I was born in Cheltenham, England and moved to Canada in the winter of 1992. When I first arrived in Canada I enrolled in art classes which I enjoyed very much. In 2002 I graduated from the University of Alberta’s Extension centre with a Fine Arts certificate and, since 2007, I have been pursuing my art full time.
My work is not intended to be seen as a photographic reproduction of the landscape. Instead I paint by feel. I try not to worry about the ending, rather I let the painting unfold and track its own course across my paper.

For me painting allows that perfect quiet, where I am peaceful and at peace with myself, and my surroundings. It’s an escape from the everyday, a chance to experience the earth more fully,a chance to breathe and know that all is well.

To put it simply, I paint because it makes me happy. I hope the viewer can find a similar joy and peace in my work.