Gillian is a longtime Vancouver resident, watercolour artist, Federation of Canadian Artists member, Brock House Artists Group member and former convener, South Delta Artists Guild member and Exhibits Co-Chair, photographer, and blogger. She is inspired by the natural world, enduring cultural monuments and whimsical architectural details seen locally and while travelling. Trips to Haida Gwaii, as well as many countries in Western Europe, Hawaii and Morocco, have provided inspiration but it is the beauty of the South Coast around Vancouver that continues to inspire. Her unique style and ability to catch intense light and vibrant colours makes her work instantly recognizable.

After a career in healthcare, Gillian retired in 2008 and is now happily devoting herself to painting. In 2022,