ABOUT
No matter what I’ve done in my life, I’ve always tried to embrace my endless creativity and passion. It’s in my DNA.
I’ve had a diverse career as a marketing and branding consultant, copywriter, graphic designer, author, professional speaker, singer-songwriter, educator, television show host, and nonprofit executive. I studied music and art as part of my education, graduating with an honors Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees.
I was born in London, Ontario, grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and lived in Toronto, Ontario for 30 years. I relocated to Arizona in 2004, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2014. I hold dual citizenship.
During my youth, I always thought I’d be a performer on stage, singing my original songs to audiences everywhere. At the time, there were fewer women succeeding in pop music than today. (Think back to Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John, and Joan Jett.) I did some demo recordings and performed in some coffee houses. But that didn’t pan out, so I accepted it and moved on, finding different outlets for my creativity.
When I picked up a paintbrush again during covid, I had no idea what would come of it. There was no one more surprised than I was – that I could actually produce appealing art! Since then, my art has been selected for several exhibits locally in Phoenix and I’ve sold my paintings online. I have also donated several pieces to charities for fundraising auctions and displays.
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Artist Statement
Visual art is a natural extension of the many creative outlets I’ve pursued during my life and career. Expressing myself this way taps into my sense of childlike wonder and exploration. I become engrossed in the process as it takes me to a place of peace and balance, unencumbered by expectations.
I frequently use my own photographs as a reference, as well as those by family, friends, and excellent fine art photographers who allow me to paint their images in my own style. The resulting art I create transcends the limits of time, capturing a place and moment forever. My goal is to transport people into my paintings, enabling them to engulf the mood, scene, and emotion through light, color, and dimension.
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