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God Is My Refuge - A Devotional and Study Guide.

Come along side Julie Drew as she shares her personal spiritual adventure, learning to put her hand in God's hand in all circumstances. -Martin Hewitt, Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Spokane, WA
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February 26, 2023

Artist Residency at the Yorath House

At the end of my residency, I had a spontaneous show on April 1, 2023.…
January 17, 2023

Building Texture in a Painting

  I am excited to have finished mixed media painting, Regeneration 3, I started working on…
September 09, 2021

Hidden Depth - A Painting Journey

What to paint, listening and responding… Whether I am walking, hiking, on a bike, or…
May 20, 2021

Virtual Art Show: Northern Lights

On Friday, June 4th at 6:00 pm MST, I will be hosting a live show…
February 24, 2021

Aurora Borealis

“Mom! Mom! Wake up! You said you would go with me. I got an Aurora…
December 12, 2020

Ornaments, and Traditions

  Last Sunday, we drove out past Drayton Valley, to the Alberta provincial Crown forest…
March 25, 2020

Turning Demos into Paintings

One of the things I do when I teach is to demonstrate painting techniques. Sometimes…
December 05, 2024

Merry Christmas!

May you find joy in the everyday,  peace in an uncertain world, and love of…
November 04, 2024

Seasons: From Chaos to Beauty

Fall is such a rich time of year. For nature it is a time of…
September 03, 2024

Summer sketching

I find it restful to spend time in nature, sitting and just being or with…
April 29, 2024

Collaboration

As I sit here to write on this last day of April, the snow is…
January 18, 2024

Skating and Art -what do they have in common?

Art is a lot about taking chances and trying something new, whether it is showing…
December 21, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

May you have a beautiful holiday filled with love and laughter, friends and family! Our…
November 06, 2023

Finding My Balance

Finding balance between work and play, family, health, exercise, and rest. Although I make plans,…
December 05, 2024

12 Days of Christmas, Naess Gallery

Original art is a wonderful Christmas gift idea. The Naess Gallery is pleased to exhibit…
September 30, 2024

NOA Gallery and Le Marche Boheme

 Le Marche Boheme One of a Kind Artisan Market Dec 14, 2024 10 am -…
October 30, 2023

Christmas Art Gallery - the Paint Spot and NOA

November 11- December 31 Artwork of the instructors at the PaintSpot I have 5 paintings…
August 01, 2022

Let the Rivers Flow, Art Show

I am excited! I took 19 paintings today to have them set up in an…
October 29, 2019

Waiting - art show

Waiting Sept 27, 2019 -Jan 2, 2020 Art on the Inside gallery, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital…
November 01, 2018

Birds and Flowers art Show

Birds and Flowers Art Show Artist: Julie Drew October 25, 2018 - Jan 2, 2019…
July 03, 2018

23rd Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk

Thank you for coming out to see me!! There weree 450 artists showcasing their artwork…
November 29, 2024

Fun Art Classes

Registration for all the classes below are on the movelearnplay.Edmonton.ca website then click>registered programs>arts programs>adult…
September 04, 2024

Papermaking Workshop - Sept 20-21- outdoors

Friday, Sept 20: 6-8pm and Saturday, Sept 21, 2024: 12 - 3 PM $80 +…
June 30, 2024

Art Vocabulary for the Soul - Collaboration

The June Art Vocabulary for the Soul was amazing. I love teaching this retreat and…
November 08, 2023

Art retreat in Italy?

  Can you imagine going to Italy to take a weeklong Art Retreat, painting, sketching…
March 04, 2022

Getting Creative

Being around creative people sparks creativity.Creativity relieves us of our burdensome self consciousness. Creativity connects…
November 08, 2021

Exploring Acrylic with textures and transfers

Part of the fun of teaching is watching the creativity start to flow. We have…
October 01, 2021

Taking in the Glorious Fall Colours

When the fall colors start, I can’t wait to grab my supplies and a camera…
October 18, 2017

A Leaf in the Wind

The first excericise in our Art, Vocabulary for the Soul retreat this last weekend, we responded…
June 27, 2016

A Twist on Psalm 13

When I read the old testament – particularly the prophets I see this God with…
February 20, 2016

Try a Response Painting -Tapestry by Corrie ten Boom

One of the painting exercises we did at the Art and Faith Retreat on Feb…
May 27, 2015

Water

Water Waterflowing, living,the essence of life;we cannot live without it.We are drawn to it:the roaring…
April 01, 2010

I am Loved

I am Loved I am loved   even in my sin...I am loved.Pour Your Spirit on…
March 31, 2010

Isn't It?

