From an early age I was encouraged to make use of what was on hand, especially when it came to problem solving and creating. This has subconsciously directed much of my artistic practice. Over the years donations of supplies or tools have led to a developed and prolonged interest in photography, printmaking, fibre art and, for my latest chapter, painting. I’ve preferred to have a patchwork career as my interests are varied. I have a strong desire for solitude while I create, but I also crave the connections made while being thoroughly engaged with a community. This desire has driven a great deal of my professional and artistic goals.
Currently I divide my creative time between planning cultural events for the Avon River Heritage & Culture Centre and the Avon River Arts Society, and my own artistic practice, which until recently was primarily devoted to felting and textile art. An injury from repetitive motion in 2018 forced me to pivot, evolving to express myself through painting and drawing. For nearly two decades my muse has remained constant, no matter the medium it’s the majestic Avon River and her connection to the Bay of Fundy via the Minas Passage that directs my soul, evident in much of my work.