The emergence of the ‘Angelos di Terra’ series…

Firenze Enchants…

the evolution of an artwork

The Inspiration and Making of ‘Salt Alchemy’

A series of multi-media artworks illustrating the early lives of my parents in Scotland, what drove each of them separately to seek passage to Canada, and how a love of the arts brought them together.

A behind the scenes look at my first solo exhibit currently on at the Lee Matasi Gallery.

Heading out in the early morning light, or just before sunset to photograph the people and sights of Ottawa, gave me an unexpected sense of freedom after months of lockdown this spring.

Wish to enjoy a relaxing day of printmaking? Have limited equipment or supplies available? New to printmaking altogether?

‘Hope is the thing with feathers.’

Creative inspiration for expressive mark making: what are its origins, key themes and resulting application in the evolution of printmaking?

Doing a lot of laundry lately? Perhaps you are on the cusp of an invention?

Do You Delight in Surprises? Printmaking may be for you!

What do Paris, Athens and Aberdeen have in common? Visually arresting images which demand attention, captivate the imagination.

An Interview with Vancouver-based Photographer Ciara Kilpatrick.

Who is Eclectic Eve? A woman artist captured in a moment in time; specifically, 1972 when a group of five women publishers decided to bring awareness to the experiences and artworks of women artists.

In a sudden desire to return to a daily art practice and help inspire my art studies, I signed up for the #100DayProject 2021 which began on January 31st, 2021.

Travel sketching is a passion. It is a habit I began while solo travelling and encourage everyone to adopt.

Are you pursuing the dreams you had when you were younger? Or, like me, did life ‘sneak’ in the way of those dreams?

My earliest memories of my mother were seeing her etch copper plates and run off a series of prints using the large printing press in her home studio.

My mother’s legacy had a significant impact on me and my two daughters Ciara and Teagan. Fortunately, my daughters were graced by her presence long enough to have her give them their first lessons in visual arts and influenced their choices to pursue photography and fashion design respectfully.