Isn't It? Water,    we take it for granted,    we turn on the tap,    we let…
July 01, 2009

Empty Nest

Empty Nest, Winter of my Soul Changes.  New things come, old things pass.  It is hard to…

Julie's CV

Learn more about the artist Julie Drew

(Julie has had solo exhibitions since 2004)

  • 2022
    • Aug 2-27, 2022, “Let the Rivers Flow,” Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse, Edmonton, AB
  • 2021
  • 2019
    • Sept 27, 2018 – Jan 2, 2020, “Waiting,” Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre, Art On The Inside Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • 2018
    • Oct 25, 2018 – Jan 2, 2019, “Birds and Flowers,” Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre, Blue Curve Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • 2017
    • Jan 4 – Feb 15, 2017, “Saturation,” Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre, Blue Curve Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • 2016
    • July 30 – Sept 1, 2017, “Amazing Alberta,” Whyte Ave Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, Edmonton, AB
    • July 1 – August 15, “Beauty of the Coast,” Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre, Blue Curve Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • 2015
    • March 1 – April 30, 2015, “A Taste of Europe,” Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre, Blue Curve Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • 2014
    • Jan 7-29, 2014, “A Taste of Europe,” Jeff Allen Gallery, Strathcona Place Seniors Centre, Edmonton, AB
  • 2013
    • Nov 1-30, 2013, “Featured Artist”, Eye C Gallery, Edmonton, AB
    • Oct 7-Nov18, 2013 “Beauty of the Coast,” Royal Alexandra Hospital Food Court Gallery, Edmonton, AB
    • March 1-31, 2013, “Featured Artist”, Eye C Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • 2012
    • June 1-30, 2012, “Featured Artist”, Eye C Gallery, Edmonton, AB
    • February 27-April 9, 2012, “Amazing Alberta”, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB
    • January 5 – February 29, “Living Water”, Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre, Blue Curve Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • 2011
    • June 1-30, 2011 Featured Artist, Eye C Gallery Edmonton, AB
    • April - May, Taylor Seminary, Edmonton, AB
    • Feb 25-March 29, 2011 “Beauty of the Coast,” Jeff Allen Gallery, Edmonton AB
  • 2010
    • Nov 7- Dec 18, "Pathways of Life," Mezzanine Gallery, Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre, Edmonton, AB
    • May 24-July 26, 2010, “Living Water Series,” location: Royal Alexander Hospital Food Court Gallery, Edmonton, AB
    • May 18-20, 2010, “Living Water Series” Meditation Series, and full worship service presentation during the Vital Church Planting Conference
    • May-June, “Pathways of Life” meditation series, Hope Covenant Church, Strathmore, AB
    • April 22 – June 24, “Water,” Multicultural Centre Cafe, Stony Plain, AB
  • 2009
    • “Living Water Series,” Meditation Series, and full worship service presentation, Beaumont Community Church, Beaumont, AB
    • “Living Water Series,” Meditation Series, and full worship service presentation, Faith Covenant Church, Breton, AB
    • May, 2009, “Pathways of Life”, Jeff Allen Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • 2008
    • Dec 1-31, 2008 “Beauty to Behold” location: Mandolin Books and Coffeehouse, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept 28, 2008, “God Is My Refuge” Meditation Series, and full worship service presentation, Faith Covenant Church, Breton, AB
    • July 18-20, 2008, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series with full worship service presentation, King’s Fold Retreat and Renewal Centre, Cochrane, AB
    • May-June 2008, “God Is My Refuge” Meditation Series, and part of “Lent Series” as an Exhibition of Reflection, Urban Sanctuary, Edmonton, AB
  • 2007
    • December, 2007, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series with full worship service presentation, Millcreek Christian Fellowship, Edmonton, AB
  • 2006
    • October, 2006, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series with full worship service presentation, Malmo Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
    • April, 2006, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series, Covenant Annual Meeting, Strathmore, AB
    • April, 2006, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series with full worship service presentation, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
  • 2004
    • August, 2004, “75th Anniversary Covenant Bay Bible Camp,” Exhibition and Fundraiser, Covenant Bay Bible Camp, Pigeon Lake, AB
    • March - April, 2004, “Lent Series”, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB July, 2003, Art Exhibition and Sale, Buzzy’s, Edmonton, AB

(Julie has been participating in Group Shows since 2003 in Edmonton.)

