In Between

Moments of Change, 2026

Mixed media on stretched canvas (Acrylic paint, shellac, deer hide, sweetgrass), 20x 20 in

At its centre, a whitetail deer is encircled by sweetgrass, a symbol of healing, while shed antlers below speak to the natural cycles of renewal and change. The deer hide pattern in the background is based on a hide from a deer harvested by my late father, which I later transformed into drums. Together, these elements honour the connection between land, memory, and the enduring teachings passed from one generation to the next.

Fireboat Spraying Water Practice

Digital Photography

A panoramic view of Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center along the Detroit River, featuring a fireboat practicing its spectacular fan-like water display ahead of the annual Ford Fireworks between the U.S.A. and Canada. The warm light highlights the city skyline and riverfront.

Fireworks Between Two Border Cities

Digital Photography

Captured during the 68th Annual Ford Fireworks on June 22, 2026, this image showcases the spectacular celebration over the Detroit River, between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. The event drew massive crowds and ended with a stunning grand finale, creating a vibrant cross-border atmosphere.

Dreaming Of Adventure.

Digital Photography

Dreaming of an Adventure on the historic Empire Sandy, Canada’s largest sailing tall ship, offers a unique adventure on Lake Ontario. Originally built in 1943 as a WWII tugboat, she was later transformed into a magnificent three-masted schooner. Today, guests can enjoy scenic cruises aboard this beautiful vessel while experiencing its rich maritime history.

This Tall Ship image between the dreamy clouds & the water.

Two Umbrellas, 1997

Oil on board, 10” × 8”

This was my first plein air painting using a palette knife exclusively. In 1997, meeting artist Susan Sarback led me to explore a new approach to light and colour. Workshops in Fair Oaks, California, marked a turning point in my practice and teaching. From that experience, I began to work with full-spectrum colour and a more direct Impressionist approach to light and atmosphere.

Union Woman Self Portrait: On Strike Series #8, 1990

Acrylic on canvas, 12” diameter

This self-portrait explores duality—the feminine and masculine, light and shadow—as a reflection of lived experience. The On Strike Series emerged from my involvement in union work, combining roles as artist, teacher, leader, and activist.

Mabou Old Barn

Watercolour on cotton paper, 4x6 in

Standing in front of an old barn that is now in the last of its life I am impressed by the stories it has to tell on this rugged Island of Mabou in Nova Scotia.

Garden Entry

Watercolour on cotton paper, 8x11 in

Sounds and sensations come alive upon entering a garden, from the visual feast of colours to the hypnotic sounds of birds and insects.

Navy Yard Park and Boblo Island

Watercolour on cotton paper, 11 x 16 in

The view from the historical Navy Yard Park looking on to Boblo Island conjures up many memories of the past, a war on one side and an amusement park on the other.

Natural Rhythm

Acrylic on Gallery Canvas, 13x13 in

Full of movement and texture, this piece straddles the fine line between realism and Impressionism. As the seasonal changes in Nature occur , a transformation takes place . In between the obvious stark presence of recognizable forms, a movement stirs underlying activity. In between the ambiguity, lies a deeper complexity , a colour change , even a deterioration.

City Meanderings

Acrylic and Markings on Canvas, 24x30 in

This is a depiction of a vibrant cityscape(s) using intentional layering to portray a complexity, in between the forms. Reflections from light and apparent structures allow a common ground in between, felt mutually between two concentrated areas. There becomes an illusion of middle space , a division commonly felt.

I Spotted a Field of Gold, March 2026

Acrylic Ink Mixed Media on Canvas Board

12x12 in

We know GOLD does not grow in a field as a flower, but sometimes our eyes and mind work together to make us believe it is so.  In that moment, I imagined I spotted a true field of gold! 

Spring, 2026

fusion glass

In art, spring often symbolizes renewal and rebirth. Spring represents a fresh start, a time for growth and regeneration after the dormant winter months. Despite its beauty, spring is also fleeting, a reminder of the transient nature of life. In this piece, spring is depicted through motifs of impermanence and change. I’ve tried to capture the fleeting beauty of blossoms and the ephemeral nature of springtime landscapes, emphasizing the importance of savoring the present moment.

Disco Jesus Portrait 3

Watercolour on paper

When the artist known by his stage name, Disco Jesus, modelled for us at Sho Studios, there was a costume change every twenty minutes, ranging from the bizarre to the glamorous, but always stunning. The constant transformation created a wonderful sense of being in between different characters and moods. I was able to complete a few of the longer poses in watercolour, capturing moments between these transformations.

Disco Jesus Portrait 2

Watercolour on paper

When the artist known by his stage name, Disco Jesus, modelled for us at Sho Studios, there was a costume change every twenty minutes, ranging from the bizarre to the glamorous, but always stunning. The constant transformation created a wonderful sense of being in between different characters and moods. I was able to complete a few of the longer poses in watercolour, capturing moments between these transformations.

Disco Jesus Portrait 1

Watercolour on paper

When the artist known by his stage name, Disco Jesus, modelled for us at Sho Studios, there was a costume change every twenty minutes, ranging from the bizarre to the glamorous, but always stunning. The constant transformation created a wonderful sense of being in between different characters and moods. I was able to complete a few of the longer poses in watercolour, capturing moments between these transformations.

Square Dance

Both of these pieces represent the interconnectedness of everything in life. Even in moments of transition, amid passages and portals to newness, are overlapping interactions, commonalities, bridges which usher us into and assist us with adjustments to the new reality.

Elipsycle

Both of these pieces represent the interconnectedness of everything in life. Even in moments of transition, amid passages and portals to newness, are overlapping interactions, commonalities, bridges which usher us into and assist us with adjustments to the new reality.

Clouds’ Illusions

Acrylic on Canvas, 20x24 in

Have you heard or watched Joni Mitchell’s performance at the Grammy’s in 2024? At the age of 80, she sang her signature song, “Both Sides Now”. It’s mesmerizing and poignant. In fact, the idea of singing it in her youth seems almost counter intuitive. A bit of maturity offers perspective, wisdom, acceptance of ambiguity, and the appreciation of the difference between illusion and reality. I do love, though, how she always remembers her dreams. “It’s cloud’s illusions I recall”.

Messenger

Acrylic on Canvas, 36x36 in

In Greek mythology, Iris, Goddess of the Rainbow, was a swift and beautiful messenger for the gods. Travelling on rainbows, she connected Olympus to the mortals on earth. The flower that we know as “iris”, with its many vibrant colours, was named after her. As the personification of the rainbow, which appears after a storm, Iris is widely associated with bringing messages of hope, peace, and new beginnings.

Best Laid Plans

Acrylic on Canvas, 24x18 in

The phrase “best laid plans” originated with a poem by Robert Burns, entitled “To a Mouse”, where “the best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men / Gang aft a-gley” (go awry). He wrote it after he accidentally destroyed a mouse’s nest while plowing a field. (Aww! I remember finding nest of baby mice in the field while I picked tomatoes as a young girl. They were so cute and tiny and pink!)

The phrase reminds us that even well-crafted strategies can be disrupted by chance, fate, or unexpected events, emphasizing the need for flexibility.