Brenda has lived in wild and rural settings; the foothills of the Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest, to Coastal Alaska, and along the Pacific Coast of British Columbia.

• B.S Degree in Human Development, over 30 years as an educator in grades K to 12.

• Raised 4 amazing children; is delighting in her grandchildren.

• Trained by mentors, workshops taught by professional artists, and over 25 years of self-learning and practice.

• Founding member of North Coast Artists’ Cooperative. Active in the Canadian Federation of Artists, Nanaimo Chapter.

Brenda works in printmaking, watercolour, oils, acrylic, pastel and ink, as well as producing 3-d works and jewelry in copper, silver and brass, daily inspired by nature.