Statement

I love painting the Canadian landscape. I grew up in northern Ontario where the landscape is very rugged and intense. I think I look for that in reference material for my painting.

I am inspired by the shapes and patterns found in nature, the reflections in water, color and light. I use the natural abstraction in nature for inspiration and then add to it, enhance it.  It is my impression/expression of the landscape.

Painting for me is a very intimate relationship where process is the driving force. Intuition, trust, letting go and self exploration are essential elements in this process.

Influenced by the vast wealth and history of landscape painting, I strive to insert my own interpretations of various landscapes into the mix.