CANADIAN ENCAUSTIC ARTIST

I have over 30 years experience as an artist, designer, information architect and user experience specialist.

I have been lucky to work in senior creative roles for several large design agencies and corporations. I lived and worked in the UK for five years and participated in large international projects in the UK, Europe and Africa. I completely embrace the concept of life-long learning and pushing my creative boundaries.

Art is what keeps me sane and feeling true to my creative nature. I am always working on new pieces and finding audiences for my work in galleries and social media. 

My love of art and design have set the tone for my life. I continue to challenge myself creatively with new mediums and techniques. I have also developed a passion for inclusive, accessible design, which I think will be my focus until the end of my career.

I primarily in work in encaustic wax. I strive to use this ancient medium, manipulated with heat, to create paintings which explore movement, emotion, and modern human themes. These textural, often multi-panel works are intensely colourful, usually abstract, with hints of the known. I continue to explore how to fuse the familiar with the surreal in on-going studies and series. 

Art is my first love, with design being a close second. I have a deep interest in designing digital user experiences that are inclusive for all audiences. I am inspired by emerging technologies that allow me to combine great design with accessible user experiences. 

My partner and I share a consultancy helping small companies develop their online web experience and business development.