I am a Canadian visual artist who works with a variety of media, including acrylics, pastels, water colours, pencils, as well as pen and ink. I have related creative interests in poetry, photography and computer media. My artistic works are recognized for their harmonious treatment of colour, abstract sensitivity, inherent metaphor and poetic accompaniments. My objective is to create fine art works for people to enjoy--pieces that prompt a memory, remind of a place, recall an experience, suggest a metaphor, or strike a chord.

I have been interested in drawing and visual arts since childhood but in later years I have discovered the joys of paper, canvas and colour!  My formation as an artist is a blend of self-directed study, selected courses, workshops, mentoring and experience. This complements my university education in materials science and engineering, qualifications as a Professional Engineer and work experience in engineering, research, adult technical education and technology transfer.

Currently, I am exploring colour field techniques using acrylics, incorporating objective and abstract elements into my works.   This direction in my work is a probing of emotions, perceptions, symbols and metaphors

My fine art paintings or drawings have been placed with various individuals in their private collections.  Two sculpted paper works were placed corporately in 1993.

I am associated with The Studio Gallery, a private enterprise of 6 artists in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.

My most recent solo exhibition was in October 2009, at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, in Edmonton, Alberta, featuring ten selected works done in the past three years.   In addition, I have held three solo exhibitions--August 2009, October 2008 and November 2007 in Alberta.   I have participated in forty-three group shows or exhibitions since 1991, generally in the region of greater Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Most frequently, I have shown my works in shows sponsored by the St. Albert Painters’ Guild, Profiles Public Art Gallery in St. Albert and The Arts & Heritage Foundation of St. Albert, and occasionally at The Works Festival in Edmonton.

Currently, I am continuing to explore colour field techniques and an expressionist style. In addition to my landscapes, objective works and abstracts, I am doing figurative works.