Painting Between Rain and Reflection: My Residency at the Japanese Garden
This summer, I’ve been painting live at the University of Alberta Botanical Garden as part of an art residency rooted in reflection and nature. From quick ink sketches to delicate watercolour postcards, each piece captures the quiet essence of the Japanese Garden. While most paintings will debut in a future exhibit, visitors can catch a glimpse on Sundays while I paint onsite.
🌿 Sundays in Bloom: My Artist Residency at the Botanical Garden
Every Sunday this summer, I’m creating art at the Devon Botanical Garden — painting live, offering workshops, and connecting with nature. Join me for a visit, commission a custom botanical keepsake, or sign up for an upcoming plein air session in the gardens.
🌿 New Oil Paintings: Where Water Connects and Stillness Heals
Two new oil paintings inspired by Alberta’s wild beauty are now available: Where the Waters Meet and Stillness in the Reeds. Both pieces reflect the healing power of water and the quiet strength of natural landscapes. Explore the each painting — and discover how you can also learn to create your own nature-inspired art.
Update: Co-Existing with Urban Coyotes in Edmonton
As part of Edmonton’s Co-Existence with Urban Coyotes project, I joined local efforts to observe and document coyote activity in our city. The newly published academic paper highlights how community input shapes our understanding of urban wildlife and coexistence.
Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Connections in Nature
"Beneath the Surface" is a contemporary landscape oil painting infused with rich textures, expressive brushstrokes, and delicate gold leaf accents. Inspired by the intricate layers of nature, this piece explores the interplay between light, earth, and hidden depths within the landscape. A reflection of both seen and unseen forces.
This artwork invites viewers to look beyond the surface and discover the energy within. Now available—explore …
Porcelain Petals, Held in Time
Discover the beauty of everlasting blooms. This first handcrafted porcelain carnation captures nature’s elegance in delicate detail, inspiring the poem “Porcelain Petals, Held in Time”. Read more about this unique fusion of art and nature on my studio blog.
Connecting Trails – A New Addition to the Rocky Mountain Collection
Connecting Trails – Rocky Mountain Collection
Discover Connecting Trails, the latest addition to my Rocky Mountain Collection, featured in my blog. This large oil painting (36x36”) explores the connection between people and the land through the surreal representation of hiking trails leading into the sky. Created over two months with impressionistic brushstrokes, this piece captures the beauty of nature and the experience of hiking through the mountains. Read more about the painting’s journey and inspiration, and stay tuned for what’s next in the collection!