I enjoy all forms of fine art. I sketch, draw and paint in almost every art medium and I love them all. But my favourite subject is animals. I started drawing my own pets and progressed to my friends’ pets, zoo animals and the animals that visit my back yard. I was fortunate to find a wonderful art teacher ten years ago and took private lessons for two years. I regularly take workshops and courses to explore new techniques and ideas but I find that practice is the best way of improving. I draw almost every day and have a well-stocked and comfortable art room in my home. In the summer of 2010, I took a 2-day course with Mike Sibley, well-known UK
I’m a member of Manotick Art Association and North Gower Artists Society. I belong to life drawing groups and a plein air group in the Ottawa