  • 2022
    • Sept 16-18, Kaleido Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB (juried in)
    • July 8-10, Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • June 11, Art Walk at Zorzos Picture Framing, Edmonton, AB
  • 2021
    • Sept 12, Strathearn Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • Aug 23, Art Walk at Zorzos Picture Framing, Edmonton, AB
    • June 18-20, July 23-25, July 30-Aug 1. Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
  • 2020
    • July 1-31, Whyte Ave Art Walk modified to a store front for Covid19, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 11-12, 2020, Deep Freeze Festival Gallery
  • 2019
    • July 5-7, Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 12-14, Deep Freeze Byzantine Festival, Edmonton, AB (juried in)
  • 2018
    • Kaleido
    • July 6-8, Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 13-14, Deep Freeze Byzantine Festival, Edmonton, AB (juried in)
  • 2017
    • July 7-9, Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 14-15, Deep Freeze Byzantine Festival, Edmonton, AB (juried in)
    • July 8-10, Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • June 18, Bridgesongs V, St Faiths Anglican Church, Edmonton, AB (juried in)
    • Jan 9-10, Deep Freeze Byzantine Festival, Edmonton, AB (juried in)
  • 2015
    • Sept 12-13,  Kaleido Family Arts Festival, Alberta Avenue(118Ave), Edmonton, AB (juried in)
    • July 12-14, 20th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 10-11, Deep Freeze Byzantine Festival, Edmonton, AB (juried in)
  • 2014
    • Oct 16 – Nov 9, 5th Annual Art Show in Ambleside
    • Sept 13-14,  Kaleido Family Arts Festival, Alberta Avenue(118Ave), Edmonton, AB
    • June “Dear Edmonton,” Edmonton, AB
    • May 3, Beacon Original Art Show, Calgary AB
  • 2013
    • Nov. “Justice #YEG,” Edmonton, AB
    • Oct 19, Beacon Original Art Show, Calgary AB
    • Sept 8-9,  Kaleido Family Arts Festival, Alberta Avenue(118Ave), Edmonton, AB
    • July 12-14, 2013 18th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
  • 2012
    • Oct 26-27, Art From The Unknown, Edmonton, AB
    • Oct 22, Beacon Original Art Show, Calgary AB
    • Sept 7-8,  Kaleido Family Arts Festival, Alberta Avenue(118Ave), Edmonton, AB
    • July 13-15, 2012 Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • May 5, Beacon Original Art Show, Calgary AB
    • Jan 7-8, Deep Freeze Byzantine Festival, Edmonton, AB
  • 2011
    • Oct 22, Beacon Original Art Show, Calgary AB
    • Sept 9-11, Kaleido Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB
    • July 15-17, Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • April 30, Beacon Original Art Show, Calgary AB
    • April 2-3, Emerging artists at Greenland Garden Centre, Edmonton, AB
    • January 8-9, Deep Freeze Festival, Edmonton, AB
  • 2010
    • Sept 10-12, Kaleido Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB
    • August, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Group Show, Loft Gallery, Sherwood Park, AB
    • July 9-12, Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • March 20-21, Greenland Garden Centre: Emerging Artists of Alberta, Sherwood Park, AB
    • Jan 9-10, 2010, Deep Freeze Festival,Edmonton, AB
  • 2009
    • Nov 27-28 Arts on the Ave
    • Nov 5- 17 Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Johnson Gallery, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept 25-27 Kaleido Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept 12, Art in the Wild, Valley Zoo, Edmonton, AB
    • August 24-Sept Oct 5 Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB
    • August 22 East Meets West Festival, Edmonton, AB
  • 2008
    • Oct 24-Nov 7, 2008, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Fall show, Johnson Gallery, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept 21, 2008, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Harvest Gathering, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
    • July 11-13, 2008, 13th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • June 20-July 2, 2008, “The Works” with Emerging Artists of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    • May, 2008, Outdoor Art Exhibition, Madsen Studios Gallery, Edmonton, AB
    • May, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Spring Show, Salisbury Greenhouse, Edmonton. AB
    • March, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
  • 2007
    • October, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Fall show, fundraiser, Youth Emergency Shelter Society, Edmonton, AB
    • September, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, show and sale, Salisbury Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
    • July, 12th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
    • June, Outdoor Art Show, Madsen Studio, Edmonton, AB
    • April, Art exhibition during Music Festival, Festival Place, Sherwood Park, AB
    • April, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Spring Art show and Sale, Edmonton, AB
    • March, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
  • 2006
    • November, Christmas Art Show, Vegreville, AB
    • November, “Alberta Landscapes” group painting project, Vegreville, AB
    • November, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Fall Show, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
    • June, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Hole’s Greenhouse, Edmonton, AB
    • May, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Spectrum Gallery, Edmonton, AB
    • April, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Spring Art Show, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
    • April, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
  • 2005
    • December, Christmas Marketplace, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
    • November, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Fall Show, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
    • October, Fall Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
    • May, “Silence and Expressions”, Centre d’arts visuals de l’Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    • April, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Spring Art Show, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
    • March, Spring Juried Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
    • March, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
    • January, “Lent Series” Exhibition, part of a group display, Breakforth weekend, Edmonton, AB
  • 2004
    • December, Christmas Marketplace, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
    • October, Fall Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
    • September, “Creations in the Park”, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    • August, “Creations in the Park”, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
    • June, “Creations in the Park”, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Hole’s Greenhouse, Edmonton, AB
    • March, Spring Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
  • 2003
    • October, Fall Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
    • July, Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Salisbury Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
    • July, 8th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
  • 2002
    • July, 8th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
Current galleries and places showing my art Taylor Seminary, Edmonton, AB
  • Jan 11-12, 2020, “Closeup of Tangle Falls” and “Fall Colours,” selected for the 2020 Deep Freeze Festival Gallery
  • Jan 12-13, 2019, “Soaring” and “Egret Landing,” selected for the 2019 Deep Freeze Festival Gallery
  • Sept 14-16, 2018, “Singing Skies” and “Wild Lady,” selected for 2018 Kaleido Arts Festival Gallery, Edmonton
  • Jan, 2017, “Saturation II,” selected for the 2017 Deep Freeze Festival Gallery
  • Sept 12-13, 2015, “Transformation” selected for 2015 Kaleido Arts Festival Gallery, Edmonton
  • Jan 2015, "Old Train Bridge" has been selected for the 2015 Deep Freeze Festival Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • June 2014, paintings, “Millcreek Ravine” and “Old Train Bridge” accepted by jury, Dear Edmonton, Bleeding Heart Art Space, Edmonton, AB
  • Sept 2014, “Saturation,” and “Festive Windows” accepted by jury, Kaleido Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB
  • Nov, 2013, paintings "Scarred Lands, Scarred Hearts" and "Dry Land, Dry Hearts" accepted by jury, Justice#YEG, Edmonton, AB
  • Sept 2013, “Regeneration,” and “Wildflowers” accepted by jury, Kaleido Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB
  • Jan 2013, "Rocky Point" has been selected for the 2013 Deep Freeze Festival Gallery, Edmonton, AB
  • March, 2005, “Standing in the Gap” and “Crown of Thorns”, accepted by jury, Spring Juried Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
  • March, 2004, “Motherhood”, received People’s Choice Award, honorable mention at the Spring Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
  • 1993, Honorable Mention, Pastels, Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane, WA, USA
  • 1993, Honorable Mention, Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane, WA, USA

