Shows

2024

  • I.W.S. (Canada) 'Lenzrose Helleborus',  Spring 3D Gallery, April 2024

  • 'Atmo Spherical X', Walter Fedy Art Show, March to Sept. 2024.

  • GRACe (Grand River Artist Collective exhibition) “Artists at Work” Juried show Homer Watson House & Gallery, Kitchener

2023

  • KWSA (Kitchener Waterloo Society of Artists) Juried Show at the Link, Waterloo

  • ‘Arizona Opuntia Cactus,’ Three Sisters Gallery, St. Jacobs. ‘Peoples Choice Award.’

  • I.W.S. (Canada) ‘Ukraine 11’, Fall W/C Magazine 2023

  • I.W.S. (Canada) ‘Summer Splash‘ with ‘Chrysanthemum 11’, Summer Magazine 2023

  • I.W.S. (Canada) ‘Sheridan Last Rose’, Summer Magazine 2023

  • I.W.S. (Canada) ‘Colours of Spring’, Spring 2023

  • I.W.S. (Canada) Two Paintings, Spring 2023

  • Month of March, 'Windows to Waterloo', 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener

  • I.W.S. (Canada) 'Holly Happiness', Winter 2023

2022

  • Artworks Gallery Guelph, 404 York Road, Guelph — November 28, 2022 to January 6, 2023

  • Spring Magazine Edition, titled 'Colors of Spring', Page 8, International Watercolor Society (Canada)

  • “Peace – 3D Virtual Show 2022”, International Watercolor Society (Canada)

  • “Spring is Here Magnolia” watercolor painting is in the Canadian Watercolor Magazine, 6th edition, Summer 2022

  • "Heat”, Virtual Show for the IWS, International Watercolor Society, Canada, July 2022

  • August 6 & 7/22. Blues Fest exhibit. 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener

  • International Watercolor Society (Canada), 'Cheeri Chrysanthemum' Fall Edition 2022

  • WALTER FEDY, 6 month show, 'Cheeri Chrysanthemum'

  • 'Grief Walk' Fundraiser in Guelph. 'Tears for Ukraine 11' Sept, 2022

  • IWS. (Canada) virtual show titled, 'Autumn Glow,' with 'Chrysanthemum 11'

  • THE GUELPH SHOW at Atmosphere Cafe, Guelph, November and December

  • SEVEN SHORES, December 2022 and January 2023, 'Atmo Spherial' some of the series.

2021

  • “April Showers Bring May Flowers – 3D Online Virtual Show”, IWS CANADA (International Watercolor Society)

  • “Magnificent May– 3D Online Virtual Show” , IWS CANADA (International Watercolor Society)

  • “July Jubilee– 3D Online Virtual Show” , IWS CANADA (International Watercolor Society)

  • Fall 2021 Vol. 16, Issue 1 Waterloo North Mennonite Church 'Reflections' Page 7

  • November, 'Staging' of art pieces at 194 Stanley Drive, Waterloo, Ontario

  • Expanding of locations for 'Art Cards' (see Art Cards under Gallery)

  • Christmas By Design at Wellness Pharmacy, Waterloo, Ontario

2020

  • “Reflections”, Homer Watson Gallery, Kitchener

  • Local Art for Local Walls, Online Store

2019

  • KWSA “Contrasts”, Homer Watson Gallery, Kitchener

  • KWSA Member Show, Button Factory

  • “Sweet 16” at Art District Gallery, Kitchener

  • COAA “Perceptions”, Dundas, Ontario

  • KWSA Member Show, Button Factory

2018

  • Studio Open House , July and Sept. 2018

  • KWSA, Homer Watson ‘Textures’ 2018

  • Arts$Pay, ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Print Show, Cambridge

2017-2018

  • Region of Waterloo, ‘Public Art’ (150 Frederick Street, Kitchener)

2017

  • “Artery”, University of Waterloo, Waterloo

  • Fine Arts (Honours) Grad show, University of Waterloo, Waterloo

  • Arts$Pay, Walper Hotel Show

2016-2017

  • Seven Shores Cafe, Waterloo, ‘Art Spots’

2016

  • “Bridges” Lecture at St. Jerome’s University, Waterloo

  • “Artery”, University of Waterloo, Waterloo

2015-2016

  • Centre for Governance, Waterloo

2015

  • Etsy Show, Kitchener

2010-2016

  • Milla Model Homes, Kitchener and Waterloo

  • Refresh Café, Cambridge

2005-2007

  • “Art Around the Pond,” Wellesley

  • Mary Allen Studio Tour, Waterloo

2003

  • “The Love of Art,” KOR Gallery, Kitchener

  • “By the Seat of Our Pants,” KOR Gallery, Kitchener

  • Women’s Conference, KWSA, Bingeman’s, Kitchener

  • KW Symphony, Woolner Farmstead, Kitchener

  • Summer Kitchen Gallery, Woolner Farmstead, Kitchener

  • “Art by the Yard”, Elora Centre for the Arts, Elora

2002-2006

  • “Miniature art show”, Phillip St. Gallery, University of Waterloo

2002-2005

  • “Colours of Art,” WCAC, Waterloo

2002

  • “Flora, Falls & Form,” Phillip St. Gallery (2 person show)

  • KPL “Pickled” show, Kitchener

  • KWSA Eldon Gallery, Waterloo

  • “Hungry for Art”, House of Friendship, Waterloo

  • Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, Winnipeg

  • “Small Works,” KOR Gallery, Kitchener

  • “Kaleidoscope,” KWSA KPL, Kitchener

1999-2001

  • “Miniature art show”, Phillip St. Gallery, University of Waterloo

1976

  • Fibre arts (one person show), University of Waterloo

Awards

‘Public Art’ Award, 2017
Region of Waterloo

Elizabeth (Liz) Edwards Award, 2017
University of Waterloo

Merit Award, 2015
GIG Community

Honourable Mention, 2003KWSA Energy Show at KOR Gallery

Printmaker’s Award, 2002/2003
University of Waterloo

Work history

1991 – present

  • Watercolorist / oil / acrylic / sculpture / printmaking / encaustic / clay

  • Instructor / watercolour at WCAC (adults) (children)Instructor / clay studies & off-loom weaving, monotypes & printmaking, School Without Walls, Toronto

  • Texture rubbings and clay studies (children) at Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Waterloo

  • Instructor / watercolour (adults), Breithaupt Centre, Kitchener

  • Instructor / watercolour & mixed media (adults & children), Homer Watson Gallery, Kitchener

  • Instructor / watercolour (adults & children), Pfeifer Gallery, Wellesley

  • Instructor / watercolour (adults & children), in private homes

  • Instructor / printmaking (adults & children), Homer-Watson Gallery, Kitchener

Educational background & training

  • WHMIS

  • Fine Arts Honours Degree / Studio Practice with Distinction

  • Lutherwood Coda Entrepreneurial Business Startup Training

  • Initiatives Approaches Workshops 2015/2016/2017

Membership