My carving career began with duck decoys. I was exposed to the techniques of traditional ivory carving while living in Canada's north, and my recent work focuses on antler and bone, alone and in combination with other materials. I enjoy the artistic challenge presented by the structure and dimensions of these renewable resources. The blend of the traditional and modern, both in terms of technique and material, is a constant inspiration. Nature is my favourite subject matter, but I also explore the joy of movement in the human form. My work ranges from traditional representative to a more free-flowing expression. While I remain devoted to my sculptural pieces, I also appreciate the spontaneity and accessibility of my jewelry creations. I trace my strong environmental ethic to my degree in biology and my work as a National Park Warden and Environment Officer. I have lived and worked in Newfoundland, the Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, and Manitoba, but recently returned to my birthplace of Prince Edward Island. I now live with my husband and our dog in a lovely old Island farmhouse. My workshop is only steps from the kitchen door.
