The biography.

As an artist, my aim is to move beyond a realistic capture of Canada's west coast.

Instead, I prefer to interpret places I've been, working from a place of imagination, emotion and memory. My work is highly stylized and often whimsical, featuring bold colours, strong shapes and energetic compositions. Landscapes are simplified and distilled to reflect the essence of human experience.

The external landscape becomes a reflection of the internal. A sense of joy, optimism and wonder infuse each work, and I often tap into my earliest childhood memories of playing in the forest or along the shoreline, exploring and dreaming. Key artistic influences include Canadian artists Emily Carr, Lawren Harris and A. J . Casson.

I am a full time artist working from my home studio in South Delta, BC.