The travel! I want to see the whole world, and never forget what I experience there. Every location holds new discoveries, and I don’t want to miss anything.

I’m most inspired by the natural world; the way we see creation in action every day, from sunrise to sunset. I’m all about noticing beauty and calling others to take note and pause to witness the awe and majesty we see in the world. And watercolor inspires me! It’s just an absolutely pure joy to let it flow across the paper and feel called to engage with my brush.

I started teaching online because I was teaching myself to paint in watercolor. When I would have a new insight into watercolor, I felt this irresistible urge to share what I’d learned with someone. That led to filming videos for YouTube. Since then I’ve found teaching provides an even greater reward than painting alone. Helping others fall in love with watercolor, and accept and enjoy the learning process with all its ups and downs, is the absolute best.

Because I make them feel awesome! Seriously, we have a tendency to be so self-critical, and if I can communicate the message that it’s OKAY to be a learner and that you have what it takes to become your own favorite artist, then I consider that workshop a success. I try to be honest and transparent about my own learning process and the fact that every painting is an unknown outcome, and that makes me very approachable and relatable.

I’ve been painting in watercolor since my first workshop at the age of 18; twenty-five years ago! I live in northern British Columbia, Canada, and have found the isolation of the north to be a perfect place to develop as a “self-taught” artist. Lots of time spent working out my struggles through trial and error have helped me to develop into an instructor who deeply understands the student’s journey to watercolor mastery. In 2013 I launched my first online watercolor course. Since then I’ve been able to teach and inspire watercolor students from all over the world, travel and have my dream career unfold before my eyes!

There’s always a big learning curve in learning how to paint a new place! I want to welcome the opportunity to learn a new color palette, to process new sights, with the understanding that it might not all click at first! The rewards of attempting are found in the growth and expansion I find as I stretch myself in new directions.