Public Collections

  • 2 “Behold, I am with You Always” Limited Edition Prints, King’s Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB

Private Collections

  • 2017 Through Present
    • “Letting Go,” commission, Ron Horst, Edmonton, AB
    • “Princess Irene Tulip,” Francine Dresner, Edmonton, AB
    • “Surfin’ Pelicans,” Gloria Schlack, Edmonton, AB
    • “Wonders of the Sea,” Janeen Marchant, Edmonton, AB
    • “Feathered Frenzy,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Hay Bales,” E. Zimmer, Edmonton, AB
    • “Deep Freeze Northern Lights,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Frosty Northern Lights III,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Festive Fields,” J. Stonelake, Edmonton, AB
    • “Love Birds,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Floral Doorway,” V. Johnson, Edmonton, AB
    • “Bloom where You Are Planted II,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Saskatchewan Fields,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Mirrors of the Morning,” L. Eriksson, Edmonton, AB
    • “North Saskatchewan River II,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Lilac doorway,” “Lilac Garden,” and  “Widow’s Mite” commissions, Jeff Anderson, Winnipeg, Manitoba
    • “Seasons” and “A Walk Through the Woods,” Kate Sorrensen, Kirkland, WA
    • “Bloom Where You are Planted III and IV,” D. Malchenko, Edmonton, AB
    • “Winter Wonderland,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Dancing Water,” Leslie Mahr, Edmonton, AB
    • “Monet’s Garden,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Joy,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Regeneration III,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Crabapple Blossoms,” Suzanne Cleaver, Edmonton, AB
    • “Dart in for a Taste” and “Blue Jay,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Satisfied, (Tiger)” J. Quinney, Edmonton, AB
    • “Bloom Where You Are Planted” Mr and Mrs. Zaborski, Edmonton, AB
    • “River of Delight II,” Erika. Ewen, Edmonton, AB
    • “Tunnel Vision,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Singing Skies,” Deep Freeze Gallery
    • “Saturation II,” Ms. B. Sohnle, Edmonton, AB
    • “Above the Falls,” Marcia Kostlyk, Edmonton, AB
    • “Light House,” D. Millman, Edmonton, AB
    • “Baby Seal,” Edmonton, AB
    • “And the Heavens Declare,” Dr and Mrs. Hayward, AB
    • Walking into the Light,” - Commission, Edmonton, AB
  • 2016
    • “Home on the Prairie,” Edmonton, AB
    • “North Saskatchewan River II,” Purchased in Edmonton- took it home to China
    • “Alpine Meadow II,” Patti, Edmonton, AB
    • “Field of Happy Thoughts,” Ms. W. Slater, Edmonton AB
    • “In the Shire” Ms A Broomfield, Edmonton, AB
    • “Wild Flowers,” Mrs. J Egert, Edmonton AB
  • 2015
    • “Wild Poppies,” Mrs. Maurice, Edmonton, AB
    • “Colors of Fall,” Mrs. Rachubinski, Edmonton, AB
  • 2014
    • “Guardian of Time.” Mr & Mrs. Coutu, Edmonton, AB
    • “Gaudi,” Mrs. Rachubinski, Edmonton, AB
    • “Black-Eyed Susans,” Mr & Mrs. Sudowski, Edmonton, AB
  • 2013
    • “Regeneration,” Edmonton, AB
    • “Around the Bend,” Edmonton, AB
    • "Song of the Morning," Keith Beinert, Edmonton, AB - commission.
  • 2012
    • "White Foam at your Feet," J. Hewitt, Spokane, Wa, USA
    • "Cross of Christ Lutheran," Edmonton, AB - commission
    • "Mini Waterfall," Edmonton, AB
    • "Skiing at Dawn," Mr. & Mrs. Fu, Edmonton, AB
    • "Twin Rivers," Ayat Rezaeifar, Edmonton, AB
    • "Rebirth of the Forest," Mr. David Watson, Edmonton, AB
    • "Blue Heron," Ms. N Jones, Stony Plain, AB
    • "Wave," Edmonton, AB
    • “Purple Asters” Nataliia Ilina, Quesnel, BC
    • “Island on Honeymoon Lake” Nataliia Ilina, Quesnel, BC
    • “Trickling Falls” Mr. Robert Garneau, Edmonton
  • 2011
    • “Yaquina Head” Mrs. Patricia Wales, Cashmere, Queensland, Australia
    • “Treasures of the Sea II,” Bordeaux, France
