A Little Bit About Me

I live with my husband Dan and my two Labrador Retrievers, Koty and Eve about one hour north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the small community of Island Grove which is located on the south shore of Lake Simcoe.

I became interested in painting in 1996, after taking a local Folk Art Class. Shortly there after, I focused on landscapes on wood, canoe paddles, and various metal pieces, such as milk cans, saw blades and old watering cans. I participated in our annual "Georgina Studio Tour" for two successive years where I procured a number of commissions.

In 2002, I became involved in watercolours after taking a small workshop that was offered at one of our Provincial Parks. And the rest they say is "History".

My passion for this elusive medium has grown as well as my attempts to master it. A tiny area off of the kitchen has become my studio

I find that my chosen medium is an on going learning experence. I enjoy stretching my wings by exploring new techniques. and painting a variety of subject matter. I try and attend several workshops each year. Each one offers a different perspective and the opportunity to learn something new.

I am a member of the Georgina Arts Center and Gallery and Wet Canvas, an online artist site with over 30,000 members world wide in every medium. The water colour members of Wet Canvas have been an inspiration to me during the 6 years I have been an active, participating member. It is through them and with them that my watercolour techniques continue to grow.

So far, in 2007, I have participated in the annual "Purple Turtle Art Festival", and the "Georgina, Studio Tour". I am looking forward to, once again, participating in "Basement 28", a private art exhibit and sale in Toronto

Last year I coordinated "Around the World in Watercolour", a juried exhibit of watercolours from Canada, the United States, England, Greece, and Australia.

When I am not painting, I work in my own community as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in the Health Care field. My other interests are in gardening and camping.

Below, are some pictures of my family, Dan, Koty and Eve and for those that have not guessed it, that is me on the top of the page right showing off my painting which was exhibited in a Student/Teacher show in the Georgina Arts Center and Gallery.

Dan aboard the HMS Segwun	Eve	Koty