Celebrating Canada 150 CAPS 20 Canvas Print

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This painting was commissioned by the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers to mark the 20th anniversary of the association in concert with the 150th anniversary of Canada. The original was presented to the 2017 CAPS National President at the Annual Convention held in Ottawa in December of this celebratory year. Seventy five reproductions of the painting were also presented to speakers, panelists, and volunteers who contributed to the convention program.

I am an Appreciative Adventurer - finding joy and beauty everywhere I am and everywhere I go. In art, as in life, I am drawn to express the up side, the sunny side, the inspiring message that life is good. I hope others feel encouraged and heartened for having been in my presence and in the company of my work. With pen or brush in hand, with paints and paper in front of me, I am easily captivated by the moment - and just plain happy! Splash and squiggle is how I work. Ink and watercolor is where I live. Bright light and lyrical lines lift my spirits and make me smile. My best work appears when I'm able to hold a lighthearted, playful spirit. I have taken several watercolor classes from Canadian artist, Cecelia Jurgens, and traveled...