I’m a Canadian encaustic artist living in Fergus, Ontario. My works are inspired by nature, found objects, words, and cityscapes. My most recent series “Urban Art” incorporates photographs that I’ve taken over a number of years. These are altered with mixed media and can include additional images I’ve taken and other collage elements. During my travels near and far I’m drawn to photographing murals and graffiti because they speak to me. My goal is to create pieces that tell a story, provoke thought or elicit emotion.

I create landscapes from a sense of place that pulls at my heartstrings. Close to home I am surrounded by natural beauty and it is something I seek when travelling. If someone thinks; “I’d like to be there”, when they look at one of these works, I’m thrilled.

My last group of works are eclectic. They have been inspired by rusty objects, old books, poetry or even a single word.  I’ve found that people will feel deeply when drawn to these works. The first piece I ever sold was from this group. The woman who purchased it was in tears. It was an amazing experience.

I want my art to draw from my view of the world and speak to the viewer at an emotional level.