Biography

For the past five years, I have primarily focused on producing abstract paintings and digital illustrations. My artwork has been recognized by the Toronto School of Art, which published my piece "Abstract Art Woman on Street" in its spring newsletter. Additionally, my illustrations have been featured in The Shoe Project: COVID - Across Canada, where I contributed 81 illustrations for 81 stories. Beyond my personal artistic endeavors, I have worked extensively as a freelance graphic designer for The Shoe Project.

My passion for art extends beyond creation; I have actively contributed to the arts community through volunteer work with the Brain Injury Society of Toronto. My work has been exhibited with Workman Arts and in various other group exhibitions.

Education

• Ontario College of Art and Design – Integrated Media (2008-2022), Fourth Year Completed (April 23, 2023)
• University of Calgary – Bachelor of Arts (2005-2006), First Three Courses Completed
• Alberta University of the Arts – Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting (2003-2007), Third Year Completed
• University of Guelph – Bachelor of Fine Arts (2002-2003), First Year Completed

Exhibitions

• 2022 – Commissioned logo design for the future Calgary Peace Museum (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
• 2021 – Being Scene, Workman Arts (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• 2019-2020 – Expressive Arts Show, Brain Injury Society of Toronto (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• 1997 – Solo Exhibition, Weeds Cafe (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

Memberships

• The Power Plant (2022)
• Blue Mountain (2022)
• Arts and Letters Club (2018-2020)
• Royal Ontario Museum (2014-2022)
• Art Gallery of Ontario (2010-2022)
• Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre (2009-2022)
• Toronto Lawn Tennis Club (2008-Present)
• North West Mounted Police Barracks (2008-2010)

Professional Experience

• 2020 - Present – Freelance Artist and Graphic Designer, eRose Graphics (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• 2019-2020 – Legal Assistant, Blake Cassels and Graydon LLP (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• 2011-2022 – Graphic Designer, The Shoe Project (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• 2010-2011 – Assistant Librarian, Toronto Star Library (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• 2009-2022 – Host and Museum Clerk, Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre (Canmore, Alberta, Canada)
• 2007-2008 – Bookseller, Cafe Books (Canmore, Alberta, Canada)
• 2005-2006 – General and Photography Assistant, Otherwise Editions (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Through my work as a visual artist and designer, I strive to capture emotion and movement in abstract form, continually evolving my creative practice while engaging with the artistic community.