About

Now Gallery Represented with Ellen's Creek Gallery in Charlottetown, PE

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In my creative world the bold strokes and vibrant hues on the canvas allow my creative freedom to exist in the world. As an emerging acrylic artist currently living on Epekwitk/PEI, I am inspired by the constant beauty around me. 

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Each canvas is a celebration of the human experience. I explore the realness and imperfections of how we exist in the world today.

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As well, to remind you to wear your tiara to brunch, be playful and have the audacity to go for it. ​

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​Why abstract ladies?

I've been painting them since high school! I still remember one of my first ones.
I don't think I had the same depth of meaning, but I've always liked painting societal expressions.

Challenging the idea of "beauty." In high school, that meant looking like everyone else by wearing the same clothing - with the right brand name. I felt that it was boring, but I also wanted to fit in. One of the many juxtapositions of adolescent life.

I left painting behind as I needed to get serious about life... or so, I thought... for decades, but I'm so glad the inner voice kept whispering to try again.

Now, motherhood plays a role. Another life adventure where I'm uncomfortable in my own body. Everything changes, except this time, my brain is fully developed, and I have a lot more life experience...

So, what do my abstract figures mean now?

My paintings explore themes of self-expression, individuality, and the unspoken beauty that exists beyond the physical. It challenges the traditional idea of figures and portraitures, offering instead a celebration of colour, form, and energy.

Allowing you, the viewer, to reflect on your own understanding of beauty.

I invite you into this journey of exploring beauty and being.

And remind you that play is always a part of life.
 

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I am not currently available for commissions or workshop facilitations. 

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2025 Spaces

Instagram provides the most up to date information and open studio dates

Ellen's Creek Gallery | Charlottetown, PE 
Art Buds | Summerside, PE | May to October

​Village Pottery | New London, PE | May to September 

Spring Maker Market | Charlottetown, PE | Eastlink Centre | April 19

​Living Proof | Charlottetown, PE | Blank Canvas | March 18 to March 23

Colours in Motion  | Summerside, PE | Art Buds | March 8 

Pre-Shrunk Show 2025 | Halifax, NS | Argyle Fine Arts | January 24 to February 25​​

 

News
​The Buzz PEI: Cover Art April 2023​​​​

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Interviews
​The Buzz PEI: Profile-  Painting Joy (2024)

CBC, Island Morning:  Art Store project challenges local artists to think small (2024)

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2023/2024 Spaces

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Art Buds | Summerside | PEI |Summer/Winter 2024

Maker Market | PEI + NS | Spring/Winter 2023/2024

Mill + Birch | Cavendish | PEI | Summer 2024

The Gallery | Charlottetown | PEI | Spring 2023/2024

Village Pottery | New London| PEI | Summer 2023/2024​​