I grew up in Montreal and spent most of my summers in Vermont, the Green Mountain State. Our country home there was nestled in 60-acres of untamed boreal forest. Creativity in our household was encouraged. Great art was revered. My success as a fine artist was a celebrated rite of passage.My art is about building beautiful, joyful connections with the natural world. My paintings, though abstract, take their visual cues from forms, colours, textures and patterns in nature: the feathers of a bird, the shades of turquoise in the water, how the light through the trees dapples on the ground below.I believe a keen understanding of colour and its relationship to people and nature creates more beautiful places to live, work and play.Beyond the canvas, it’s been my great pleasure to see my artwork transform commercial and residential interiors, urban exteriors, housewares, furniture, package design and women’s apparel. My long-standing corporate collaborations shape and define the customer experience for retail giant, Anthopologie and companies such as Microsoft, Samsung and others.In recent years, my husband David and I have become snowbirds! We divide our time between our home and studio in rural Gore, Quebec, and our new home in Florida. I love the change of scenery, the different landscapes, the flora and fauna. It all keeps my art fresh and inspired.Hey, if you’re in Sarasota, check out my mural on the side of the Sarasota Modern Hotel, appropriately on the Boulevard of the Arts. I love creating large scale public art! It’s such a great way to connect with the community.