​"Drawing Between the Lines"
I'm searching for meaning in a world of contradictions.
The coexistence of opposite extremes is where life gets complicated but also interesting and real.
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I'm drawn to painting elusive moments with an element of intrigue, bringing the viewer in, to ponder and reflect.
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About
​​I grew up in a small town in Canada and pursued my dream to become a Classical (hand-drawn) Animator in Toronto.
After feeling creatively unsatisfied working in this field, I followed the roots of my great grandparents to Italy, to explore and get my spark back.
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I spent nearly a year in Florence before the sea drew me to Sicily where I learned to surf and exhibited my artwork while working as an English tutor.
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​Surfing then led me to Australia where I started my most challenging adventure to date, motherhood!
After my relationship ended, I was in rough shape and unsure how I was going to support myself and my daughter. I booked a trip for us to visit my family in Canada, but COVID struck and the trip was cancelled.
While we were meant to be away, my vehicle was written off when someone ran a red light, and it shook me into focusing on my art.
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I started selling my work at local markets in the Sunshine Coast and my business slowly grew.​
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My original paintings have since shown at the 40 Under 40 Exhibition in Cooroy, The Brisbane Affordable Art Fair, and the Small Scale Art Award at Lethbridge Gallery.​
I started Live Sketching for events in 2023 and sketched over 450 people in 2024. In 2025, I will have sketched over 1000.​
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Live Sketching beautifully combines various chapters of my life:
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My drawing skills from Classical Animation, love of fashion from Italy and my quest for meaning which accompanies me throughout.
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