I have always had a great appreciation for the beauty of nature and been interested in all forms of artistic expression. Being raised on a farm, the beauty of flowers, vegetable gardens and fields of buckwheat and flax inspired my early artistic endeavours. As I grew older and had the opportunity to further widen my experiences I found art galleries, books and inspiring teachers, which exposed me to the many facets of the art world. The masterpieces of the impressionists produced in oil quickly became my favourites and my paintings developed to reflect this style as well as my love for nature.

As I matured further as an artist other avenues of expression presented themselves and my artistic taste grew to include other styles and medium. Now I fully appreciate the graphic shapes and textures provided by the abstract as well as the gentle flowing freedom so inherent in many contemporary paintings. My own work now reflects this broadening outlook. I am equally at home in these three multi faceted environments all of which permit me to express my love for nature regardless of the style or medium employed.