Metamorphoses

Photography

Lakewood Park South, Tecumseh, On.

Transformation requires the influence of multiple elements of nature, energy and spirituality. Fluid water with humanity represented by rivers, trees, sea creatures, and tears in water becomes a medium for change as well as a symbol of eternal transformation. A poetic rebirth.

“The splash of freshwater transforms a ripple to the instant when change begins, the minimal moment between one form and the next. It is a threshold, a breath between identities, where fluidity allows transformation.  From chaos to clarity, from solid to spirit, from self to something greater “

Walk

acrylic and ink markings,   24” x  30”            

A lively piece of colour and excitement .    Fluids and motion ooze across the canvas, perhaps creating a delightful search through the city , finding one’s own way through a colourful reality of a particular time.

Athena Wants Out!

mixed media collage on wood board; alcohol ink, gel plate prints and acrylic paint

12”x16”

Athena, 2 year old rescue cat, has high aspirations. She wishes to be as confident and independent as her house mate cat Gladys, another rescue, but worries she will never get there. Gladys travels the entire neighbourhood on her own every single day, yet returns home nightly to tell Athena about her exploits.

But Athena lives between worlds…her works as a house-bound cat, and a surreal life of fences to climb, sights to see and experiences to make sense of. She is easily confused…

Divining the Future – Fluid Wave

Digital Photography

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Colours, sun, sky & clouds

Using a reflective surface, weaving knowledge of the future and hidden truths into a crystal ball—creating fluid visions of reality and possible futures, while offering guidance and insight.

Constant Changes (Malden Pond)

Watercolour painted en plein air
9” x 12”

Painting water en plein air is always a challenge. The changing light and constant movement of ripples can leave you confounded by shifting realities. There’s a saying among plein air painters: “Don’t chase the light.” Equally, don’t chase the water.

Diffusion

Acrylic and oil pastel, 36” x 48”

This piece offers a captivating interplay of abstracted reality through rhythmic movement across the canvas. A sense of fluidity and depth is conveyed through vibrant colour play and the interaction of varied shapes, inviting viewers to engage both visually and emotionally.

Action in Chains by Malloil and Paper Airplanes

Gouache, 9” x 12”

Modern art revisited. I transformed Malloil’s iconic sculpture into a graphic illustration. Why I decided to throw paper airplanes at it, I can’t quite explain—something about the title amused me. Perhaps they represent action unchained.

This piece was likely completed shortly after I got married in 1987, which is why my name appears hyphenated—I hadn’t changed it legally yet.

Tapestry of Random Pieces

Acrylic, oil pastel, and light moulding paste, 24” x 30”

This piece was created through a process of layering, intuitive placement, and controlled randomness. It invites the viewer to look inward—to find a meaningful connection within the flow of repetitive patterns and vibrant colour.

East Meets West at The Point

Oil on canvas, 36” x 36”

At Point Pelee National Park, two colliding waves—one from the east, one from the west—crash into each other and reshape this sandy peninsula daily. This painting captures that powerful, ever-changing moment of transformation.

Gazing Into the Future Through Magical Bubbles

Digital Photography
Child watching through a fish tank window – Detroit, MI
“Each bubble holds a dream, floating towards tomorrow.”

Bubbles are delicate—and so are dreams. Gazing into them reflects our hope for the best, while reminding us that the future is uncertain and can 'pop' in an instant. Still, we look forward not with fear, but with curiosity and awe—just as a child does.

Keep dreaming, keep creating.