Where is your art studio located?

My art studio is in the garage of my home, a space we have updated to permanently house my art habits and art classes. It’s a space that is dear to my heart. My home is located in Fernie, BC, Canada.

How many kids can register for your ‘small group’ art class?

At the moment, I cap the class at 7 kids, as this leaves a space for me at the table. Also, 7 is a manageable number for me to be able to assist and support each person.

What types of projects do the kids work on in art class?

My focal point is watercolour and mixed media paintings and drawings. Each class we start with an idea and then I encourage each person to take the idea and explore their own interests. For instance, I will hand out a sheet on a basic whale shape, show how I would paint the whale, and let the kids play around with the technique and add additional elements to go around the whale.

Do you offer private art lessons?

I do offer private art lessons, in 2 forms.

Private one-on-one art lessons - where I can help the artist with a technique or art material they are interested in learning more about.

Private group art lessons - for businesses or a group of friends who want to create a fun and relaxing evening of art, which can be themed or just an excuse to get together and make art.

How do you paint guest portraits at a wedding?

When I am hired to paint watercolour guest portraits at a wedding or event, I first take a photo of the guests (as couples, singles, or families) who I’m about to paint. Usually in groups of 3 or 4 photos at a time. This way I can work on multiple paintings at once, which allows the paint to dry as I continue to work. Once I’m done, I place the paintings to the side for people to pick up. I continue this process until all the paintings are done. Each painting takes about 3-7 minutes, depending on the size or the amount of people in the painting.