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As I began my first steps into the field of visual arts, over the years, my journey has, also, encompassed oil pastels, ceramics, tole painting, acrylics, drawing and pen and ink.

In 1998, when I was introduced to oils at the Fraser River School of Arts, I was "hooked" and found that working with a medium such as oils was truly a pleasure to create a painting with and, to this day, am continually delighted with my choice.

I am an Active Member of the FCA-FVC and have shown my artwork in their many venues and Juried Shows around the Fraser Valley.
These shows have included the Langley Centennial Museum, Mission Art Gallery, Kariton Art Gallery, Abbotsford City Hall, Surrey Art Gallery, Place des Arts, and the White Rock Art Society.

For the month of September to December 2009, I am exhibiting at the:

Fort Langley Centennial Museum

The address is:
9135 King Street,
Fort Langley, BC.
Tel: 604-888-3922

Hours of operation are:
Mon-Sat - 10:00am - 4:45pm and Sun - 1:00-4:45pm

For more info please contact:
www.langleymuseum.org
www.fraservalleyartists.com

Second Show:

Port Kells Art Club
Theme: Colorful Impressions

The address is:
Fort Langley Community Hall
9167 Glover Road,
Fort Langley, BC

Nov 15, 2009
Sunday - 11:00-5:00pm

Third Show:

South Surrey White Rock Art Society

The address is:
Semiahmoo House,
15306 - 24th Avenue,
Surrey, BC

Nov 21-22, 2009
Saturday and Sunday - 10:00-5:00pm

Fourth Show:

North Vancouver Anonymous Show

The address is:
CityScape Community Art Space
North Vancouver Community Arts Council
335 Lonsdale Avenue,
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3
Tel: 604-988-6844

Email: nvartscouncil6@telus.net
Website: www.nvartscouncil.ca

2010

Misson Gallery Juried Art Show,
2010 Peggy Stabler Show

Mission Art Gallery,
Mission, BC.

January 12 - 30, 2010...

Federation of Canadian Artists -
Fraser Valley Chapter -
Ft. Langley Museum - FCA Juried Show -
July 31-Sept 13, 2004
Dianna Ponting Award for the
People's Choice Award - "Let's Play Ball?"

My first step into visual arts began in 1998, with a humbleness of learning how to do it and how to create what you see before you. I loved the the way the oil paint moved beneath my brush and the continuous challenges that color evoked in each of my paintings.

I am inspired by my travels, my garden and my family life photography and I begin my paintings by evaluating what has touched my heart and through a series of drawings and color choices, I begin the glazing procedures to build up my paintings to represent a realistic piece of artwork. I have learned that, sometimes, I'm even in the mood for abstract art and pallet knife painting which gives quite a different effect from the norm and gives me a different challenge to work with.

At this point in my life, I am intrigued by the way light gives life to a painting and I pursue all sorts of venues to try to capture this and to create a mood to touch the viewers heart.

Trying to capture the beauty and essence of life around me, be it still life, florals, nature scenes or portraits, is a never ending pursuit of my heart and soul and, with it, brings a deep sense of satisfaction when I am at work behind my easel.

For most of my artwork, I try to convey a feeling of peace and tranquility, and my goal, as an artist, is to create paintings that bring about an emotional response from the viewer and, at the same time, inviting the viewer to bring it home with them.