The underlying theme in my paintings tends to be a celebration of the uniqueness of our beautiful local landforms that reflect the beauty and mystery of the Okanagan area. Since I feel immense joy when I am outdoors, I am inspired and connected to the spiritual side of expressing what I see in nature. That moment in time when I am sensitive to the many signs of a people before me, their gathering places, and the waterways that were used to sustain the people in this area over time, sustains me, and provides a personal depth to my art work. I use vibrant colours of acrylic on canvas to express my excitement of painting what I observe, and what I believe in and wish to share with others. A quote attributed to Chief Seattle, Salishan Nation, helps direct my work, “This we know, the earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected, like the blood that unites us all.”