Kitchener was my home for the first half of my journey. An unexpected turn of events landed me in Hamilton which has been my home for the second half of my journey, so far. As a kid I spent countless hours with paper, paints, markers and glue building and creating things my parents felt obligated to stick on the fridge. Like many young artists of my youth, I was praised for my art but steered into a more "dependable" line of work and I became a graphic artist. Fast forward through a marriage, two kids and several cities and countless JOBS (jay-oh-bees) ; I am now fortunate to be able to spend most of my days creating art both on the computer  for clients across North America and with paints, pencils and pens for people who love landscapes and wildlife as much as I do.

I call this thing a journey, because its the journey that matters, and it reminds us to live now, in the moment.  I'm very happy that my journey has been much like a meandering river, an unmarked trail through a forest, a gravel road winding through towns and open fields. There's been so much to take in, and there is so much more yet to come. My work -  my art -  reflects my experiences, my values and my perceptions of my world.

In addition to my own arts practice I have planned and organized 2 online art auctions for local artists who shared sales proceeds with Welcome Inn Community Centre and in 2019 I also created and organize the Hamilton Ontario Plein Air Artists.  We meet weekly at various locations in the greater Hamilton area to chat about art and life and to paint the scenes before us in the tradition of the Group of Seven. As of Dec 2024 we have 44 registered members. November 2023 we hosted in partnership with Welcome Inn Community Centre a successful first year end show and sale, our 2024 Sale is currently running online on our website: Hamilton Plein Air Artists. Spring 2024 we hosted our first plein air festival, the Hamilton Plein Air Festival. As a Signature Event during the 2024 Hamilton Arts Week, it was a highly successful with over 50 artists participating. Mark Tadeson, Councillor Ward 11 came out during the awards ceremony to show support.  In 2025 we are hosting the 2nd Plein Air Festival June 5th to 8th, 2025 and aim to attract over 70 participants. Join us for weekly painting meetups, make new friends, enjoy opportunities to show and sell your work and grow your art practice.