Acrylic, Mixed Media

I am a visual artist who paints intuitively as a method of expression. The act of creating art is often described as a dialogue involving a conversation between the artist and the work. The painting often speaks to the artist what it needs, essentially becoming a voice that may influence its direction. My colourful and fluid abstract paintings represent a fascination with the chaos in one's life, no matter how carefully planned. Working with acrylic paint and ink on canvas or paper I allow the paint/ink to 'do its own thing' layer upon layer, creating organic forms. The intuitive, bold, and energetic paintings are a synergistic process of letting go, then transforming the spontaneous gestural abstractions into images of significance. I love the compelling process of bringing the uninhibited, undefined, and indescribable, into physical form.

I intuitively create colourful fluid acrylic paintings that are symbolic of embracing chaos.

I received my BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and my MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute, California. As a way to engage with my art community, I have volunteered as Vice President, Board of Directors at the Seymour Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC and on the Board of Directors for the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver as Chair, Artist Prize. My artwork has been shown and collected in Canada, USA, and Europe. I live and work in North Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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About the North Shore Art Crawl

Each spring, The North Shore Art Crawl celebrates the talent of local artists, as local studios, community and commercial galleries, and art schools, open their doors to the public to display their work and share their passion. This year, the 2021 Online North Shore Art Crawl is a month-long virtual event from March 12 - April 12, 2021. You are invited to scroll and swipe your way across the North Shore, exploring artist webpages showcasing creative processes, practices and exhibitions. This is a great opportunity for local visitors and remote browsers to meet the talented artists of the North Shore.

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