    • “Catch the Wave,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “Coral Reef IV,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “Peaceful,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “Mushroom Magic,” Mrs. Rachubinski, Edmonton, AB
    • “Mossy Falls,” Mrs. Seargeant, Edmonton, AB
    • “Mountain Glory II,” Mr. J. Fowlis, Calgary, AB
    • “The Road Less Traveled,” Calgary, AB
    • “Yaquina Head II,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “Fairy Falls,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “Tunnel Vision II,” Calgary, AB
    • “Shooting Stars,” Mr. M Wilson, Edmonton, AB
    • “Wild Beauty,” Mrs. L. Fu, Edmonton, AB
    • “Spiritual Friends,” Mr. & Mrs. B. Dean, Edmonton, AB, Commission
    • 3 mini paintings, T Brooks, Edmonton, AB
    • “Dancing Starfish,” Calgary, AB
    • “Stretching,” Calgary, AB
    • “Autumn Reflections on Millcreek Ravine”, Edmonton, AB
    • “Never Ending Mercy,” Mrs. Rachubinski, Edmonton, AB
    • “Yaquina Head III,” T Brooks, Edmonton, AB, Commission
    • “Yaquina Head IV,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB, Commission
    • “Yaquina Head V,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “Yaquina Head VI,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “Yaquina Head VII,” Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “Water Lilies,” H Seargeant, Edmonton, AB, Commission
  • 2010
    • “A Window on the World,” Mr. and Mrs. Wong, Edmonton, AB
    • “A River of Delight,” Mr. and Mrs. Hareuther, Ontario
    • “In the Cleft of the Rock,” Mrs. H. Lavender, Sherwood Park, AB
    • “A Window in Time,” Mr. & Mrs. B. Dean, Edmonton, AB
    • “Treasures of the Sea,’” Mr. T. Peacock, Edmonton, AB
    • “Ghost River,” Mr. P. Harris, Calgary, AB
    • “Coral Reef 2,”, Carnoux en Provence, France
    • “Sweet Wonder,” Mr. G Macdonald, Edmonton, AB
    • “Light My Way,” Mr. and Mrs. Westerhoud, Wetaskiwin, AB
  • 2009
    • “Empty Nest,” Heather and Doug Seargeant, Edmonton, AB
    • “Resurrection III,” Rosemary & Robert Litchell, Edmonton, AB
    • “The Journey,” Mr. and Mrs. Wong, for the Urban Sanctuary, Edmonton, AB
    • “Sunshine” commissioned work, Miss Brooks, Edmonton, AB
  • 2008
    • “Steadfast III,” Mr. and Mrs. Wong, Alberta
    • “Standing in the Gap,” Mrs. Maurice, Edmonton, AB
    • “Sketch of Honeymoon Lake,” Edmonton, AB
    • “All Who Are Thirsty,” Mrs. E Nelson, Wetaskawin, AB
  • 2007
    • “Clinging to the Rock,” Mr. & Mrs. Martins, Alberta
    • “Motherhood,” and “ Pigeon, Lake,” Miss Brooks, Alberta
    • “Waterfall at Wallowa Lake,” and “Uncovered Beauty,” Rev. & Mrs. Hewitt, Washington, USA
    • “No Worries,” Mrs. McCloskey, Alberta
    • “Crystal Morning,” Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, British Columbia
    • “Playing in the Sunset II,” Alberta
    • “Millcreek Ravine,” Mrs. Denning, Montana, USA
    • “Azalea,” and “Peace,” Mrs. Dootson, Alberta
    • “Psalm 23,” Rev. and Mrs. Steinke, Ontario
    • “Coral Reef I,” Robinson-Goa, Alberta
    • “In the Pine,” Gallery sale, Alberta
    • “Mountain Glory,” Gallery sale, Alberta
    • “Idyllic,” Gallery sale, Alberta
  • 2005
    • “Alberta Rockies,” Mr. & Mrs. Josephson, Alberta
    • “Resurrection,” Mr. & Mrs. Neamtu, Alberta
    • “Little Things,” Ms. Giselle, Alberta
  • 2004
    • “Prayer Garden,” Mr and Mrs. Doell, Alberta
    • “Waterfront, Covenant Bay Bible Camp,” Mr. and Mrs. Leeuw, Alberta
    • “Quiet Day,” Mr. & Mrs. Friday, Oregon, USA
    • “Rainy Day Sunshine,” Mrs. P. Drew, Washington, USA
  • 2003
    • “Elk in Jasper,” Deborah Amelon, Studio City, California, USA
    • “Lake Louise,” Mrs. Joan, Edmonton, Alberta
    • “Winter Wonders of Mill Creek Ravine II,” Mr. and Mrs. Friesen, Saskatchewan
    • “Enjoying the Sun,” Mr. & Mrs. Josephson, Alberta
  • 2002
    • “Behold, I am With You Always,” Miss Brinson, Alberta
    • “Iris,” Mr. & Mrs. Hewitt, Washington, USA
    • “Singing,” Alberta
    • “Yellow Rose,” Alberta
  • 2001
    • “Winter Sunbursts,” Mrs. Denning, Montana, USA
    • “Hidden Treasures,” Saskatchewan

