EDUCATION
University of Victoria, Bachelor of Education, 2001
Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design, Bachelor of Design, 2000
Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Diploma of Graphic Design, 1992
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2021 (October) - Solo Installation (title TBD), Kelowna Art Gallery, BC.
2021 - "Layers of Meaning", online Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto, ON.
2021 - "(re)Building", Atlantic Gallery, New York, USA.
2021 - "Waxing Poetic ", The Art Gallery, Osoyoos, BC.
2021 - "Wax Applications: Showcasing the Depth and Breadth of Encaustic and Cold Wax", Texas A&M University Gallery, USA.
2021 - "Breath", Solo Exhibition, Alternator Centre For Contemporary Art, Kelowna BC.
2021 - Made By Hand, Juried member's show, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC.
2020 - Exploring Fusions in Wax, group exhibition, Summerland, BC.
2020 - ArtChair Project, Lake Country Community Art Project, BC.
2019 - Stories, group exhibition, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna, BC.
2019 - Member's Red Dot, Alternator Gallery, Kelowna, BC.
2019 - The Keepers, solo exhibition, Armstrong Spallumcheen Gallery, Armstrong, BC.
2019 - The Transformation of Gaia, installation for ArtWalk, Lake Country, BC.
2019 - Morphology of Memory, solo exhibition, Gallery Vertigo, Vernon, BC.
2019 – Survey of Encaustic Art, Juried IEA Group Show, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, California
2018 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC.
2018 - Bring Out Your Best - Member's Exhibition, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna, BC.
2018 - Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton, BC
2018 - ArtWalk, Lake Country
2018 - Morphogenesis - solo exhibition, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna BC
2018 - Discover-Art In the Valley! - art exhibition, Kelowna BC
2018 - Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton, BC
2018 - Brilliant Moments, Penticton, BC
2018 - Appetite for Art - fundraiser for Kelowna Art Gallery
2018 - A Restless Earth, Juried member's show, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2018 - Art Attack, Heart & Stroke Foundation fundraiser, Kelowna BC
2017 - Public Art Mural - "The Memory Keeper", at the Lake Country Art Gallery
2017 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2017 – Are We There Yet? Canadian Roadside Attractions, Juried Group Show, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2017 - Bringing the Darkness Into the Light, Group Show, RCA Kelowna
2017 - ArtWalk, Lake Country
2017 – Breastfeeding Art Expo, Group Show, Alternator Gallery, Kelowna, BC
2017 – In Flawed Abundance. Juried IEA Group Show, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
2016 – Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton, BC
2016 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2016 – Art Off The Rails, Juried Group Show, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2016 – ArtWalk, Lake Country, BC
2016 – Angel Awards Art Exhibit, Lake Country, BC
2016 – Gallery 97, Peachland, BC
2016 – Lake Country Garden Tour Art Exhibit, Lake Country, BC
2016 – Frayed and Feathered Studio Tour, Lake Country, BC
2015 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2015 – Solo Display, District of Lake Country Municipal Building, Lake Country, BC
2015 – Riot on the Roof, Vernon, BC
2015 – Intergenerational Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country
2015 – Light: Illuminating Art, Group Show. Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2015 – ArtWalk, Lake Country
2014 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2014 – Night of 1000 Lights (installation), the Artisan House, Kelowna, BC
2014 – ArtWalk, Lake Country
2014 – Intergenerational Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country
2014 – Member’s Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country
2013 – Waxing Poetic, Shatford Centre, Penticton
2013 – 60 Artists 60 Spaces, Missionwood Retirement Resort, Kelowna
2013 – ArtWalk, Lake Country
2013 – Member’s Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2012 – Bloom, Creatio Gallery (solo exhibition), Lake Country
2012 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country
2012 – SD23 Art Teacher Exhibition, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna
2012 – Member’s Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2012 – Okanagan Erotic Art Show, ExNihilo Winery, Lake Country
2009 – Okanagan Erotic Art Show, A Woodside Design Gallery, Kelowna
2008 – Spirit of Kelowna, Public Art Medallion Project, Kelowna City Hall, Kelowna
2008 – Okanagan Erotic Art Show, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna
COLLECTIONS
Lake Country Community Art, ArtChair Project
District of Lake Country - Street Banner Art
City of Kelowna
Works held in private collections in Canada and the United States.
PUBLICATIONS & RADIO
Fall 2020 - Wax Fusion, article "Spiritual Alchemy", a digital publication of IEA org.
