LANDSCAPES

Having grown up on the prairies of Saskatchewan and moving to the Foothills of Alberta, it was inevitable that the Rocky Mountains would capture my creative eye with the majestic beauty of their Eastern Slopes. I see the symbolic nature of these spaces. There is an abundance of lessons to learn from the wisdom of the wild.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, I acknowledge that I am inspired by the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. Much gratitude to all people who love and live on this land. We all care for these lands as we move into the future together.

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Follow Me

40” x 20” Acrylic on Canvas
Finding ourselves above the waterfall, we clambered across the jumble of rocks. They were perfectly placed beneath towering rock walls on either side of the ravine, the sun reaching down onto what lay ahead. The gentle flow of the water persistently whispered, “Follow Me.”. We listened and accepted the call, finding calmness in the rhythm of the ravine as our exploration continued.

In the wild spaces, there is a perfect position for each rock, tree, and water movement. We see splendor in the disarray, which gifts us harmony and an awareness that we are part of something greater than ourselves.

Had we witnessed the creation of this natural space in a time-lapse video, it would have been loud, powerful and a wild change. Nature does not use straight lines or symmetry in these moments but creates perfectly in her chaos, leaving a calmness through her making. Stay the course during upheaval and be patient for the stillness that awaits you.

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Wispy skies over mist mountain

10” x 20” Acrylic on Canvas
What an adventure this day was! It was a steady, steep hike. Near the top, my husband pointed out the wispy sky, and it became an obvious choice to paint. This speaks to the importance of stopping, looking, and enjoying special moments during challenging times. Recharging ourselves while being mindful. On the other side of this ridge, we met several other hikers. Shortly after this meeting, we encountered a grizzly bear who, fortunately, was more interested in digging for food than in us.

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Landscape painting of Waterton National Park of the Rocky Mountains of Alberta Canada — welcome to waterton

15”x30” Acrylic on Canvas - SOLD
My husband and I took a trip to nearby Waterton National Park this past Autumn—a stunning area devastated by an extreme wildfire in the summer of 2017. Thankfully, the town was saved through the hard work of firefighters and residents. Unfortunately, 80% of the hiking network and many other surrounding businesses/structures/infrastructure were affected. This was our first trip back to the area since the fire. The regrowth and rejuvenation were breathtaking.
I have always been fascinated by the death-and-rebirth cycle of the wild spaces. The dead feed the birth of the new vegetation and are a necessary part of the life cycle. We grow through changes and the death of parts of ourselves, evolving each moment. Knowing the beauty of growth, sometimes painful in its process, serves as a signal to trust the cycle.

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Landscape painting of Highwood River in Kananaskis Country Waterton National Park of the Rocky Mountains of Alberta Canada — stand upon me

12”x12” Acrylic on Canvas - AVAILABLE
Rocks are thought of as strong, sturdy, and stable. We often call upon a friend or loved one to be our "rock", but we can also be a rock for ourselves. This river symbolizes the path one must take - either as a descent in or out of the challenges one faces. Finding your rock in the river is grounding and provides courage while facing these challenges. "Stand Upon Me" calls us to pause and ask for guidance. Listen and learn from the wisdom of the wild spaces.

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Landscape Painting of Sheep River near Turney Valley, Alberta — Where the river flows

18" x 18" Acrylic on Canvas - AVAILABLE
The movement of our mountain water can trickle or rush, but the flow carries on in the same direction. We can parallel this forward flow to our own lives, gentle or tumultuous at times, as we pass through life. The only way through uneasy times is “through” and follow your path as the river follows its own.
“Where the River Flows” is a reminder to be caretakers of our water sources, as this water tends to you and me and the generations to come.
Sheep River is near Turner Valley, Diamond Valley, Alberta.

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Landscape Painting near Longview Alberta Foothills Rocky Mountain — Something`s Brewing

24"x 48" Acrylic on Canvas - SOLD
*Something's Brewing* was inspired by a stunning landscape near *Longview, Alberta*. I was attracted to the way the snow, like a fine lace, drapes itself over the rock-hard mountain surface - almost softening it like the rolling hills below. The sky always plays a part in the beauty of the land, I particularly like the presence of clouds forming above. They always add to the mood while enjoying those amazing Rocky Mountains.
The scene is near Longview, Alberta.

Landscape painting of Cataract Creek waterfall near Highwood river Kananaskis Rocky Mountains of Alberta Canada — wild spaces

20" x 16" Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD - Private Collection
Wild spaces are far from untidy; they have a place for every stone and sapling while the water moves where it needs to go. The stewardship of our wild spaces protects this water for all generations to come. This scene is from Cataract Creek near HIghwood River in Kananaskis Country of the Alberta Rocky Mountains.

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The square landscape paintings celebrate the wisdom of the wild spaces. This wisdom speaks to our resilience, rebirth, awakening, vulnerability, and strengths. Although the 12”x12” Acrylic on Canvas paintings have sold, they are available as Giclee Prints on Canvas. The landscape paintings were inspired by hikes in the Kananaskis and Sheep River Valley of the Rocky Mountains of Alberta.

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