I live and paint in Fernie, BC. I made my way to these mountains eighteen years ago from North Vancouver. While in Vancouver I attended various art programs including the graphic design portfolio course at Capilano University, painting classes at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and life-drawing classes. Eventually I focused on computer animation and completed the animation program at Vancouver Film School. I worked in the animation industry before leaving the city for small town life. The birth of my first baby sparked my painting path as I wanted to create a unique and personal keepsake for my daughter. Thus, painting began and has since been an integral part of my life.