"Sonoran Desert Scene" Painting

No matter what I’ve done in my life, I’ve always tried to embrace my endless creativity and passion. It’s in my DNA. I’ve had a diverse career as a marketing and branding consultant, copywriter, graphic designer, author, professional speaker, singer-songwriter, educator, television show host, and nonprofit executive. I studied music and art as part of my education, graduating with an honors Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees. I was born in London, Ontario (Canada), grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and lived in Toronto, Ontario for 30 years. I relocated to Arizona in 2004, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2014. I hold dual citizenship. During my youth, I always thought I’d be a performer on stage, singing my original songs to audiences everywhere. At the time, there were fewer women succeeding in popular music. I did some demo recordings and performed in some coffee houses. When that didn’t pan out, I accepted it and moved on, finding different outlets for my creativity. When I picked up a paintbrush again, I had no idea what would come of it. There was no one more surprised than I was – that I could actually produce appealing art! Since then, several of my paintings have been selected for exhibits and I’ve sold paintings online. I have also donated several pieces to charities for fundraising auctions and displays.