I am an artist residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba though I was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
As a child I loved to draw. There were no art materials in my home because my dad worked out of town most of the time and my mom had a difficult time with life. So I would draw on old magazines, cardboard and scrap paper.
At 11 years old, my dad signed me up for for a 10 week art class at the Vancouver School of Art. Near the end of the program I painted a picture where I outlined some of the images with black. It was colorful and I just loved it. The teacher was walking around the class when she suddenly picked up my art and held it up for everyone to see, as she said "This is NOT what I want you to do." I didn't draw for months after that.
One time in Grade 10 during an exam, students had to place their notebooks on a table at the back of the classroom. My science teacher tore up the cover of my notebook because I had drawn pictures all over the front and back.
After high school graduation I worked in the Jewelry industry. In my spare time and days off I did freelance artwork, painting restaurant and bar menu signs for companies such as The Keg Restaurant, The Old Spaghetti Factory, Beaumont Framing & Gallery, hair salons and sports bars.
I also painted wall and floor murals and Christmas scenes on storefront windows.
For daycare and private homes I have painted murals and at schools and community events I completed numerous volunteer art projects.
While working at the Crafters' Marketplace, I planned and implemented art and craft classes for children and painted murals in vacant rental space. While at home, I created a curriculum for basic drawing concepts and I taught private art classes to children 7-12 years old and drawing classes to adults.
As a City of Winnipeg Gardener, I applied skilled maintenance to flowers and shrubs, helped in the choice of plant material and sketched the design plans for the flower gardens in St. Vital Park. In the off season I worked for 'Creating a Scene Co." painting signs, lettering and life size character paintings.
I have had a lifetime of artistic endeavors so my art depicts all subject matter and I have become proficient in different media such as acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, graphite drawings, charcoal and pastel.
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Glenbrook Cres. in Winnipeg
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Manitoba Fisheries Enhancement Stamp Art Competition
"Arctic Char-m" Third Place winner in the 2021 Manitoba Fisheries Enhancement Stamp Art Competition.
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My artwork was featured on the 2015 recreational fishing license. A reminder that a portion of license fees help ensure adequate fish stocks exist for future generations.
First place winner 2015 Manitoba Fisheries Enhancement Stamp Art Competition
"Walleye - the golden beauty"
To purchase a Limited Edition print or a signed stamp please go to:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fish-wildlife/fish/artwork.html
"Walleye - the golden beauty"
To purchase a Limited Edition print or a signed stamp please go to:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fish-wildlife/fish/artwork.html
Won Honorable Mention 2014 Manitoba Fisheries Enhancement Stamp Art Competition "Manitoba Whitefish"
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