QUIET WHISPER

40”x40” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Prince Albert, SK

She was like a gentle whisper,

soft and soothing.

She was quiet, but also certain.

BE STILL AND KNOW

40”x30” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Edmonton, AB

A certain blue speaks to your soul.

It calms your body and quiets your mind.

And it is in this stillness

that you find strength, clarity and peace.

SHE KNEW

40”X40” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK

She was both soft and certain.

She walked in quiet confidence.

She knew who she was.

She never compared herself to others

or aspired to their definition of beauty.

She never clamored for the attention of others.

And because of this,

she always got it.

YOU BELONG HERE

36”x24” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Regina, SK

This is a place where you are known by name.

Anchor your heart here.

You are safe here.

Grace is in place and care is freely given here.

Here, you are surrounded and loved by your tribe.

This is your home.

This is your place of belonging.

HOT LEGS

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK

10”x20” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

She entered the room with confidence and grace. All eyes were fixed on the captivating beauty of her long slender legs.

ABUNDANT GENEROSITY

20”x20” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection New Braunfels, TX

Reflections on generosity…the hydrangea bloom symbolizes an abundance of grace and generosity. May we be abundantly generous with our time, our resources, our affections and our praise.

GENEROSITY IN THE SHADOWS

20”x20” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection in New Braunfels, TX

Reflections on generosity…the hydrangea bloom symbolizes an abundance of grace and generosity. May we be abundantly generous with our time, our resources, our affections, and our praise. And may we practice this generosity not just in the light, but also in the shadows where there is neither audience nor applause.

THE BLUE ORCHID

60”X30” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-commissioned piece for private collection Saskatoon, SK.

A MOTHER AND DAUGHTER’S LOVE IS NEVER SEPARATED

16”X16” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-commissioned piece for private collection Saskatoon, SK.

I WOKE UP THIS WAY

28”X24” encaustic/mixed media mon birch panel

SOLD-private collection St.Cambridge, Massachusetts

It doesn’t come in a bottle. It doesn’t come in a box. You cant spray it on. You cant wash it off. Let the world see your true beauty. (Mantissa)

HER PASSION BURNS BRIGHT

36”x36” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-public collection Saskatoon, SK.

”And one day she discovered that she was fierce, strong and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back, because her passion burned brighter than all her fears.” (M. Anthony)

THE GRANDE DAME OF THE GARDEN

16”x16” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-commissioned piece for private collection in Seattle, WA.

BEING GREEN

Triptych 36”x16” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Kelowna, BC.

Be the beautiful you that you were created to be…”When green is all there is to be, it could make you wonder why. But why wonder, why wonder? I am green and it’ll do fine. It’s beautiful. And i think its what i want to be.” (Kermit the Frog)

I’VE GOT YOU BABE

30”x36” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-public collection Saskatoon, SK.

’Cause you’ve got me and Baby, I’ve got you! (Sonny & Cher)

TRIPLE TREAT

24”x48” or 48”x24” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK.

Because good things come in threes!

PINK DAHLIA

30”x30” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-commissioned piece for private collection Northern SK.

SPEAK SOFTLY

12”X16” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection, Saskatoon, SK.

THE DINNER PARTY

30”X30” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK.

We gather together to eat and drink and our souls are touched, mended and stretched. As we share in laughter, tears, and conversation our hearts are healed, problems solved and friendships forged. (R Liski)

FAMILY BUSINESS

36”x48” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-public collection Calgary, AB.

”Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that has.” (M Mead)

MY GREEN THUMB 2

40”X60” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD- private collection Saskatoon, SK.

MY GREEN THUMB 4

60”x40” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD- private collection Saskatoon. SK.

MY GREEN THUMB 5

40”x40” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK.

DAHLIA UP CLOSE

40”x40” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-public collection Saskatoon, SK.

DAHLIA TRIO

60”X40” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK.

HOLD ME CLOSE

40”x60” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Regina, SK.

Hold me close.
Keep it tight. Look into my eyes. Really look. See me. Love me for who you see. Love me for who I’m becoming. And when you do, and when the season is right, I will let you in. And I will slowly unravel each delicate layer of my beautiful soul for you.

RHAPSODY IN BLUE

30”X36” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK.

Her presence was exhilarating. Her moods free-flowed with beautiful and melodious contrasts of color and emotion. She possessed an air of spontaneity, and lived her days with intoxication improvisation.

I’M IN YOUR CORNER

36”x36” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD- private collection Saskatoon. SK

I’m in your corner. I’ll hear you when you call and catch you when you fall (T. Mann). As I created this piece I thought about my beautiful friends whom have been there for me time and time again. You know who you are.

BEST FOOT FORWARD

24”x48” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK.

The secret is that there is no secret. We just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep moving forwards.

JOY COMES IN THE MORNING

30”x40” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection Saskatoon, SK.

As I painted this piece it appeared to me to be bursting with joy. We are in some crazy times right now, but no matter how bad things may seem in your present circumstance, there is always, always hope…and everything truly does look better in the morning! There may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning (ps 30:5).

SHE GLOWS WARM

10”x20” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection in Saskatoon, SK.

“She radiates happiness and serenity, She glows warm like the summer sun, And generously leaves a trace of shine behind, For those who have none.” (C.J. Forde)

THE LIGHT WITHIN HER

20”x20” encaustic/mixed media on birch panel

SOLD-private collection in Saskatoon, SK.

“And perhaps what made her beautiful was not her appearance or what she achieved, but her love and her courage and her audacity to believe-no matter the darkness that surrounded her. Light ran wild within her. (Author unknown)