Birch Trees
Oil on canvas
24″ × 36″
Mom never set out to be a gardener. Then one spring afternoon Gardener Peter handed her a trowel & said, “Give ’er a whirl.” By suppertime she’d charted a section of the backyard.
Within a week she transformed the far-left corner, under clump birches, she curved a flagstone path through a sea of forget-me-nots. A birdbath waited for chickadees.; just beyond a bons
Girls Running in White Dresses
Oil on Canvas
36” x 24”
The thing about play is, it matters. No matter where you are in life or what’s going on in the world, play reminds us we’re alive. You just have to look for it. Sometimes it’s hiding, sure, but it’s there tucked in the corners of a busy day, sitting quietly between the to-do lists & dishes in the sink.
When you’ve got kids, it shows up more often
Yellow Rain Boots
Oil on canvas
24” x 36”
There is a kind of magic to a pair of yellow rain boots, especially when you are small. Instead of dreaming of sinking into the couch you yearn to pull on those boots and head outside. You climb trees, chase frogs, set rabbit traps that never catch a rabbit, and build crooked dams that send the stream in new directions. You build mud castles & keep watch for
Three on a Rowboat in Autumn
Oil on board, floating frame
6” x 6”
You know how sometimes you take a bit of artistic license? Well, that’s what I did here. I plunked my 20-year-olds back into a memory—one of those golden, leaf-crackling fall afternoons - when they were still little enough to need help with their life jacket, and not yet old enough to remind me to stop taking so many pictures.
Of cours
Guesthouse Peonies
Oil on Canvas.
These peonies grow outside our yellow guest house in Saint John. But they started in my childhood garden -planted by my mom, dug up, and brought home.
When I worked at a garden centre, a man asked for “big roses without thorns.” I realized he meant peonies. I still smile thinking about it.
Dr. Emerson once asked me to help plant flowers that would bloom all summer.
Annie at the Riviera
Oil on Panel
12” x 16”
There’s something about a neon sign glowing in the night - a beacon of warmth, a promise of stories unfolding inside. Annie stands beneath the Riviera sign in Ottawa, her long red hair catching the city lights, a moment frozen between past and future.
It’s bittersweet when your children leave home, setting off on their own adventures. One day, you’re watc
Red Rock Falls (Pennfield, New Brunswick)
Oil on Panel, framed in a black floating frame
12” x 16”
This painting captures the tranquil beauty of Red Rock Falls in Pennfield, New Brunswick. After my daughters left for university, my husband Jeff, our Sheepadoodle Georgia O’Keeffe, and I embarked on a journey to explore the hidden waterfalls of our province. Red Rock Falls stands out as a warm and inv
Sunlit Stroll in Morocco
Oil on Panel, framed in a black floating frame
16” x 20”
This vibrant oil painting captures a treasured memory of Annie and Molly, two sisters walking hand in hand through the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot in Disney World. The scene is bathed in warm March sunlight, emphasizing the rich textures and colors of the Moroccan-inspired architecture.
The moment, frozen in time, cele
Annie Braiding Molly’s hair
Oil painting
12” x 12”
In this intimate oil painting, a tender moment unfolds as Annie, the older sister, braids the hair of her younger sibling, Molly. Taken from an old photograph, this ordinary scene resonates within my heart. It embodies the timeless sentiment of sisterly love and care.
As I enter empty nest and the world sometimes feels upside down I reminder to che
Saint Paddy's Falls (Bocabec, New Brunswick)
Oil on Panel, framed in a black floating frame
12” x 16”
This painting offers an immersive glimpse into the natural beauty near Bocabec, New Brunswick. Through vibrant, impressionistic strokes, I aimed to capture the movement and vitality of the waterfall as it tumbles over ancient rocks, weaving ribbons of water into the stream below. I included the fi
Jardine’s Alley at Night
24” x 24”
Oil on Canvas
This painting reflects the vibrant, urban energy of Saint John, New Brunswick. I was drawn to the alley's atmospheric charm—the warm glow of string lights above, illuminating the textured brick walls and creating playful reflections on the wet pavement. My goal was to capture the pulse of the city at night, where light and shadow dance together in a
Bear Boat
24” x 24”
Oil on Canvas
This painting brings a playful, whimsical moment to life. I wanted to capture the charm of imagining a bear, serene and content, rowing through a vibrant autumn landscape. The bold reds, oranges, and yellows of the foliage reflect joyfully on the water’s surface, creating a sense of warmth and harmony. The bear, with its steady gaze and calm demeanor, evokes a sen
Morning Light in a Sussex Barn
Oil Painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas.
30” x 30”
This painting captures the quiet beauty of a barn illuminated by the mid-morning sun in Sussex, New Brunswick. I wanted to convey the interplay between light and shadow, as the sun streams through the open doorway and wooden beams, casting warm, glowing patterns across the floor. The vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows
This painting, At Rest on the Saint John River, captures a peaceful moment on the water, focusing on the gentle lines and curves of a boat drifting serenely. I aimed to convey the tranquility of the Saint John River, where the reflection of light dances on the surface in shades of blues, purples, and subtle pinks. The close perspective emphasizes the boat’s presence, inviting the viewer to feel as
This painting, Moose on the Loose, pays homage to the iconic sculpture that once stood as a symbol of both Moosehead Breweries and the untamed wilderness of New Brunswick. Through expressive brushstrokes and rich, earthy tones, I aimed to capture the majesty of the moose—an emblem of strength, resilience, and local pride. The sculpture, generously donated by Moosehead Breweries, not only honored t
Two Boats on the Kennebecasis
Oil on canvas
16x20
You could say this painting started in a gymnasium, under the fluorescent hum of after-school badminton. That’s where I met Robin. She was quick with a laugh and better with a racket, and from there, we were off - to chemistry class with popcorn in our desks, to math where we did our best to pay attention (but didn’t always succeed), and eventually,
The Surface of Memory
24” x 30”
Oil on gallery-stretched canvas
This painting captures a lifelong affection for lilypads, rooted in Saint John's Rockwood Park. My grandfather was one of the laborers who built the park’s tranquil lakes, where I have countless childhood memories. Years later, I watched my own daughters catch and release frogs among those same lilypads, continuing a family connection
The River Shapes You
Oil on canvas
30" x 40 "
This painting recalls a perfect summer day canoeing with our young daughters around Randolph Island in West Saint John. We hiked, swam by the caves, and picnicked. The paddle out was calm and easy, a day that felt like it could last forever.
But the weather turned on our way back. The water grew rough with whitecaps, and we fought the wind and current