Abigail began painting in earnest when she hit her head more than 10 years ago, discovering that art remained one of the few disciplines accessible to her. 6 years later, she decided to leave the city beside and live closer to the landscapes that inspire her. At this time, she began participating in local exhibitions and was delighted to discover that other people shared her love of the subjects she painted, and specifically her representations of her local cliffs, forests and lakes. For Abigail, painting is a natural expression of her love affair with nature. She prescribes to the philosophy of 1 art class per every thousand hours of painting, so you are more likely to find Abigail in the woods painting than showing off a formal pedigree. For her, open eyes, a keen sense of observation and Mother Nature herself are the greatest teachers. And when it comes time to take a course, she is ripe as a sponge for learning. When she is not painting, you might find her skiing, writing poetry, teaching first aid, giving love advice and of course, exploring! 

I paint to capture the beauty in what I see in the world around me, and by painting, I learn to see the world with more beauty. My journey as an artist has taught me to see beauty in the little details. I hope one day to capture the exact feeling I have when I see a ray of sun hitting a distant cedar and turning it golden, framed by a dark and moody sky. Perhaps after viewing my work, you might go into your own backyard and see it differently. The eyes of observation can be passed on to anyone, and maybe I can share that gift with you. You will find that with time you become the one to spot that distant woodpecker up in the tree. Recently I have begun painting mainly from life, and so travel around with my little pack of watercolour. I find that the more I switch between medium the stronger I get when I return, so I like to alternate between watercolour and acrylic.