Updates

Finding inspiration while everyone else is asleep! July 2026 update

That's me, standing high above Farwell Canyon in B.C.'s Chilcotin with my painting, Standing Strong. There were no moose in the area, so I brought my own! Happy Canada Day, everyone! June was a good month for me: I sold a lot of paintings! I also led a workshop in a brand-new city and found time to gather some artistic inspiration. Read all about it in this month's update. In this update: Finding inspiration on a cool, calm lake while everyone else is asleep A fulfilling wor

Jul 1

A high-speed chase with one of my subjects? June 2026 update

One of the many bears I've seen over the years. But which was the first? It seems like the weather has finally decided to get damper. Which is good news, because I've planted a lot of trees and other plants! While I wasn't planting in May I was busy painting. Let's get up to date! In this update: The first time I saw one of my favourite painting subjects Psst…put this on your calendar! This month: two workshops in Williams Lake On my easel: Birds big and small! Camping with

Jun 1

I've gone off-grid — will it change my art? May 2026 update

What happened to April? One minute I was looking at snow out the window, and the next I was digging out my shorts because it was getting too hot! Crazy weather. Let's see what I was up to during all of that. In this update: Going off-grid and how it feeds and inspires my art Continuing a great workshop season On my easel: Two cheeky bears! Some of the sights (and critters) I see at Timid Turtle Pond, my off-grid getaway! Going off-grid and how it feeds and inspires my art If

May 1

I love to paint foxes...do you want to know why? April 2026 update

March was a busy month for me. Lots of planning, lots of painting and lots of workshop preparation. Let's see what I’ve been up to lately! In this update: The rain-soaked story of why I love to paint foxes Another art workshop complete and more coming up! New work: Siblings! That's me, standing in the rain in Newfoundland and looking at the little fox that came out of the woods behind me. Isn't he cute? Can you see why I painted him? The rain-soaked story of why I love to pa

Apr 1

Getting excited about the birds! March 2026 update

Here I am, painting birds at my pond! Nothing much makes me happier! Wow, did February fly by quickly! Almost like...a bird. Which is what I'm talking about for most of this update. Let's see what I’ve been up to lately! In this update: I'm all a-twitter about the birds of spring! Two workshops coming up — join me! On my easel: Mischievous sisters I'm all a-twitter about the birds of spring! In just a few days, spring will begin. And you know that means: the birds will come

Mar 1

My biggest artistic inspiration — February 2026 update

This ram looks fierce...but read below and you'll learn how silly he can look! January is a great month for painting, planning...and more painting. Let’s take a few minutes to catch up on what I’ve been doing lately! In this update: My biggest artistic inspiration Meet my new doggies! And one cat Teaching an art workshop in Scotch Creek in February My latest work: Wait A Minute My biggest artistic inspiration That's me and my Dad, way back when, on one of our camping trips.

Feb 1

Looking back...and looking ahead! January 2026 update

Where in the world have I been recently? Read on to find out... Well, hello! It has been a little while since we’ve chatted. It wasn’t because I didn’t want to — it’s because, once again, I’ve been busy and away. You might wonder if I’m ever home. Believe me, I wonder the same thing from time to time. But it’s all good! In this update: My highlights from 2025: Wildlife, art, travel and adventure New Work: Gotcha and Something in the Air Join my Art Level Up series My highlig

Jan 1

I was up a creek...with a paddle! October 2025 update

Sometimes, while canoeing, you just need to stop and admire the beauty around you... You may have noticed I didn’t send out a newsletter in September. Sorry about that! But I had a good reason: I was away, canoeing and camping in the wilds of British Columbia. Read on to learn all about it… In this update: Big adventure in a canoe! New Work: Out of the Woods Where you can see my art I know, that's a lot of photos! But I wanted to show you how beautiful my canoe trip was! Bi

Oct 1, 2025