My art is a reflection of a life spent observing and absorbing the world around me. Currently, the landscapes of Lake of the Woods, where islands of rock jut up out of the water, serve as a profound source of inspiration. The vast skies and open spaces of the Manitoba Prairie, where I grew up, have also deeply influenced my work, instilling a sense of expansiveness and freedom that echoes through my compositions.

From a young age, I’ve been curious—drawn to the shapes, lines, patterns, and juxtapositions in both natural and built environments. This curiosity has led me to explore the world through the lens of colour and composition, whether I’m capturing a fleeting moment with my camera or letting those impressions simmer in my subconscious until they surface in my art.

My creative process is a dance between intention and intuition. I photograph what catches my eye, not to later replicate the scene, but to feed my mind’s subconscious with shapes and compositions then manipulate them as I work intuitively. These images transform as I paint, becoming abstract forms—a thick line instead of a tree trunk, a dynamic shape cutting through the picture plane, an unexpected contrast. I’ve always manipulated what I see in this way, even as a child staring out the car window on long road trips, fascinated by the differences and sameness in new environments.

Travel and art are the two instances when I am truly present, fully engaged with the moment. Every experience, every impression, finds its way into the studio, where I practice honouring my own choices and the emotions they evoke. My titles, often things said to me, implied, or overheard, are a reclaiming of narratives, transforming them into something meaningful and empowering.

In my work, I strive to abstract the essence of what I see, creating compositions that are dynamic and alive, just like the world that inspires them. Each painting is a testament to the places I’ve been, the things I’ve seen, and the stories that shape who I am.