompanying watercolor sketches and notes, which evolve into finished works primarily acrylic on canvas.