Artist Statement
My artwork goes beyond the obvious and reaches into the depths of the unspoken. Spirituality is the creative energy that gives life to each new painting. I research my main subject, live it, and feel it, until I perceive its very essence from my own life experiences. The painting, in turn, becomes a living experience of my life.

I studied Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba, mentored with artist Joyce Anderson, and trained with the Academy of Realistic Art in Toronto, Ontario. My paintings have been juried in Regional and International competitions where I have received awards. To date, I have had two successful solo exhibitions. My work is part of corporate and private collections throughout Canada, the United States, the Netherlands and Denmark.

Exhibitions
April 2009 - Judge for the annual photography contest of ALPA (L'Association Longueuilloise des Photographes Amateurs)
Feb 3 – March 30, 2009 - MosaikArt Gallery Exhibition, Montreal Que - In celebration of the Black History Month 2009.
Theme: Warriors, Colours on Black Women
October 23, 2008 - Art Exhibition Rockefeller Center, New York, USA
August, 2008 - Art Kudos International Art Exhibition, my artwork placed in Exhibit finalist (along with 116 artists representing 13 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, South Korea and Vietnam)
May 9, 2008 - Art Exhibition, D'où viens tu maman, Mosaik Art Gallery, Montreal, Quebec Canada
April 10-24. 2008 - Art Exhibition & Launching of Foundation ‘Painting a New World / Peindre un Nouveau Monde’ – Fleet Gallery, Winnipeg
January 2008 - Art Exhibition Bibliothèque de Laval, Montreal, Quebec Canada
October 2007 - Art Exhibition Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, NY, USA
February 2007 – Vue d’Afrique Exhibition - Mosaik Art Gallery, Montreal, Quebec Canada
November 2006 - Exhibition at Manitoba Art Expo, Winnipeg, MB Canada
Sept-May 2006 - Exhibition and demonstration at Historical site - Captain Kennedy House, St. Andrews, MB Canada
January 2005 - National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, ON - MB Métis Federation present portrait painting to Prime Minister Paul Martin
October 2004 - Exhibition at Fleet Gallery, Winnipeg, MB Canada
June 2004 - Solo Exhibition Garden Art Show, St. Andrews, MB Canada
March 2004 - Exhibition at Toronto Art Expo, Toronto, ON Canada
March 2004 - Exhibition at Uniquely Manitoba Art Show, Winnipeg, MB Canada
November 2003 - Exhibition at Manitoba Art Expo, Winnipeg, MB Canada
Sept-May 2003 - Exhibition at Historical Captain Kennedy Teahouse, St. Andrews, MB Canada
July 2003 - Exhibition at Waterfront Gallery, Selkirk, MB Canada
June 2003 - Solo Exhibition Garden Art Show, St. Andrews, MB Canada
December 2002 - Exhibition at Assiniboine Park Conservatory, Winnipeg, MB Canada
November 2002 - Exhibition at Manitoba Expo, Winnipeg, MB Canada
November 2001 - Exhibition at Manitoba Expo, Winnipeg, MB Canada

Special Projects / Events / Articles
June 2007 - 'Nookoom Flora Fleury' (click here)- Portrait commissioned by the Manitoba Métis Federation to honour the oldest Métis woman of 102 years.
July 2006 - Design and paint “Métis Bear” Bears on Broadway Cancer Care MB, sponsored by Manitoba Métis Federation
June 2006 – Painting ‘Compassion’ exhibited and donated to Children’s Hospital Foundation of MB
September 2005 - Featured in published book “Bears on Broadway- A Love Affair in Concrete”
May 2005 - Design and paint “Bling Bling” for Bears on Broadway, Cancer Care Manitoba, sponsored by Ben Moss Jewellers
May 2005 - Design and paint ‘Fore the Bears’, for Bears on Broadway, Cancer Care Manitoba, sponsored by Platinum Jets Inc.
September 2004 - Accept commission from Manitoba Métis Federation to paint a portrait painting of Prime Minister Paul Martin
March 2004 - Uniquely Manitoba Art Show Jury chose my artwork for a Featured Gallery Booth based on highest standing.
December 2002 - Personal appearance on Winnipeg CTV News Breakfast Club, featuring my artwork.

Acknowledgements
May 2009 - From the Académie Internationale des Beaux-Arts du Québec - Humanity Art Award (recognizing the involvement of the artist in a humanitarian cause - Painting a New World)
August 2008 - Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition New York, USA  - placed in Exhibition Finalist with 'Sleeping Giant' - click here
August 2005 - Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition New York, USA (Placed in top 200)
September 2002 - Winner of 2002 Ducks Unlimited Manitoba Sponsor Print
July 1991 - Receive Honourable Mention Award, Interlake Art Show, Manitoba
September 1987 - Receive People’s Choice Award, Interlake Art Show, MB
September 1987 - Receive Best in Oils Award, Interlake Art Show, MB
December 1982 - Receive Honourable Mention Award, Int. Air Canada Art Show, Vancouver, BC
September 1982 - Receive Best in Oils Award, Air Canada Art Show, Winnipeg, MB

Memberships
September 2007, 2008. 2009 – Member of RAAV (Regroupement des artists en arts visuels)
May 2007, 2008, 2009 – Member of CARFAC (Canadian Artist Representation of Manitoba)
January 2007, 2008, 2009 - Member of l’Academie Internationale des Beaux-Arts du Quebec
January 2007, 2008, 2009 - Member of Mosaik Art Gallery
January 2008 – Professional member of Oil Painters of America (OPA)
April 2006 – Member of Academy of Realist Art
November 2001 – 2006 - Member of Assiniboia Group of Artist Cooperative Inc.