Here is the 2nd ivy sculpture in my year-long conversation with English Ivy. In this sculpture, I explored different weaving techniques and got to explore the versatility of this vine as an art material. The Ivy I used in this piece was pulled with the support of Langley Environmental Partners in September 2022 in Aldergrove, BC. I call it a Sculptural Scribble. It was a fun way to play around with Ivy cordage from different sites and seasons. We gratefully acknowledge the su

Excited to announce I'll be presenting in the 2024 Canadian Herb Conference! In my presentation I'll be combining my art and herbalist practices and sharing my process of working with Ivy, Hedera helix, as an art material. I started working with Ivy in 2022 as part of a research grant from Canada Council. It grew legs and I've since taught my process to hundreds of people, of all ages. I have an upcoming artist residency in 2025 and have decided to close up my Conversations w

Back in 2022 I began a conversation with English ivy to let her teach me how to weave with her. Weaving ivy is medicine to me, as well as the land. It is the way I honour her while also ensuring she does not overtake all the other plants that are growing in her vicinity. I used the ivy I got to pull with Langley Environmental Partners back in May 2022. Many of the pieces were thick yet springy. I tried to peel them into thinner pieces but they were too established. They becam

a photo of Wave Imprint #7, 2017 on sand at the beach. Check out the video below to learn more about my process. This artist talk was made in collaboration with the City of Port Coquitlam, from my solo show "Capturing a Wave" at the Outlet Gallery in late 2020. With accessibility in mind, please see the text below if the audio/ video format does not work for you. About Wave Imprints: Wave Imprints connect you to the ocean, wherever you are. They are made on acid free paper, u

I have a series of eco-print cards available at BIPOC & Local Marketplace located at 20631 Fraser Hwy in Langley. They are original, one of a kind cards that can also be framed as artwork. They are made using local plants and iron water, that have been heat treated onto paper. I've spiced some of them up with ink and watercolour paints- truly making them one of a kind. Available for a limited time! Go check them out :)

Curious about me and my work? Check out this interview from my first solo show, Capturing a Wave, at the Outlet Gallery in Port Coquitlam, BC. Running from October 22nd- January 4th, 2021, this show has both in person and virtual components. I am very grateful to share my interview from this show, and that it was still able to happen during the covid-19 pandemic. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself, what is your background, and how did you begin your professional practice? My bac

Image courtesy of Janis Cleugh, Tri-City News Back in 2022, I was the artist-in-residence at Lions Park in Port Coquitlam. This residency has been a catalyst for my artistic practice. Learn more about this residency by clicking here. I offered a variety of nature-based art workshops in connection with Lions Park in Port Coquitlam as part of my artist residency in their field house. Workshops included an artfully led invasive species walk, drawing with the new rain garden, and

Nature has always been my muse. I’m often awestruck by its beauty and am endlessly playing with ways of capturing its never ending and everlasting beauty. While I create, I also take into consideration that I play an important role in the cycle of life, and want to tread lightly. My hope is that you can learn vicariously through me so you can connect deeply with nature in creative and reciprocal ways with as little hiccups as possible. Here are a few things I have learned ove

Join me July 30th at 3pm PST online with Canadian Pine Pollen for their community conversation about healing from burnout. In this conversation, I'll be sharing my unique strategies for bouncing back from burnout effectively, and how certain herbs and connecting with nature creatively can support you in your healing. Click here to sign up for the live conversation. If you miss it, catch the replay on YouTube here. Add a comment to the replay and say hi. :) So far, I've tried

I learned this method from Made By Barb, who has been an incredible resource for me in learning how to eco-print, and I have been able to br

I have a few Wave Imprints up at Western Sky Books! I picked some of my most vibrant ones, and they are for sale.

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