Volunteer, Service

  • Teaching "Painting Prayers" at Breakforth in Edmonton, AB, January 26, 2013
  • Teaching “Painting Prayers” at Breakforth in Edmonton, AB, January 28, 2012
  • March 2007 to March 2010, President of Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
  • Sept 2004 to March 2007, Vice-President of Emerging Artists Society of Alberta , Edmonton, AB
  • Face painting for various children and family events in the community

Donations

  • 2013, “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” Urban Sanctuary Gala Fundraiser, Edmonton, AB
  • 2012, "Deeply Rooted," "Trinity,"  The Pruning, " and "Be Fruitful" for Urban Sanctuary Gala Fundraiser, Edmonton, AB
  • 2009, “Kananaskis” to Laugh for Life Gala Auction, Edmonton, AB
  • 2008, painted two Carrousel horses for auction for Youth Emergency Shelter Society
  • 2007, “Misty Morning”, for silent auction, Youth Emergency Shelter Society, Edmonton, AB
  • 2006, “Johnston Canyon, Upper Falls” part of ‘Alberta Landscapes’ group project, fundraiser for Emerging Artists Society of Alberta “ The Bell,” fundraiser auction, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2005, “ The Bell,” fundraiser auction, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, Alberta
  • August, 2004, “75th Anniversary Covenant Bay Bible Camp,” Exhibition and Fundraiser (30% of sales), Covenant Bay Bible Camp, Pigeon Lake, AB
  • 2004, “Resurrection II,” “A Little Sunshine,” and “Trees” for fundraising event for a women’s shelter and other projects through the Triennial Covenant Women Retreat, Portland, OR, USA
  • 2015
    • June 21-23, Art Vocabulary of the Soul Retreat, King's Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB
    • May 30, Watercolor Workshop for beginners, Edmonton, AB
  • 2014
    • Oct 17-19, Art Vocabulary of the Soul Retreat, King's Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB
    • Sept 13-14, Kaleido Arts Festival, Papermaking workshop, Edmonton, AB
    • May 9-11, Art Vocabulary of the Soul Retreat, King's Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB
    • Jan 15-Feb 19, weekly classes: Joy of Watercolor, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 20-Mar 24, weekly classes in Mixed Media, Edmonton, AB
  • 2013
    • Sept 11 – Nov 27, 2 - 6 week watercolor classes, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept 12-15, Kaleido Arts Festival, Papermaking workshop, Edmonton, AB
    • June 15, Papermaking Workshop, Edmonton, AB
    • July 1, Canada Festival, Papermaking Workshop, Sherwood Park, AB
    • June 21-23, Art Vocabulary of the Soul Retreat, King's Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB
    • June 5 - July 17 weekly classes: Plein Air Painting, Edmonton. AB
    • April 6, Flowers in Watercolor, workshop, Paint Spot, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 23-Mar 13, weekly classes: Joy of Watercolor, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 21-Mar 18, weekly classes in Mixed Media, Edmonton, AB
  • 2012
    • Sept 8-9, Kaleido Arts Festival, Papermaking workshop, Edmonton, AB
    • July 10, Papermaking Workshop, Red Road Healing Society, Edmonton, AB
    • July 1, Papermaking Workshop, Canada Festival, Sherwood Park, AB
    • April 27-28, Art: Vocabulary of the Soul Retreat, Urban Sanctuary, Edmonton, AB
    • Mar 17, 2012 Papermaking Workshop, Paint Spot, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 28, 2012 Breakforth Conference, workshop leader: Painting Prayers
  • 2011
    • Dec 31, 2011, Papermaking workshop, Strathcona County New year’s Eve celebration
