MORNING GLORY Print

Born in Montreal, Canada Lives in Southern Maine My paintings and photography are a reflection of what I desire to capture of this beauty and grace - this magical place where the earth, sea and sky meet. They are merely abstractions which capture the true essence of such a meeting - losing sight of the shore - glimpses of the natural world as they present themselves. Becoming an artist was a necessary happenstance due to the tragic events on 9/11. Living in the heart of New York City on this fateful day with my two young children, I escaped the brutality of our new world by painting my first canvas - "Solitude" and capturing the beauty of landscapes and seascapes. Although, I received no formal training in the arts and photography, the blending of colours expressed with simple and graceful brushstrokes on my canvas - capturing the true essence of nature is innate to me. I find solace recreating the soothing imagery of the tranquility of the sea and all that surrounds this mystery - when every bit of beauty, peace and security is suspended in time. It is in the boundless wonders, hues, light and temper of the sea from which I derive my inspiration. A letting go - a subconscious process - with no need for rigidity, boundaries, definition or reason. Communicating through the creative mediums of painting and photography allows one to share lasting experiences and impressionable memories from a blank slate. Widening our visual, intellectual and emotional horizons - removing barriers, and thus enriching and enhancing our lives. It is through this process that the seemingly mundane becomes more meaningful. ​ Having lived in two beautiful, vibrant cities the first half of my life, and spending summers on the Southern Coast of Maine, I have been exposed to a paradoxical mix of beauty and harshness. I was born and raised in Montreal. I completed my Undergraduate and Graduate Studies in Anthropology, Foreign Languages and Middle Eastern Studies at McGill University. In 1990 , I married and relocated to NYC where I lived for 21 years. Following my dream of living full time by the sea, I relocated with my family to Southern Maine in June 2011. I opened my own art gallery and completed several commissioned works. I continue to focus on my painting, photography, home styling and redesign and real estate - among many other things - all of which give me great joy and insight into this thing called life.