NDSM Fuse Expo IV
R&F Teacher Training

R&F Teacher Training

At the end of October I went to the States to do the R&F Teacher Training. R&F is one of the main suppliers of handmade encaustic paints. It was a week full of creativity, learning and laughter. My head is filled with new ideas and I made new friends along the...

Lake Country Art Walk

Lake Country Art Walk

It's that time of the year again! The Lake Country Art Walk, the biggest art show in the interior is coming up on 12 & 13 September. Come find me in the Green Room and enjoy all the other art, food en music at this amazing festival!

It’s summer!

It’s summer!

I love the summers here in the Okanagan. I swim in the lake a few times per week, go on beautiful hikes and sweat in my studio! Because those griddles heat up my wax, but also my space! But that's all good, because I am doing what i love! And towards the end of the...

Art Courses

Art Courses

Im looking at some busy months. As always, I teach Dutch in the mornings, but in April and May I will also be teaching in the evenings. I have two courses coming up at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. A full day encaustic workshop early May and a four-week 'oil...

Coffee & art

Coffee & art

My works will be on display at Ratio Coffeeshop in downtown Vernon this winter. Did you know Ratio is actually open until 9 pm! As always, my works are for sale in The Vibe, a great spot for local art works. You can find the Vibe on main street. And me? I'm spending...

Encaustic workshop Vernon

Encaustic workshop Vernon

The workshop on 7&8 May still has some spots available. Why not join and try this fantastic medium. And if you've already done a workshop? Join again and take the next steps!

“Under 200”

“Under 200”

Are you looking to buy the gift of art this Christmas? The Lake Country Art Gallery is holding its annual member exhibition. Doors open on 30 November. 10 works of mine are included in this wonderful exhibit! There is a lovely coffee shop next door. Art & good...

Encaustics at the Vernon Art Centre

Encaustics at the Vernon Art Centre

On 14 and 21 November I will be teaching an encaustic workshop at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Over the 2 weeks you’ll explore various encaustic materials and techniques. By the end, you’ll create 2 to 4 finished pieces ready to display, and you’ll discover that...

Art Walk- 7&8 September’24

Art Walk- 7&8 September’24

It is coming up again, this two-day art event! I will be one of about 200 local artists exhibiting! Also this year my focus will be on my encaustic works (beeswax with damar resin). There will be live music, food trucks, art competitions and much more! Hope to see you...