Having been raised on the shores of Lake Erie in the Niagara Region, I was ecstatic to find my home in Nova Scotia after I honeymooned here in 2004. We both just immediately felt "at home" and never looked back.

 

Art, creativity, and nature have been my main motivators in life since my early childhood days. I was always drawing, dancing or playing music. I trained for 9 years in classical ballet, tap and jazz. Piano was my first instrument and evolved over time to include guitar, mandolin, bass and vocals.  You may see me on a Valley stage with the all-female electric rock band Hysterix. I believe that the creative process is crucial to all humans’ well-being and one of the reasons I joined 7 Arts is because it is one of our missions to make this process accessible to as many people as possible!

 

I also attained certification in herbal medicine at one point during my schooling. I have led workshops at 7 Arts using essential oils and I often craft herbal remedies for friends, family and others. Watch the 7 Arts Calendar for upcoming workshops or feel free to reach out if you have an idea for something you'd love to learn how to make!

 

Never one to ignore any medium, you can find examples of my artwork below in acrylics, watercolor, pencil, glass and more. Pop into the 7 Arts Gallery to view some of these pieces first-hand! I am so thankful to Amber Juby for founding the Nova Seven Arts Council. It has been healing for me to reconnect with other artists and to be inspired by their creative expressions as well!