Inspiration and Raison d'etre

I create landscape oil paintings inspired by the quiet beauty of nature and rural places. Through layered color, texture, and expressive brushwork, I aim to capture scenes that feel peaceful, contemplative, and full of atmosphere. My work focuses on the overlooked details of the natural world — dramatic skies, streams, wildflowers, barns,

I create landscape oil paintings inspired by the quiet beauty of nature and rural places. Through layered color, texture, and expressive brushwork, I aim to capture scenes that feel peaceful, contemplative, and full of atmosphere. My work focuses on the overlooked details of the natural world — dramatic skies, streams, wildflowers, barns, fields, and weathered objects — turning everyday subjects into moments of stillness and reflection.

I've been painting in oil for over 30 years now, but was only creating pieces sporadically when I first I began, while my children were growing up. And up til 2020, those paintings were usually gifted to family and friends, while holding a number of pieces back for my own enjoyment in my personal collection. 

Production increased significa

I've been painting in oil for over 30 years now, but was only creating pieces sporadically when I first I began, while my children were growing up. And up til 2020, those paintings were usually gifted to family and friends, while holding a number of pieces back for my own enjoyment in my personal collection. 

Production increased significantly in autumn 2019 though, with a push from a long-time close friend, urging me to get back into painting.  Since that time, I have worked at improving my overall skills - while getting braver with brush strokes and textures - adding depth to the painting. I have since sold works to customers in Canada as well  in the USA. 

I have had the honour of exhibiting four artworks at the Many Flavours of Life exhibition, hosted by Art Pontiac, which took place October - December 2025.

In addition, in July 2026 I received an honourable mention award for my submission to the 11th Colour - International Juried Art Competition, by TeraVarna, 

Ultimately, my goald is to create a welcoming, easy to approach presence, and to offer nature lovers real and accessible art to enjoy in your personal spaces.

I'm inspired by nature - dramatic clouds, country scenes, birds, marshes, waterfalls, lakes, ocean sunsets, and the like  - composed from photographs I've taken, or from reference photos of others (with permission). 

 I paint in oil, on wood and canvas (stretched and board) because I love how oil handles and moves, the forgiveness it offer

I'm inspired by nature - dramatic clouds, country scenes, birds, marshes, waterfalls, lakes, ocean sunsets, and the like  - composed from photographs I've taken, or from reference photos of others (with permission). 

 I paint in oil, on wood and canvas (stretched and board) because I love how oil handles and moves, the forgiveness it offers in the creation process, and the fun in mixing colours. I tried acrylic, but  found it just didn't hold the same appeal that oil does for me. 

With tongue in cheek, my stance on acrylics is: 

The good thing about acrylic is that it dries fast. And the negatve thing about acrylic is that it dries fast.
And so you have it. I prefer painting in oil. 

Creating a piece that represents a real experience for someone is very rewarding -  especially when someone else is moved and compelled to want to enjoy it in their own space / home. It's a humbling experience and privilege to be sure.

I live on a 300-acre farm that overlooks a river and  bay, with marshlands and fields of grazing cattle, including lots of great local scenery and wildlife to admire, photograph, and then share in the form of art. I'm grateful to be able to view all of this beauty, feeding my deep appreciation for nature and all its critters and scenes.

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I live on a 300-acre farm that overlooks a river and  bay, with marshlands and fields of grazing cattle, including lots of great local scenery and wildlife to admire, photograph, and then share in the form of art. I'm grateful to be able to view all of this beauty, feeding my deep appreciation for nature and all its critters and scenes.

The region I live in is dotted with farms, quiet and scenic backroads and rolling countryside, providing a mass of inspiration. There are also a number of nature parks close by, with gorgeous locations to photograph and trails to walk, and capture the beauty for future reference. I do love me a dramatic sky, stunning sunsets (of which I have hundreds of photos), birds, other critters, and the beckoning paths that spur my creativity. I try to get out on a photo jaunt several times a month, in all seasons, to capture my surroundings and build a library of subject matter to use later, to interpret in oil so that others may appreciate them - hopefully as much as I do. 

On an afternoon jaunt, I may take hundreds of shaaats as I  explore colour, shapes, composition, and nature in general. This is all part of the creative process...to find real beauty, and transfer that to a work of art for others to enjoy.