In the late 1970s I became a plein air painter. I painted the badlands, prairies, and mountains around Calgary as well as landscapes on trips further afield to the United States. A move to Houston in the late 1990s allowed me to concentrate on the figure and start painting with acrylics. I have been fascinated with this medium ever since, although I still paint occasionally in oils and watercolour. In 2004, I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick.

I have travelled to Europe, Argentina, and throughout North America and Western Asia. Like my life with its many experiences, my paintings are colourful and touch on a variety of subjects from the known to the exotic, from figurative to nature.

I teach adults in my studio and conduct workshops, imparting my knowledge and excitement for creating drawings and paintings. My students include people who have never drawn to those who have painted for years.