Welcome to “Captured In Stone”

Perhaps it is the elegant simplicity that I love so much about a free-flowing form: the way the negative spaces give it movement and interest, like a dance with grace.

The "Birds in flight" series is all about movement and nice round curves.

My Metis husband and I enjoy the aboriginal spiritual nature of his heritage and the great teachings of Yoga, which have influenced my life and of course how I view it.

Creating fine art sculpture is a wonderful journey of discovery, I love the feeling when creativity is flowing, “It's like having a great creative energy dance through me”. 

Kayaking along the west coast of North America over many years has given me many wonderful experiences in the wilderness and the wonder of nature. Just what could be more inspiring than that?

I have worked with many types of wood and stone, and have carved everything from realistic busts of family members to realistic birds & animals, progressing to stylized animals and abstract. (See my sister website www.capturedinwood.com for the realistic busts of family members.)
Sculpting gives the age old stone a chance to be glorious and the center of attention. I've decided that sculpting the softer stones and marble is where my enjoyment is, at the moment.

I see the world as a beautiful place. The idea is to create or reshape the stone into something that may bring someone a smile or that warm feeling of joy.

Promotion & Publications:

Richmond Carvers 19th Annual Wood Carving Show 2008 - Won Best of Expert & Most Original awards.
Feature carver in Woodcarvers Illustrated - summer 2007
Ducks Unlimited –Exhibited, guest speaker, donated sculpture.
Newspaper articles – many feature articles.
I progressed in my skills through competing in wood carving shows in both Canada and the USA winning; Best of Expert, Best Original Design, People’s Choice and Carvers Choice and numerous Best of Division awards.

Many of my sculpture have found new homes in cities internationally.