    • Sept 24, OnWORD Conference, Sessional Spreaker: An Artist’s Reflections, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept 10-11, Kaleido Arts Festival, Papermaking workshop, Edmonton, AB
    • April 6 –May 25, 2011 Painting Scenes of water with Watercolor, Edmonton
  • 2010
    • Sept-October, Watercolor “painting water”, Edmonton
    • Sept 11-12, Kaleido Arts Festival, Papermaking workshop, Edmonton, AB
    • June 5, Sketching and Eye Training Workshop, Edmonton, AB
    • April, Earth Day, Papermaking demonstration, teaching, Edmonton, AB
    • April 10, 2010, Papermaking Workshop, Paintspot, Edmonton, AB
    • Apr 6 – May 11, Watercolor classes, Leduc Art Group, Leduc, AB
    • March 4 - April 28,weekly Watercolour classes, Edmonton, AB
    • Feb 2 – March 23, Color Pencil classes, Leduc Art Group, Leduc, AB
  • 2009
    • Oct- Nov, 2009, Abstract Art Classes, Leduc Art Group, Leduc, AB
    • Oct-Nov, 2009, Drawing with variety of mediums with children, Paintspot, Edmonton, AB
    • Various classes and workshops with Argyll Homeschool Centre, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept-Oct, 2009, Drawing Classes, Leduc Art Group, Leduc, AB
    • Sept 28, Kaleido Arts Festival, Papermaking workshop, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept 19 Earth Day, Papermaking demonstration, teaching, Edmonton, AB
    • Feb-Mar, 2009, weekly Watercolour class, Military Garrison, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan-Feb, 2009 weekly drawing class, Military Garrison, Edmonton, AB
    • Jan 10, 2009 “God is My Refuge Retreat,” Urban Sanctuary, Edmonton, AB
  • 2008
    • Nov 21-23,2008 “Art, Vocabulary for the Soul,” three day retreat, Urban Sanctuary, Edmonton, AB
    • Nov 1, 2008, Papermaking Workshop with Adults, The Paint Spot, Edmonton, AB
    • Oct 25, 2008, Guided Retreat, Urban Sanctuary, Edmonton, AB
    • Oct-Nov, 2008 various Watercolour, Drawing and Papermaking workshop days with Argyll Homeschool Centre, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept 27, 2008 Papermaking workshop, Kaleido Family Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept-Dec, weekly Colour Pencil classes, Edmonton, AB
    • Sept-Oct, weekly Watercolour class, Edmonton, AB
    • Aug 24, 2008, Papermaking Workshop with Adults, Avonmore Community Hall, Edmonton, AB
    • July 18-20, 2008, “Art, the vocabulary of the Soul”, Seminar, King’s Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB
    • April, two 2 hour Papermaking workshops, Argyll Homeschool Centre, Edmonton, AB
    • April, 2 hour Watercolor Workshop with primary grades, Argyll Homeschool Centre, Edmonton, AB
    • April, 4 hour Watercolor Workshop with grades 4-8, Argyll Homeschool Centre, Edmonton, AB
    • April, 5 hour Papermaking Workshop with adults, Paint Spot, Edmonton, AB
    • February-March, weekly Watercolor Classes, Edmonton, AB
  • 2007
    • September, Papermaking Workshop youth-adult, Avonmore Community Hall, Edmonton, AB
    • September, Papermaking Workshop with adults, Paintspot, Edmonton, AB
    • February-April, weekly Watercolor Classes, Edmonton, AB
  • 2006
    • June, Papermaking Workshop with adults, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
  • 2005
    • October, Papermaking Workshop with adults, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
  • 1999
    • 8 week children’s drawing classes, Edmonton, AB
  • 1995-1997
    • Various weekly Drawing and art classes for children, Chicago, IL, USA
    • 5 week watercolor class for adults, Oak Lawn, IL, USA

