Artist Statement

A connection to the natural world and my surroundings often motivates my selection of organically-based imagery and form.  Additionally, years of training and work as a counsellor and my experiences as a parent prompt many of my content choices. Further, childhood experiences and a deep appreciation for humour sometimes draw me into a visual exploration of human folly and my own part in the daily melodrama. All these components shape my world view and leave their traces in my work. As my artistic voice deepens, I imagine that the marriage of these elements in various patterns will continue.