What Remains: A Painting of Struggle and Seasons
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What Remains: A Painting of Struggle and Seasons

What Remains began as a simple plein air sketch of driftwood in March 2025, but it became a six-month journey through struggle, persistence, and change. Layered with memories of hikes, plein air sessions, and studio practice, the painting carries the shifting light of spring, the warmth of summer, and the reflective quiet of autumn. It is both a landscape and a meditation on what endures — in nature, and in the act of painting itself.

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Art of Water collection
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Art of Water collection

Here is a collection of art pieces inspired by the conservation work being done in Alberta to help keep water clean and sustainable. Read more

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The Joy of Freehand Drawing
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The Joy of Freehand Drawing

Discover the meditative pleasure of freehand drawing—bold lines, flowing pen strokes, and the satisfying rhythm of capturing shapes from life or imagination.

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🌿 New Series: "Unstretched Reflections" – Live Abstracts from the Botanic Garden
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🌿 New Series: "Unstretched Reflections" – Live Abstracts from the Botanic Garden

"Unstretched Reflections" is a series of original acrylic studies painted live at the Japanese pond in the Botanic Garden. Each piece captures fleeting patterns of light, ripples, and colour across the pond’s surface, bringing meditative beauty to contemporary interiors. Available unframed for easy shipping or pickup at the garden, these works are part of a living series created through the seasons.

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Painting Between Rain and Reflection: My Residency at the Japanese Garden
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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.

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🌿 New Oil Paintings: Where Water Connects and Stillness Heals
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🌿 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.

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Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Connections in Nature
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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 …

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Connecting Trails – A New Addition to the Rocky Mountain Collection
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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!

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