Articles

  • Spring/Summer 2013, Conversations: Streams of Living Water, "Out of the Believer's Heart," pg. 8.
  • Jan 26, 2012 Edmonton Journal, “Painting Meets Prayer as Christian Gathering Continues to Thrive.”
  • Nov/Dec 2009 Edmonton’s Living Light News “Picturing God’s Love”
  • Centered Journal: May/June 2009 Volume 1 Issue 8 “Resurection III”, Cover and pp 44-45.
  • Centered Journal: July/Aug 2008, Volume 1 Issue 3 “How Deeply are you Rooted?”, Cover and pp 43-45.

Cover

  • Centered Journal: June 2010 Volume 2 Issue 4, Discerning a Deeper Sense of Call, Cover .
  • Centered Journal: April 2010 Volume 2 Issue 3, Conquering the Flesh, Cover .
  • Centered Journal: January 2010 Volume 2 Issue 2, Strenthening Spiritual Relationships, Cover .
  • Centered Journal: September 2009 Volume 2 Issue 1 Developing the Spiritual Life, Cover. (reissue, redesign)
  • Centered Journal: September 2009 Volume 2 Issue 1 Developing the Spiritual Life, Cover.

Books

  • God is My Refuge: devotional and study guide, 2006-2011

BFA

  • December,1987, Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in drawing and painting, minor in Norwegian, Pacific Lutheran, University, Tacoma, WA, USA

Continuing Education

  • June, 2011 Website Development course, Metro Continuing Education classes
  • January 2010, SmArtist Telesummit Conference
  • June 2009, Tom Lynch “Path of Light” Watercolour Workshop, Edmonton Alberta
  • January 2009, SmArtist Telesummit Conference
  • June 26, 2008, “Think like an Artist” and “Painting Skies, Clouds and Sunsets” Watercolor workshops with Tom Lynch, Paintspot, Edmonton, AB
  • July 2005 How Great Thou Art, Painting retreat, King’s Fold Retreat and Renewal Centre, Cochrane, AB
  • 1990, Watercolor Workshop, Chicago, IL, USA
  • Fall 1985-Spring 1986, Numedal Folkehogskole for the study of Folk Arts and Norwegian, Rollag, Norway