Colour and form have intrigued me from my youth where I grew up on the prairies...the subtle shadings inherent in a wind blown snow bank, the crimson splash of red willow bark or the blue of spring freshets running into a prairie slough...all formed part of my artistic psyche. Taking organic images such as these and using the elements and principles of art I infuse them into a variety of art forms whether it is painting a picture, designing a batik silk scarf, jewelry making, beadwork, weaving, knitting, spinning and dyeing, or the magic of wheatweaving. These I have pursued with a passion.

For example, in spinning for end use, the tactile sensation, combined with the interplay of colour and line are vital to my work. I draw upon organic imagery in creating my work, infusing environmental idioms into each piece.

I am a graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Saskatchewan. I hold certificates in Traditional Rug Hooking and an O.H.S. Certificate of Excellence in Spinning as well as other short courses in paper making, batik, copper enamelling, etc.