I am deeply affected by my surroundings. My main source of inspiration comes from the beautiful nature of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where I frequently hike with my husband and small son. I love the lakes, the trees, the snow-capped peaks, and the bright colors of the autumn foliage. However, I feel that my strongest body of work and that which represents me more intimately is my florals. Flowers have the power to light up a room with sunshine, even in the darkest and most challenging moments. In my garden, I planted sunflowers, peonies, ranunculi, and irises; a great source of inspiration for my compositions. In the colder months, I make sure to have a fresh bouquet of flowers in my studio each week for reference. I like to work on a very large scale, letting my blooms expand on the canvas like explosions of joy. My paintings are designed to evoke emotion, radiate contentment, and bring happiness. I want to share this with others, and hope they feel the same.