September 2019 - CBC North By Northwest by Sheryl MacKay, personal interview
Summer 2109 - Peripheral ARTeries Biennial Edition.
November 2017 House & Garden, "The Art Edit"
October 2017 House & Garden, "The Art Edit"
September 2017 House & Garden, "The Art Edit"
“Oral Histories of Lake Country’s Artists”, catalogue of interviews, DVD, Lake Country Museum and Archives, 2014.
60 Artists in 60 Spaces”, 60 Artists in 60 Spaces exhibition catalogue, Arts Council of the Central Okanagan, 2013
“2012 Okanagan Erotic Art Show Catalogue”, Rumour has it… exhibition catalogue, Julia Trops, 2012.
“Okanagan Erotic Art Show 2009”, Raw…Whispers exhibition catalogue, Julia Trops 2009.
“Spirit of Kelowna, A celebration of Art & Community”, Spirit of Kelowna public installation catalogue, Okanagan Institute, 2008.
AWARDS
2019 - Emerging Artist Grant, International Encaustic Artists Organization
2018 – Pushing Boundaries Award, Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton
2017 - Nominated, Okanagan Arts Awards, Kelowna
2016 – Technical Excellence Award, Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton
2016 – People’s Choice Award, Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton
2013 – Award of Excellence, Best in Show, Waxing Poetic, Penticton
TEACHING, WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS
2021-2022 - Painting With Fire - Essence of Mulranny, encaustic masterclass.
2019/20 - Encaustic and ceramic workshops (multiple sessions)
2018 - Encaustic Demonstration: Opus Art & Framing, Kelowna, BC
2017 - Introduction to Encaustics Workshops
2016 – Encaustic Demonstration: Opus Art & Framing, Kelowna, BC
2016 – Encaustic Workshop for SD23 Professional Development Day
2016 – Group and private encaustic workshops (multiple sessions)
2015 – Advanced 2-day Encaustic workshop with CanWax West, Penticton, BC
2015 – Encaustic Demonstration: Riot on the Roof”, Vernon, BC
2000 - Present, Art teacher SD23
University of Victoria, Bachelor of Education, 2001
Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design, Bachelor of Design, 2000
Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Diploma of Graphic Design, 1992
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2021 (October) - Solo Installation (title TBD), Kelowna Art Gallery, BC.
2021 - "Layers of Meaning", online Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto, ON.
2021 - "(re)Building", Atlantic Gallery, New York, USA.
2021 - "Waxing Poetic ", The Art Gallery, Osoyoos, BC.
2021 - "Wax Applications: Showcasing the Depth and Breadth of Encaustic and Cold Wax", Texas A&M University Gallery, USA.
2021 - "Breath", Solo Exhibition, Alternator Centre For Contemporary Art, Kelowna BC.
2021 - Made By Hand, Juried member's show, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC.
2020 - Exploring Fusions in Wax, group exhibition, Summerland, BC.
2020 - ArtChair Project, Lake Country Community Art Project, BC.
2019 - Stories, group exhibition, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna, BC.
2019 - Member's Red Dot, Alternator Gallery, Kelowna, BC.
2019 - The Keepers, solo exhibition, Armstrong Spallumcheen Gallery, Armstrong, BC.
2019 - The Transformation of Gaia, installation for ArtWalk, Lake Country, BC.
2019 - Morphology of Memory, solo exhibition, Gallery Vertigo, Vernon, BC.
2019 – Survey of Encaustic Art, Juried IEA Group Show, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, California
2018 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC.
2018 - Bring Out Your Best - Member's Exhibition, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna, BC.
