About ME

Growing up along the Bras d'Or Lakes in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, I developed an early appreciation for expansive skies, shifting light, and the quiet beauty of natural landscapes. Creativity has always been a constant in my life, and to those closest to me, it is no surprise that my path has led me to visual art.

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Professionally, I have spent my adult life in the veterinary field, but art has remained an essential outlet—offering both balance and a way to connect more deeply with the world around me. In my teens, I focused on drawing landscapes and portraits in graphite and charcoal, developing a strong appreciation for lighting, contrast, and subtle detail. While completing a science degree at Dalhousie University, I further explored this interest through recreational courses at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, gaining foundational insight into technique and the use of directional light.

As a largely self-taught artist, my practice continues to evolve through experience, exploration, and engagement with the artistic community. In recent years, I have transitioned into acrylic painting, inspired in part by my young daughter’s creativity and love of colour. My work draws primarily from nature, often based on my own photographs of forests and coastal scenes.