Enthralled with the beauty of the natural world, Vanessa finds inspiration in the breathtaking scenes that abound in the prairies, forests, mountains and lakes of British Columbia and Alberta.

"The primary forces in my work are colour and light; they make me swoon and yearn to portray their power and beauty. I explore and study the play of sunlight, reflection and shadow in a landscape using oils & acrylics to capture movement, depth, light and life."