Life, art and fresh starts: Reflections from my studio this Fall

This summer has been a quieter one for my art page, and I wanted to share a little bit of the why.

At first glance, 2024 may have looked like a busy year for me with exhibitions in London at the Royal Geographical Society and at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. But what isn’t always visible is that those shows were actually booked the year before. Behind the scenes, most of 2024 was focused on family. In January, my dad was hospitalized with complications following chemo, and he spent the entire year in the hospital.

This year, thankfully, has been a very different season. My dad is home, recovering, and adjusting to life outside the hospital again. That shift inspired me to take the summer off from posting and to be present for the quieter moments.

Now, with September arriving, I feel that familiar sense of change. For me, September has always felt more like a “new year” than January—it’s a season of transitions, nostalgia, and fresh starts. I’m excited about upcoming projects and proposals that will shape 2026, along with more travel and diving to fuel my practice.

In the spirit of returning, I’m revisiting the circle mixed media drawings that first nudged me to pursue art professionally. The piece I’m sharing here feels like a full-circle moment, both literally and figuratively.