Biography
Life is complicated and each day brings new challenges. In contrast, painting gives me a special comfort; a unique pleasure that invites and invigorates.
I use knife and brush on canvas and board to blend colour with passion, texture with movement, and simplicity with intrigue. Vibrant acrylics coupled with mixed media infuse each piece with personality and dimension.
My work reflects the value of the moment, the richness of nature, the power of imagery, and the joy of discovering hidden beauty. My hope is to connect with each viewer and share in the uncomplicated pleasure I receive from painting.
I reside in the beautiful city of Calgary, Alberta near the majestic Rocky Mountains with my husband and children.
When not painting, I may be found shuffling my three active children to the hockey rink, dance studio and places in between. I enjoy travelling, hiking and walking, spending time with family and friends, reading, and thinking about what next to paint.
Education:
2009 - 2018 – Swinton’s Art, Calgary; art instruction with Erica Neumann
1997 – Mount Royal University, Calgary; certificate in neonatal intensive care nursing
1995 – University of Calgary; bachelor of nursing degree with distinction
Exhibitions:
Spring 2021
– Cultivation of Art Show & Sale – juried – Black Diamond, AB
– Art at the Landing – group exhibition – Calgary, AB
– Art on Ninth – group exhibition – Invermere, BC
– Acclaimed Fine Art Show & Sale – Calgary, AB
Fall 2020
-Acclaimed Fine Art Show & Sale – Calgary, AB
Spring 2020
– Lando Gallery – group exhibition – Edmonton, AB
– Cultivation of Art Show & Sale – juried – Black Diamond, AB
Fall 2019
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Art Market – juried – Calgary, AB
– Art on Ninth – group show & sale – Calgary, AB
Spring 2019
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Cultivation of Art Show & Sale – juried – Black Diamond, AB
Fall 2018
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Art Market – juried – Calgary, AB
– Art on Ninth – group show & sale – Calgary, AB
Spring 2018
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Cultivation of Art Show & Sale – juried – Black Diamond, AB
Fall 2017
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Lando Gallery – group exhibition – Edmonton, AB
– Art Market – juried – Calgary, AB
– Art on Ninth – group show & sale – Calgary, AB
Spring 2017
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Lando Gallery – group exhibition – Edmonton, AB
– Cultivation of Art Show & Sale – juried – Black Diamond, AB
Fall 2016
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Art Market – juried – Calgary, AB
– Venture Art Gallery – group exhibition – Calgary, A
Spring 2016
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Cultivation of Art Show & Sale – juried – Black Diamond, AB
Fall 2015
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Art Market – juried – Calgary, AB
Spring 2015
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
Fall 2014
– Calyx Exhibition & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
– Artful Bench and Bar – Calgary, AB
– Art Market – juried – Calgary, AB
Summer 2014
– Canadian Artists for the Poor Artwalk – Calgary, AB
Spring 2014
– Beacon Art Show & Sale – juried – Calgary, AB
Fall 2013
– Art Market – juried – Calgary, AB
– Artful Bench and Bar – Calgary, AB
Summer 2013
– Canadian Artists for the Poor Artwalk – Calgary, AB
Spring 2013
– Awakening: A Spring Artisan Marketplace – juried – Calgary, AB
Fall 2012
– Beyond an Artisan Marketplace – juried – Calgary, AB
– Artful Bench and Bar – Calgary, AB
Summer 2012
– Canadian Artists for the Poor ArtWalk – Calgary, AB
Fall 2011
– McDougall residence – private exhibit – Calgary, AB
– Beyond an Artisan Marketplace – juried – Calgary, AB
– Artful Bench and Bar – Calgary, AB
Winter 2010
– Swinton’s Art – student art and sale Calgary, ABFall 2010
– Artful Bench and Bar – Calgary, AB
Collections:
– numerous private and corporate collections
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