I have been involved with the Westcoast Calligraphy Society in Vancouver since January 2000.  I had always dabbled in art but had not taken any formal art classes. WCS became my springboard into art studies, not only in calligraphy but watercolours (my first love), acrylics, mixed media, collage, classical drawing, life drawing and oils. I am a member of a number of Calligraphy and Art groups and in 2019 I joined RainWriters. Having a membership in these associations keeps me focused, challenged and busy creating! I also love to share my passion with others. I continue to be amazed and inspired by “my tribe” and am so happy to be a part of it all. I also feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to study with so many talented teachers as well as world renowned instructors, calligraphers, and artists alike. Besides participating in Calligraphy exhibitions, I have also been in several juried exhibitions at various venues in Metro Vancouver and several of my watercolours and acrylic paintings can be found in private collections.