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About Me
About Me
I create paintings that range from bold, abstract acrylics to pieces that transform under UV light and glow in the dark. I love both approaches — the richness and depth of traditional acrylics, and the playful, unexpected surprises that light-reactive pigments can bring.
Over the years, I’ve studied painting in structured courses and learned just as much through hands-on experimentation. In 2016, I illustrated the children’s book Lily and Flinge and the Piece of Kibble, which was such a joy to bring to life with bold colours and whimsical scenes.
My background as a professional forester has shaped the way I see the world — I’m drawn to the rhythms, patterns, and small moments of beauty in nature. Living on Gabriola Island, I’m surrounded by endless inspiration, from the shifting shadows in the forest to the luminous pop of colour along the shoreline. Whether I’m painting in a more traditional style or layering in hidden, glowing details, my goal is the same: to spark curiosity and invite you to see the world in a new light.
If you are interested in seeing what I have been working on recently, check out my Instagram account.
About My Work
About My Work
UV & Glow Pigments in My Work
UV & Glow Pigments in My Work
Every piece I create is designed to be complete and beautiful in regular light. But some paintings carry a second, hidden experience—one that only reveals itself under UV or in the dark. I use two kinds of light‑responsive pigments to build these surprises: fluorescent pigments and phosphorescent pigments. They behave differently, and that difference is part of the magic.
Fluorescence
Fluorescence
Fluorescent pigments react instantly to ultraviolet light.
When UV hits them, they flare into vivid, electric colour, and when the UV source is removed, the glow stops immediately. This is the effect you see in black‑light posters: a sudden, dramatic transformation that feels alive and kinetic. In my work, fluorescence creates hidden patterns, colour shifts, or details that only appear under UV—like a second layer of meaning waiting to be discovered.
Phosphorescence
Phosphorescence
Phosphorescent pigments store light energy and release it slowly over time.
They charge under daylight or UV, then continue glowing in the dark, fading gradually. This is the classic “glow‑in‑the‑dark” effect, but in fine art pigments it can be subtle, atmospheric, and beautifully controlled. I use phosphorescence when I want a piece to have an afterglow—something that lingers once the lights go out, like an echo of the painting’s energy.
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