2018 - Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton, BC
2018 - ArtWalk, Lake Country
2018 - Morphogenesis - solo exhibition, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna BC
2018 - Discover-Art In the Valley! - art exhibition, Kelowna BC
2018 - Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton, BC
2018 - Brilliant Moments, Penticton, BC
2018 - Appetite for Art - fundraiser for Kelowna Art Gallery
2018 - A Restless Earth, Juried member's show, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2018 - Art Attack, Heart & Stroke Foundation fundraiser, Kelowna BC
2017 - Public Art Mural - "The Memory Keeper", at the Lake Country Art Gallery
2017 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2017 – Are We There Yet? Canadian Roadside Attractions, Juried Group Show, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2017 - Bringing the Darkness Into the Light, Group Show, RCA Kelowna
2017 - ArtWalk, Lake Country
2017 – Breastfeeding Art Expo, Group Show, Alternator Gallery, Kelowna, BC
2017 – In Flawed Abundance. Juried IEA Group Show, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
2016 – Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton, BC
2016 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2016 – Art Off The Rails, Juried Group Show, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2016 – ArtWalk, Lake Country, BC
2016 – Angel Awards Art Exhibit, Lake Country, BC
2016 – Gallery 97, Peachland, BC
2016 – Lake Country Garden Tour Art Exhibit, Lake Country, BC
2016 – Frayed and Feathered Studio Tour, Lake Country, BC
2015 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2015 – Solo Display, District of Lake Country Municipal Building, Lake Country, BC
2015 – Riot on the Roof, Vernon, BC
2015 – Intergenerational Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country
2015 – Light: Illuminating Art, Group Show. Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2015 – ArtWalk, Lake Country
2014 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2014 – Night of 1000 Lights (installation), the Artisan House, Kelowna, BC
2014 – ArtWalk, Lake Country
2014 – Intergenerational Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country
2014 – Member’s Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country
2013 – Waxing Poetic, Shatford Centre, Penticton
2013 – 60 Artists 60 Spaces, Missionwood Retirement Resort, Kelowna
2013 – ArtWalk, Lake Country
2013 – Member’s Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2012 – Bloom, Creatio Gallery (solo exhibition), Lake Country
2012 – 100 Under 100, Lake Country Art Gallery, Lake Country
2012 – SD23 Art Teacher Exhibition, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna
2012 – Member’s Exhibition, Lake Country Art Gallery, BC
2012 – Okanagan Erotic Art Show, ExNihilo Winery, Lake Country
2009 – Okanagan Erotic Art Show, A Woodside Design Gallery, Kelowna
2008 – Spirit of Kelowna, Public Art Medallion Project, Kelowna City Hall, Kelowna
2008 – Okanagan Erotic Art Show, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna
COLLECTIONS
Lake Country Community Art, ArtChair Project
District of Lake Country - Street Banner Art
City of Kelowna
Works held in private collections in Canada and the United States.
PUBLICATIONS & RADIO
Fall 2020 - Wax Fusion, article "Spiritual Alchemy", a digital publication of IEA org.
September 2019 - CBC North By Northwest by Sheryl MacKay, personal interview
Summer 2109 - Peripheral ARTeries Biennial Edition.
November 2017 House & Garden, "The Art Edit"
October 2017 House & Garden, "The Art Edit"
September 2017 House & Garden, "The Art Edit"
“Oral Histories of Lake Country’s Artists”, catalogue of interviews, DVD, Lake Country Museum and Archives, 2014.
60 Artists in 60 Spaces”, 60 Artists in 60 Spaces exhibition catalogue, Arts Council of the Central Okanagan, 2013
“2012 Okanagan Erotic Art Show Catalogue”, Rumour has it… exhibition catalogue, Julia Trops, 2012.
“Okanagan Erotic Art Show 2009”, Raw…Whispers exhibition catalogue, Julia Trops 2009.
“Spirit of Kelowna, A celebration of Art & Community”, Spirit of Kelowna public installation catalogue, Okanagan Institute, 2008.
AWARDS
2019 - Emerging Artist Grant, International Encaustic Artists Organization
2018 – Pushing Boundaries Award, Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton
2017 - Nominated, Okanagan Arts Awards, Kelowna
2016 – Technical Excellence Award, Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton
2016 – People’s Choice Award, Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan, Penticton
2013 – Award of Excellence, Best in Show, Waxing Poetic, Penticton
TEACHING, WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS
2021-2022 - Painting With Fire - Essence of Mulranny, encaustic masterclass.
2019/20 - Encaustic and ceramic workshops (multiple sessions)
2018 - Encaustic Demonstration: Opus Art & Framing, Kelowna, BC
2017 - Introduction to Encaustics Workshops
2016 – Encaustic Demonstration: Opus Art & Framing, Kelowna, BC
2016 – Encaustic Workshop for SD23 Professional Development Day
2016 – Group and private encaustic workshops (multiple sessions)
2015 – Advanced 2-day Encaustic workshop with CanWax West, Penticton, BC
2015 – Encaustic Demonstration: Riot on the Roof”, Vernon, BC
2000 - Present, Art teacher SD23
